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,
Continue Reading »Applying to the PLATO Philosophy Fund

Applications are now being accepted for the PLATO Philosophy Fund (PPF), supporting a wide range of innovative philosophy programs around the country. All applications are blind peer-reviewed. All applications must be submitted and funding decisions will be announced in
Continue Reading »Philosophy for Children Conference, hosted by NAACI, to be held June 2018 in Mexico

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 Call for Papers Deadline November 30, 2017
Continue Reading »Learn about the upcoming Southern California Philosophy Academy for High School Students!

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. PLATO: What is the SoCal Philosophy Academy about? Brian: The academy is
Continue Reading »Reflections on Philosophy Classes for School Teachers

An Interview with PLATO President, Thomas Wartenberg Since 2010, Thomas Wartenberg has led several Summer Seminars for School Teachers on Existentialism sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities. PLATO: Why did you decide to offer philosophy training for
Continue Reading »NEH Summer Seminar for Teachers on Existentialism

Fully Funded 3 Week Summer Training Opportunity in Philosophy for ALL K-12 Teachers Apply to the NEH Summer Seminar on Existentialism which will be held at Mount Holyoke College in the beautiful Pioneer Valley of Massachusetts. NEH Summer Seminar on
Continue Reading »Statement from the Board of Directors

February 2, 2017 PLATO (The Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization) is committed to supporting the efforts of educators worldwide to bring philosophy to pre-college and university settings. The organization recognizes and values the efforts that educators from around the
Continue Reading »Summer Philosophy Workshop for High School Teachers

Attention High School Teachers: Learn how to bring Philosophy into your classrooms. Apply to the UConn Summer Institute in Philosophy which will be held at the University of Connecticut in Storrs, CT. Who can
Continue Reading »Join the Pre-College Philosophy Movement: Start a Lyceum Program!

Learn about the Utah Lyceum Program hosted at Southern Utah University, which is based on the first Lyceum Program established in at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne. PLATO would like to thank Dr. Kris Phillips and Dr. Kirk Fitzpatrick for
Continue Reading »A Philosophy Conference for High School Students!

Did you know there is a philosophy conference for high school student held on Long Island in New York every year? This year’s conference theme is Relativism. Anyone can attend: Register here at the conference website! Conference Schedule
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