Ariel Sykes

Seeing Patriotism: Exploring National Identity Through Contemporary Art

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As educators guide students through conversations around civics, history, and national identity for the 250th anniversary of the United States, finding meaningful entry points can feel daunting. How do we move beyond empty platitudes and decorations on school bulletin boards? What would it look like to ask young people to genuinely inquire about loyalty, citizenship, … Seeing Patriotism: Exploring National Identity Through Contemporary Art

Job Opening at PLATO: Executive Director

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PLATO is Hiring! Interested candidates should send an email message describing their interest in the position, along with an attached resume and the names, titles, and phone numbers of two references, to: info@plato-philosophy.org, by 5 pm PST August 31, 2019.  APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED! JOB POSTING: Executive Director   PLATO (Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization), … Job Opening at PLATO: Executive Director

PLATO Toolkit Competition

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Share your philosophical expertise with the community! The PLATO Toolkit offers free lesson plans to K-12 teachers on our website (https://www.plato-philosophy.org/teachertoolkit) The competition seeks submissions to add to our collection of tools and lesson plans. The top 5 lesson plans will receive $100 prize and will be featured on our website and via social media. … PLATO Toolkit Competition

Successful Philosophy in the Community Program in Montana

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Learn about the great community philosophy programs offered by Merlin CCC in Montana! Merlin CCC offers philosophy experiences in Helena, Montana for community members of all ages. This organization believes that philosophy can enrich all lives. Learn more about them by reading the interview below and by check out their website: https://merlinccc.org/ PLATO: Can you … Successful Philosophy in the Community Program in Montana

Philosophy for Children Program at California State University Bakersfield

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[slider] [next-slide] [next-slide] [/slider] [infobox color=”#6394bf” textcolor=”#000000″ icon=”comments”] Learn about how California State University Bakersfield developed a successful Philosophy for Children (P4C) program on campus![/infobox] [accordion multiopen=”true”] [toggle title=”Starting the Program” state=”closed”] PLATO: Can you describe the P4C program at CSUB?   P4C at CSUB: Since Winter 2016, the Philosophy Department at California State University … Philosophy for Children Program at California State University Bakersfield

Longmont, Colorado Celebrates a Month of Philosophy

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[infobox color=”#6394bf” textcolor=”#000000″ icon=”comments”] Learn about Grey Havens Philosophy’s Longmont Thinks! Initiatives that inspired a month long celebration of philosophy within the town of Longmont, Colorado[/infobox] [slider] Mayoral Proclamation Ceremony at Longmont City Council Meeting [next-slide] Philosophical Songwriting Workshop [next-slide] Outdoor Philosophy Discussion on Fake News [next-slide] Art, Senses and the Mind Art Activity [next-slide] … Longmont, Colorado Celebrates a Month of Philosophy

2019 PLATO Conference: Join us in Florida

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[button href=”https://www.plato-philosophy.org/plato-conferences/” style=”flat” size=”medium” color=”#5b90bf” texthovercolor=”#0066bf” icon=”info-circle”]Conference Details[/button]     The 2019 PLATO Conference is getting ready to blast off! Come for an amazing conference, and experience the many opportunities for recreation in Orlando/Winter Park. The area offers activities that everyone can enjoy. From Ecotourism to the Kennedy Space Center; world-class theme parks, performing arts, museums and a vibrant restaurant scene. It’s also just an … 2019 PLATO Conference: Join us in Florida

Applying to the PLATO Philosophy Fund

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Applications are now being accepted for the PLATO Philosophy Fund (PPF), supporting a wide range of innovative philosophy programs around the country. The deadline for applying for a 2018 award is January 31, 2018. All applications are blind peer-reviewed. All applications must be submitted  and funding decisions will be announced in the spring. About the … Applying to the PLATO Philosophy Fund

Philosophy for Children Conference, hosted by NAACI, to be held June 2018 in Mexico

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NAACI Conference on “Education in a world in crisis: How philosophy for/by children might respond” in collaboration with The Mexican Federation of Philosophy for Children and the Centers Tepepan and Thinkers   [infobox color=”#6392bf” textcolor=”#000000″ icon=”calendar”] June 15-17th, 2018 in Puebla, Mexico [/infobox] Call for Papers Deadline November 30, 2017   [button href=”https://www.plato-philosophy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/NAACI-2018-CFP.pdf” style=”flat” size=”small” … Philosophy for Children Conference, hosted by NAACI, to be held June 2018 in Mexico

Learn about the upcoming Southern California Philosophy Academy for High School Students!

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[infobox color=”#6394bf” textcolor=”#000000″ icon=”comments”]From June 19-23, 2017 California Lutheran University will host the first SoCal Philosophy Academy for high school students in Thousand Oaks, CA.[/infobox] [slider] [next-slide] [/slider] The SoCal Philosophy Academy for high school students will be hosted at California Lutheran University and run by Dr. Brian J. Collins, Assistant Professor of Philosophy.   … Learn about the upcoming Southern California Philosophy Academy for High School Students!