Thinking well should be at the center of education.

“I understand my own thoughts so much better after philosophy.”

“A lot of things are possible. A lot more things than we think.”

“If philosophy were in every school, I think that more kids would find their voices.”

“I never thought about how questions might be just as important as answers. Maybe more important than answers.”

“[Philosophy] has enabled students to develop a deeper mode of thinking, which has had implications across the curriculum.”

“PLATO makes [philosophy] accessible to anybody at any level.”

“Philosophy in schools… is really encouraging people to be engaged citizens … take on other perspectives … to listen, to understand, and not just to win your point.”

“PLATO does more than critical thinking – it’s community thinking. PLATO has the right mission for the right time.”

“Learning about ethics taught me about how to control my thinking and choices in my life.”

“Philosophy has helped me think differently and better.”

“Philosophy is like a journey of self-discovery where every new thought is a stepping stone towards understanding myself and the world around me.”

In 2025, PLATO programs served:

500 Teachers

Over 10,000 Students

15 States

25 Countries

72% of teachers in PLATO programs received scholarships