Critical thinking
Students learn to question assumptions, examine evidence and consider different perspectives. They practise forming their own judgments and changing their minds when they encounter new information or better reasons.
Students start the school day with Newsling: reading, questioning, discussing and reflecting on something happening in the world, guided by their teacher.
Three learning cohorts
Why this matters, how it works in the classroom, what the first results show and who is behind Newsling.
Grade 5 students using Newsling scored higher in critical thinking and kindness than students in other classes at the same school. Both differences were statistically significant.
Explore the resultsStudy conducted by the
Department of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences, Ashoka University
at R.N. Podar School, Mumbai
The world is loud. A classroom can be a space to slow down, make sense of it, and ask better questions.
No individual devices
No student accounts
No student data
No videos
No ads or feeds
Students learn to question assumptions, examine evidence and consider different perspectives. They practise forming their own judgments and changing their minds when they encounter new information or better reasons.
Students learn to recognise other people's feelings, needs and perspectives. They practise listening with care, considering how their words and actions affect others, and disagreeing respectfully without giving up their own views.
of students would recommend Newsling to another school
say it helps them understand what is happening
enjoy the Newsling experience in the classroom
184 Grade 6 students at R.N. Podar School · Survey conducted by Newsling
“Starting the day with 20 minutes of Newsling gives every child the same opportunity to read, think, speak and write, and to bring their curiosity and ideas without needing an individual device. Our teachers enjoy Newsling as much as our students.”
Avnita Bir
Director-Principal
R.N. Podar School, Mumbai
Newsling brings together people who understand how children learn, how classrooms work and how information earns trust.
Leaders and practitioners across education, psychology, neuroscience, journalism, technology and child safety help shape Newsling's approach.
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