Alliance for Decision Education

Welcome Richard Hsu to our Ambassador Council! We’re grateful for the perspective and expertise he brings to the council as a retired lawyer and the host and producer of a two-time award-winning podcast, “Hsu Untied.” Richard supports the Alliance because, “As a former lawyer who spent his career advising clients on managing legal and business risks, I firmly believe it is never too early to teach—and learn—the skill of making decisions amidst risk and uncertainty.” https://lnkd.in/eytwPPKx

We’re honored to have Jay Van Bavel, PhD join our Ambassador Council! He brings a wealth of knowledge to our council as a Professor of Psychology & Neural Science and an affiliate at the Stern School of Business in Management and Organizations at New York University. Jay believes Decision Education benefits students’ future, saying, “I think a good education in the science and art of decision-making is absolutely essential to prepare the next generation to flourish as individuals and maintain a peaceful and vibrant society.” https://lnkd.in/evFJ46bp

Making decisions as a family can be a great opportunity for exploring Decision Education concepts and tools at home. But what if your family doesn’t have a significant decision looming on the horizon—can you still work on improving decision-making together? Our answer is yes! Learn more about how everyday decisions can be opportunities for supporting kids to be better decision makers. https://lnkd.in/eGkv8nfA

If you've got some down time this holiday season, consider checking out one (or more!) of the books that made the list of Behavioral Scientist’s Notable Books of 2024! Let us know which you hope to read or have already paged through. https://lnkd.in/eRnGW6Sy

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Sarah McGrew to our Education Advisory Council! As an Assistant Professor in the Department of Teaching and Learning, Policy and Leadership in the University of Maryland College of Education we’re excited to have her join our council and inform our work. Sarah explains the urgent need for Decision Education, saying, “In today's information environment, students need to be able to make efficient, effective decisions about what to trust in order to find high-quality information that they use to inform their choices and actions.” https://lnkd.in/eBZjmqrm

What’s superforecasting, and how does being a better forecaster make you a better decision maker? Check out this collection of videos and podcasts curated by Alliance organizational partner Good Judgment Inc that give a deep dive into the science behind Superforecasting, and how it has been used to inform everything from business strategies to global challenges. https://lnkd.in/ePcEcVfj

We’re thrilled to welcome four new members to our Education Advisory Council, Ambassador Council, and Workforce Council! Council members help inform our work, providing their perspective and expertise to propel the movement to bring Decision Education to classrooms.  Stay tuned as we highlight Dr. Sarah McGrew, Jay Van Bavel, PhD Richard Hsu, and Adele Langton in the coming weeks. We look forward to collaborating with all of them to raise awareness about the need for Decision Education!

Deals aren’t the only thing to look out for as you search for gifts this holiday season! Cognitive biases can affect our decision-making when it comes to holiday shopping. Our staff share their tips to help you avoid these thinking traps and make better decisions as you shop.

We were delighted to read this Education Week article about a course on digital civic inquiry being taught to 8th grade students in Washington, D.C.! In our digital age, it’s crucial for students to learn and practice Decision Education skills, such as evaluating information and sources. We’re grateful to have Sarah McGrew, who helped create the course, on the Alliance Education Advisory Council! Explaining the need for coursework like this, Sarah told us, “This work is important to me because it will help us understand possibilities for embedding lessons on how to decide what to trust online within a larger process of civic inquiry. Students need to be prepared to learn about, discuss, and take action on social issues, and there is decision-making involved in each stage of that process.” Check out the whole article to learn more about the skills students in D.C. are learning to help them critically analyze information online! https://lnkd.in/eBSxEDXn

Are you passionate about relationship management, project coordination, or event planning? Apply to our Public Policy and Partnerships (Senior) Associate position! We’re looking for a candidate to drive engagement with current and prospective members of the Alliance Councils, as well as other networks and external partners. If you or someone you know sounds like a good fit for this role, visit our website to learn more! https://lnkd.in/giv8ets6