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WHO WE ARE<\/p>\n

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We Did Not Build a Test Prep Company. We Built The Blueprint.<\/h1>\n

The Critical Thinking Child is a full-service learning company serving families from PreK through 12th grade \u2014 built on 15 years of proven results, expert academic coaches, and a methodology that develops the one skill that matters most: how to think. Virtual tutoring available for K\u201312 students nationwide. PreK Programming \u2014 In Person.<\/em><\/p>\n

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OUR ORIGIN<\/p>\n

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It Started With a Rejection \u2013 and a Mother Who Refused to Accept It<\/h2>\n

I could not believe it. My 4-year-old son was denied entry to our district’s top kindergarten program. As I stared at that letter, disbelief turning into tears, I realized I had been blindsided by a system I thought I understood. Like countless parents, I had done what was supposed to be enough \u2014 bedtime stories, counting games, museum visits, and so much more.<\/p>\n

That day I learned that the rules of education had changed. Suddenly, preschoolers were expected to test into good schools, competing for a future their parents did not even know was at stake. That rejection letter could have been the end. Instead, it became our beginning.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have been teaching our children what to think \u2013 when we should be teaching them how to think.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

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I set out on a cross-country journey to unlock the secrets of early childhood development. From Washington to New York to California, I sought out leading experts in neuroscience, child psychology, and educational theory. The revelation was stunning in its simplicity: during those precious early years, a child\u2019s brain craves not facts and figures \u2013 but the neural pathways that enable critical thinking. The foundation for all future learning.<\/p>\n

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I returned to Chicago and began my work on the benches of Tuley Park and academic boot camps on college campuses. Armed with nothing more than a few flyers, I offered a different approach. While others focused on memorization and drills, we taught children to decode, analyze, and think critically. Word spread. Parents drove for hours, crossing socioeconomic boundaries, seeking something they sensed was missing in traditional education. A Chicago Tribune<\/a> feature became our tipping point \u2013 and what began on a park bench grew into a company. \u00a0In 2013 we rebranded from Minds Eye Chicago to The Critical Thinking Child \u2014 a name that speaks directly to every parent who knows their child is capable of more.<\/p>\n

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OUR FOUNDER<\/p>\n

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Lemi-Ola Erinkitola<\/h2>\n

Founder & CEO, The Critical Thinking Child<\/p>\n

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Lemi-Ola Erinkitola is an award-winning educator, acclaimed children’s author, and founder of The Critical Thinking Child. What began as a rejection letter grew into boot camps on park benches and college campuses \u2014 and has since grown into a virtual learning company serving over 30,000 families nationwide, empowering students from PreK through high school with the critical thinking skills that open doors to the most competitive schools in the country. With 15 years of tutoring experience and over a decade serving families as The Critical Thinking Child, Erinkitola remains committed to making high-quality, critical thinking-centered tutoring accessible to every student.<\/p>\n

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  • \u00a0 Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Alumni (2024)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 Global Forum for Education and Learning (GFEL) Educator of the Year (2020)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 Stanford University\u2019s NSSA Tutoring Badge \u2014 evidence-based tutoring program design excellence (2025\u20132028)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 President Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteer Services (2016)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 Co-Chair, NIST\/NICE K-12 Cybersecurity Community of Interest (2023\u20132026)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 Kapor Foundation AI Literacy Grant Recipient \u2014 responsible AI Guidelines for K-12 students (2025)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 National Children’s Reading Foundation Flagship Award (2019)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 Hello Alice Business for All Emergency Grant (2020)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 Global Forum for Education and Learning (GFEL) Educator of the Year (2020)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 Google Apps for K-12 Education Summit Demo Slam Winner (2016)<\/li>\n
  • \u00a0 M.S., Rush University Chicago | B.S., University of Illinois | Critical Thinking Certificate, University of Edinburgh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Tutor Lemi Erinkitola started a tutoring company for kids as young as 3, preparing children, mostly on the South Side, for CPS\u2019 admissions tests. She said that when she went through the process with her own three children, she found few resources.<\/p>\n

    \u201cI\u2019m just one mother who wanted to do something because there was nothing out there,\u201d Erinkitola said. \u201cI looked outside of Illinois and looked at other gifted programs. They were more transparent in terms of what they wanted kids to be prepared for, and I deduced that Illinois can\u2019t be that different.\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

    Chicago Tribune -Cramming for Kindergarten 2011\u00a0<\/p>\n

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    Erinkitola’s\u00a0 roadmap is still what we offer every family today \u2013 built on the same proven methodology, now powered by AI.<\/p>\n

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    WHAT WE DO<\/p>\n

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    From One Founder to a Full Team \u2013 Built to Serve Your Family<\/h2>\n

