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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · 3d

Registration is now open for 2026 CoT Summit!
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For groups of 5 or more please contact Project Zero to complete your registration at [email protected]

Please note, we expect the Summit to fill before the official close of registration. Register early to reserve your spot.

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · 6d

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · 6d

We are thrilled to partner w Project Zero, the California Teacher Development Collaborative & our host Del Mar Union School District for our 2nd Annual Cultures of Thinking Summit. If you haven't already, add your name to our mailing list. Registration opens in the next few days. lnkd.in/giZAwMY5

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · 15d

We have been gearing up for the CoT Summit 2026. We have curated an exciting set of experiences to engage our community & deepen our understanding of what it means to create a culture of thinking in today's world. Registration opens soon! Join the mailing list learn more at www.cot-summit.org

Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Aug 23

We're gearing up for the CoT Summit in Jan! Registration will open in Sept. Register your interest to be notified when registration opens. We have worked hard to keep the conference affordable: $750 for 3 days, $100 discounts for groups. Optional observation day $375.

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Cultures of Thinking Summit: 2026

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Aug 11

great to get a shout out from the the new superintendent of SFPS and very exciting to broaden the work we have been doing with SFPS to build cultures of thinking and make thinking visible.

www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_n...

Q&A: Santa Fe Public Schools Superintendent Christine Griffin

New Santa Fe schools superintendent discusses her experience so far, her plans and how technology is reshaping education.

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Aug 6

Our world premiere of six new videos at #Wisit25 was a huge success. Videos are now live on our YouTube channel – thepower ofmakingthinkingvisible.

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Jul 24

We're release 12 new videos highlighting how teachers use thinking routines to build a culture of thinking. Subscribe to our channel to stay up to date. In this video Sairy Pickering uses the Story Routine to help her students analyze gender stereotyping in advertising.

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Story Routine GR12 English

YouTube video by The Power of Making Thinking Visible

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Jul 12

Thinking routines w 2nd graders? In PE? Yes! This reel features Ross Cameron of Washington International School engaging his students in systems thinking using the Parts-People-Interactions routine. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and notified when full video released

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Highlight Reel of PPI in 2nd grade PE

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Jul 7

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Jul 7

Yes, you can do thinking routines with young children! This highlight reel features Georgina A. using Think-Puzzle-Explore with 5 yr olds. The full video will come out in August. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to be notified of the new releases. @thepowerofmakingthinkingvisible/videos

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Jul 5

We have some amazing new videos from Washington DC area teachers that we will be releasing in August. Here is a preview. See how 4 year olds can be supported in giving peer feedback. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified with the full videos are released: www.youtube.com/thepowerofma...

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Jul 3

See the full video at www.youtube.com/thepowerofma...

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Jun 24

Australian Educators! Join me for a 2 day workshop on Cultures of Thinking 8&9 September in Queensland.

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Jun 24

We launched #PZC2025 with the world premiere of a new video. This is the first of a series from classrooms in the DC area who have worked with PZ ideas youtu.be/yIkCgetquBs

Subscribe to The PMTV channel to be notified of upcoming releases. Thanks for inspiring us Dr. Gerald D. Smith Jr.

Parts-Purposes-Complexities 8th Grade English

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · May 28

Interested in learning more about the Cultures of Thinking Summit 2026? Click here to read more about the event and register your interest.
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Cultures of Thinking Summit: 2026

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · May 17

If 47 wants Walmart to eat the tariffs because they made Billions, then why aren't we just taxing Walmart? Tariffs are just VAT at the federal level that consumers pay

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · May 17

Very excited to announce the dates for our Second Cultures of Thinking Summit in Del Mar, California on Jan 30 & 31. Save the dates!!

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · May 7

Guest blog by Nevada Benton
www.ronritchhart.com/blog/creating-a-culture-of-thinking-for-teachers-what-makes-a-book-study-successful

Creating a Culture of Thinking for Teachers: What Makes a Book Study Successful? — Ron Ritchhart

One of the most powerful ways to support meaningful professional growth is through collaborative learning experiences, where educators have the opportunity to learn from each other's expertise. How mi...

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Apr 27

It was so inspiring to listen to the Del Mar CoT fellows share their learnings after their year long deep dive into the CoT Mindsets. Looking for these stories of learning to be posted soon at www.cultures-of-thinking.org/cultures-of-...

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Mar 29

Great day doing teacher learning labs in @powayusd. We used word-phrase-sentence to dig into MLK's Letter from Birmingham Jail and the combined it with Connect-Extend-Challenge in an AP social studies class

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Mar 23

Even you can commit felonies!!

Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Mar 23

Rest up!!
Cognitive Science Says the 10-Minute Rule Is a (Literally) Effortless Way to Learn Faster, Improve Recall, and Boost Memory

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Mar 10

www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/02/24/d...

Del Mar Union School District hosts inaugural ‘Leading a Culture of Thinking Summit’

The Del Mar Union School District (DMUSD) recently hosted the first-ever Leading a Culture of Thinking Summit from Feb. 1 – 3 at Pacific Sky School. This groundbreaking event brought together…

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Ron Ritchhart @ronritchhart.bsky.social · Feb 12

Great blog capturing the ideas about "Challenge" at the First #culturesofthinking summit in Del Mar. Written by Elizabeth Dean. villageschoolnova.blog/2025/02/10/l...

Learning Occurs at the Point of Challenge

At the heart of all passionate educators is a deep desire to see young people succeed. As an educator (and a parent), I can relate. Watching a student’s eyes light up after a newly found realizatio…

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