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A must-read guide for K-12 teachers seeking to instill the values of critical and independent thinking in their students In Never Stop Asking: Teaching Students to be Better Critical Thinkers, veteran educator Dr. Nathan D. Lang-Raad delivers an insightful discussion of how human brains like to take shortcuts that can lead to illogical thinking, cognitive biases, and fallacies that can hinder critical thinking. The author demonstrates how to defend yourself and your students against these shortcuts, which are made even more tempting in the digital age, and presents strategies to consistently and explicitly support critical thinking in your classroom. You'll discover the logic and science underlying critical thinking and how it leads to better outcomes, as well as how to acknowledge and embrace digital technologies in your classroom--without falling victim to its drawbacks and pitfalls. An engaging and important book for K-12 teachers and instructional coaches, Never Stop Asking is also an ideal resource for use in teacher training programs in need of the practical wisdom and easy-to-implement strategies found inside. It's an essential text in an age where thoughtfulness and deep understanding are at a premium. Dr. Nathan Lang-Raad clearly has the background, research, and experience to detail why our modern education system was never designed to create critical thinkers. Never Stop Asking is a must-read book for educators to ensure students today will be the skilled thinkers of tomorrow. --BARBARA BRAY, Podcast Host, Speaker, Author, Story Weaver Essential reading for any educator wishing to elevate their understanding of critical thinking in the classroom. Nathan Lang-Raad draws from years of experience, elegantly breaking down powerful learning concepts in a unique and clear-sighted way. His ideas and methods come together to form an accessible, rational, and important guide for twenty-first century teaching--a crucial companion piece for the spirited educator. --MISBAH GEDAL, Head of Engagement at Wakelet