    Today CTC is more than one person. We are a team of dedicated tutors, academic coaches, and learning specialists serving families virtually across the country and globally. Every engagement begins the same way \u2013 with an assessment.<\/p>\n

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    1:1 Virtual Tutoring<\/h4>\n

    K-12 personalized sessions with a\u00a0 CTC expert tutor. Nationwide via Zoom. Every family starts with an assessment so we know exactly where to begin. PreK Programming \u2014 In Person.\u00a0<\/em> Ask us about our PreK enrichment offerings<\/em><\/p>\n

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    Group Test Prep Courses<\/h4>\n

    Live virtual group courses for Gifted, HSPT, PreAct 9 Secure,\u00a0 Enhanced ACT, PSAT\/SAT, and more. Small groups led by expert tutors with the CTC AI Study Coach (“Ask Ms. Lemi”) available 24\/7 between every session.<\/p>\n

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    School & Organization Programs<\/h4>\n

    Afterschool\/OST programs, High Impact Tutoring, and ERG workshops for companies and organizations. We bring the CTC methodology to your community.<\/p>\n

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    Every family starts with an assessment.<\/h4>\n

    We identify the gaps, build the plan, and assign the right tutor. No guesswork.<\/p>\n

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    PROOF OF WHAT IS POSSIBLE<\/p>\n

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    She Built It for Her Son. Then She Proved It With Her Daughters.<\/h2>\n

    The same critical thinking methodology that started on a park bench in Tuley Park ultimately shaped two young women who made history at one of Chicago\u2019s most competitive high schools \u2013 each accepted to over 30 elite colleges and universities, with SAT scores placing them in the 96th percentile nationally.<\/p>\n

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    Tia Smith<\/h4>\n

    Co-Valedictorian, Lindblom Math and Science Academy. 4.0 GPA. Accepted to over 30 elite colleges and universities. Attended Duke University and Yale University.<\/p>\n

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    Tyra Smith<\/h4>\n

    Co-Valedictorian, Lindblom Math and Science Academy. 4.0 GPA. Accepted to over 30 elite colleges and universities. Attended Northwestern University.<\/p>\n

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    Read Their Full Story <\/strong>\u2192<\/p>\n

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    OUR MISSION<\/p>\n

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    Turning Cloudy Dreams Into Clear Futures. One Critical Thinker at a Time.<\/h2>\n

    Today, The Critical Thinking Child stands as more than a name \u2013 it is a proven methodology that transforms young minds. Our reach now extends globally \u2013 supporting families across Africa, Singapore, Canada, India, and beyond But our mission has never changed: to be the first and most crucial stop for parents embarking on their child\u2019s educational journey.<\/p>\n

    In a world where AI is reshaping education and the workplace evolves at lightning speed, critical thinking has never been more valuable. Whether a child dreams of becoming a scientist, a CEO, or a star athlete \u2013 what matters is their ability to think critically, adapt quickly, and solve problems creatively.<\/p>\n

    We are not just doing test preparation. We are helping children achieve their goals from PreK all the way through high school. Every child who develops critical thinking skills becomes a beacon of hope for a future that demands problem-solvers and creative thinkers.<\/p>\n

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    15<\/h4>\n

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    Years preparing families for competitive school admissions nationwide<\/p>\n

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    30,000+<\/h4>\n

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    Families served across the country and globally<\/p>\n

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    $50M+<\/h4>\n

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    In college scholarships earned by CTC students<\/p>\n

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    We have built more than an educational service \u2014 we have created the blueprint that modern parents desperately need. Whether through personalized coaching, interactive online platforms, or AI-powered tools, we equip parents to be their child’s first and most important teacher.<\/p>\n

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    WHAT’S NEXT FOR CTC<\/p>\n

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    15 Years of Results. Now Powered by AI.<\/h2>\n

    For 15 years CTC has been building critical thinkers one session at a time. Now we have added a dimension that sets us apart \u2014 the CTC AI Study Coach. Built on our proven methodology, designed with student safety at the center, and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n

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    CTC AI Study Coach<\/h4>\n

    Available to test prep students in grades 5 through 12. Between every live session, the CTC AI Study Coach adapts to each student’s weak areas, generates personalized practice questions, and explains concepts at their pace \u2013 24\/7. Think of it as their personal AI study buddy that never sleeps.<\/p>\n

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    Built Safe. Built Responsible.<\/h4>\n

    Our AI platform is restricted to academic content only. Students interact within a verified question bank \u2013 never exposed to off-topic or inappropriate content. Developed under the leadership of a NIST\/NICE K-12 Cybersecurity Co-Chair and supported by the Kapor Foundation AI Literacy Grant.<\/p>\n

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    Ready to Work With Us?<\/h2>\n

    Whether you are a parent, a school, a nonprofit, or a corporate partner \u2013 we would love to connect. Let’s talk about what CTC can do for your community.<\/p>\n

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