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PLATO (Philosophy Learning & Teaching Organization) is dedicated to supporting and advancing philosophy for young people.
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Join us tomorrow for a free roundtable on The Ethics of Neutrality Statements, facilitated by Jane Shay, a 5th grade teacher and Lead Middle School Debate Coach at Evergreen School in Shoreline, WA. www.plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky #roundtable #ethics #neutrality #education #p4c

No notes. 😁 (From one of our students) #philsky #philosophyforchildren #funny

Check out "What Would You Do?" a picture books series by PLATO'S Executive Director, Jana Mohr Lone, that focuses on moral issues facing children. Available at most online book stores. @janamohrlone.bsky.social #picturebook #childrensbook #moraldilemma #ethics

Check out PLATO's Philosophy Toolkit! With over 250 lesson plans to inspire philosophical inquiry with young people of all ages, the toolkit is one of our most widely accessed resources. www.plato-philosophy.org/philosophy-t... #philsky #toolkit #teacherresource #philosophyforchildren #lessonplan

Mission moment: a sweet note of appreciation from a teacher at one of our partner elementary schools. #philsky #teacherappreciatiom #philosophyforchildren #elementaryschool

Tomorrow! Free webinar on cancel culture with an amazing Gen Z student panel. Come! www.plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... Co-sponsored by the @apaphilosophy.bsky.social Committee on Pre-College Philosophy. #philsky #genz #webinar #cancelculture #freeevent

Our blog, Wondering Aloud: Philosophy with Young People has several interesting short articles. This one is by Kolby Granville, editor-in-chief of After Dinner Conversation. www.plato-philosophy.org/ethics-and-s... @afterdinnerconversation.com #philsky #blog #ethics #scifi

What do you think? Leave a comment with your thoughts!

Calling all high school students and older adults! Join us next month for a fun and enriching intergenerational ethics event. It's free to attend but spots are limited. Register soon! www.plato-philosophy.org/ethics-initi... #philsky #intergenerational #ethics #publicphilosophy

Join us tomorrow, Jan 30. Register here: www.plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky #philosophyforchildren #professionaldevelopment #onlineeducation #fordhamethics

PLATO is accepting applications for its 2025 Grants Program which funds a wide range of innovative philosophy programs across the US aiming to broaden philosophy’s reach. Applicants must be PLATO members. Applications are due January 31, 2025. www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-grants/ #philsky

Why our students love philosophy. #philsky #philosophyforchildren #philosophicalinquiry #wondering

Check out our exciting list of roundtables and webinars this quarter! Register at plato-philosophy.org/programs-for-educators/ #philsky #philosophyforchildren #professionaldevelopment #onlineeducation #webinar #roundtable

PLATO honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “If you can’t fly, run; if you can’t run, walk; if you can’t walk, crawl; but by all means keep moving." #mlkday #mlkdayofservice #mlkday2025

Today is the last day to sign up for our online middle and high school classes! Register on plato-philosophy.org #philsky #philosophyforchildren #p4c #onlineeducation #onlinelearning #communityofenquiry

What do you think? #philsky #philosophyforchildren #p4c #criticalthinking #wondering

Remember to submit your conference proposals by tomorrow, Jan 15! www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-confer...

We have some exciting programming planned for you this year! PLATO'S online professional development program is a great way to begin your journey as a P4C practitioner. Register by January 15. www.plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky

Time is running out to apply for our Ethics Clubs Stipends! Learn more about the program and apply here: www.plato-philosophy.org/ethics-initi... #philsky

Only two weeks left to submit your proposal to our 2025 conference! Learn more and submit your idea here: www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-confer... #philsky

Anybody else give or receive a philosophy gift this holiday season? #philsky

Time is running out to register for our introductory professional development program! Sign up now! To learn more and register, head to: www.plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky

Happy Holidays from PLATO!

Time is running out to submit to our 2025 Conference! Learn more and register at: www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-confer... #philsky

Any last-minute philosophy book gift ideas? What are you all giving people this year? #philsky

Time is running out to apply for our Ethics Clubs Stipends! Learn more about the program and apply here:https://www.plato-philosophy.org/ethics-initiatives/?program=Ethics-Education #philsky

Time is running out to submit to our 2025 Conference! Learn more and register at: www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-confer... #philsky

PLATO offers an online professional development program in philosophy for children for educators. We will offer our intro course again, soon. The deadline for registration and payment is January 15, 2025, 5 pm ET Learn more and register at: www.plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky

Hello Everyone! It's that time of year when people are talking about brotherhood and goodwill towards others. But how do we go about doing that? Let us know what ethical system you think has the best arguments behind it in the comments! #philsky

This holiday season, we gratefully reflect on how much PLATO means to many people. It is a place to stretch our minds and to experience the pleasure of thinking together. We can only do this with your help. Please consider donating at: www.plato-philosophy.org/individual-d... #philsky

For the 2024-25 school year, PLATO is offering stipends to public school teachers interested in serving as Ethics Club sponsors. To complete the application, head to: www.plato-philosophy.org/ethics-initi... #philsky

There is still time to submit to our 2025 Conference! Learn more and register at: www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-confer... #philsky

Hello Everyone! 'Tis the season for new philosophy books! What book would you get somebody who is interested in philosophy as a gift? #philsky

PLATO offers an online professional development program in philosophy for children for educators. We will offer our intro course again, soon. The deadline for registration and payment is January 15, 2025, 5 pm ET Learn more and register at: www.plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky

It's time to apply for a PLATO Grant! Recognizing the importance of greater access to philosophy as well as the scarcity of funds available, PLATO developed a program to fund philosophy programs the United States. Learn more and apply at: www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-grants/ #Philsky

It's almost time for our next roundtable event! Join us tonight for a discussion on Political Philosophy! Register at: www.plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky

It's almost time for our next roundtable event! Join us for a discussion on Political Philosophy! Learn more and register at: plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky

For the 2024-25 school year, PLATO is offering stipends to public school teachers interested in serving as Ethics Clubs sponsors. To complete the application, head to: www.plato-philosophy.org/ethics-initi... #philsky

It's almost time for our next roundtable event! Join us for a discussion on Political Philosophy! Learn more and register at: plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky

Wow! Lots of new followers today! Welcome to PLATO!

Our blog has been updated! Read our newest post here: www.plato-philosophy.org/ai-in-high-s... #philsky

Philosophy is all about questions, so let's do an AMA. Do you have any questions about PLATO?

There is still time to submit your proposal for the 2025 PLATO conference! Learn more and submit here: www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-confer... #Philsky #philosophy

Hello Bluesky! How did you first learn about philosophy? When did you realize it was a field you wanted to explore? #philsky #philosophy

Join us at our roundtable tonight! Learn more and register at: plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky #philosophy

Tonight's the night! We hope to see you at our webinar! For more info and to register, head to: plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky #philosophy

New Roundtable on Thursday! Join us for a great discussion! Learn more and sign up at: www.plato-philosophy.org/programs-for... #philsky #philosophy