It is absolutely necessary for students to assimilate information and make the right decisions based on critical thinking. (Para.11)
Meaning: It is very necessary for students to understand and take in information. Besides, students should examine and judge information carefully and then make the right decisions.
assimilate: v. understand and take in; (cause to) become part of
You have to assimilate the facts, not just remember them. 你得消化事实，而不只是记住事实。
His family found it hard to assimilate into the local community after they moved to the city. 他家人移居到这座城市之后觉得很难融入当地社区之中。