Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) has been awarded the 2023 Award for Excellence and Innovation in Philosophy Programs, sponsored by the American Philosophical Association and the Philosophy Documentation Center.  The award recognizes organizations that undertake new initiatives in philosophy with excellence and success. Announcing the award to PLATO, the American Philosophical Association wrote, “This program is truly indicative of the … PLATO Wins National Award for Excellence and Innovation … Continue Reading

Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) announced its 2023 grant awards this week to fund a wide array of programs for all ages on diverse topics.  PLATO first developed its grants program in 2016 with the goal of funding innovative ethics and philosophy programs around the country for students of all ages and backgrounds.  In the past, PLATO … <strong>Grants Announced for Philosophy Programs Around the US</strong> … Continue Reading

This month the Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) is expanding its elementary school philosophers-in-residence program to three high schools, in Boston, Philadelphia, and Seattle. This expansion is possible thanks to a $60,000 grant from The Whiting Foundation.  PLATO is a growing national organization that nurtures young people’s curiosity, critical thinking, and desire to explore big questions through philosophy and ethics … Philosophy comes to high schools around the US … Continue Reading

Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) is now accepting grant applications for innovative philosophy and ethics programs across the United States.  PLATO grants have funded programs for every age, from kindergarten to senior citizens, in red, blue, and purple states all over America. They include community nature walks in Montana, a summer philosophy camp in Kentucky, elementary school philosophy … PLATO is now accepting grant applications … Continue Reading

Headlines these days are often about naming and renaming public buildings, and conflicts over school policies that contradict what parents want. If you’re a high school student interested in hashing out issues like these with older people who may feel differently, here’s your chance. Philosophy Teaching and Learning Association (PLATO) and the University of Washington … Intergenerational ethics discussion for UW retirees and Seattle-area high school students … Continue Reading

Why do we care about some animals but not others? Is it right to think natural resources are here for humans to use? And why do scientific “facts” sometimes change over time? The Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) is offering three free, online courses for middle-schoolers aged 11-14 to discuss these and many other … Ethics and philosophy for middle school students, free online from PLATO … Continue Reading