Schools

First Place Win for Elm Place Students at International Competition

Middle schoolers partnered with Jordanian students to form Operation Tefkiir, which stands for "think" in Arabic, reported the Highland Park News.

Founded by Dr. E. Paul Torrance, Future Problem Solving Program International (FPSPI) stimulates critical and creative thinking skills, encourages students to develop a vision for the future, and prepares students for leadership roles, according to its website. The international competition includes thousands of students from all over the world.


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