National Paideia Center

National Paideia Center

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Helping teachers inspire critical thinking & civil dialogue. Think. Discuss. Act. Helping teachers lead students in critical thinking and civil dialogue.

Empowering lifelong learners through dialogue, deep reading & civic engagement.
πŸ“ Asheville, NC | 🌐 paideia.org

08/17/2026

Fall Into Paideia πŸ‚

Ready to bring more meaningful dialogue, thoughtful discussion, and student-centered learning into your classroom?

Join the National Paideia Center for our Fall 2026 Institute in Raleigh, NC, on September 28–29 at Brooks Museum Magnet School.
Over two days, educators will:
🌿 Experience Paideia in action
πŸ’¬ Learn practical strategies for richer discussion
🀝 Collaborate with fellow educators
πŸ’‘ Leave ready to bring Paideia into everyday instruction

Registration: $650 per person or $2,000 for a team of four.

Come collaborate. Come grow. Come experience Paideia in action.

πŸ“ Brooks Museum Magnet School | Raleigh, NC
πŸ“… September 28–29, 2026
Think. Discuss. Act.

08/11/2026

πŸ“š Looking for a meaningful back-to-school text?

The Circles All Around Us by Brad Montague is a beautiful way to help students think about belonging, relationships, community, and making room for others as they begin a new school year.

And you don’t have to create the seminar plan yourself! πŸŽ‰ We’ve already created a ready-to-use seminar plan for this text to help you facilitate thoughtful, student-centered discussion with your students.

Explore our Seminar Plan Collection to find this text and many others ready to bring meaningful dialogue into your classroom.

πŸ”— Access the Seminar Plan Collection through the link in our bio!

Here’s to a wonderful 2026–2027 school year filled with connection, conversation, and learning. πŸ“–πŸ’¬

08/05/2026

Fill in the blank:
The most important thing I do during the first week of school is __________.

We'd love to hear your ideas! Share them in the comments, then check out our latest blog for more discussion-centered strategies.

Link to blog: https://paideia.org/blogs/npc/start-the-year-with-dialogue

06/23/2026

What is the Summer Institute? It's the fastest way to strengthen seminar instruction before the school year begins.

Join us July 23–24 in Asheville, NC for two days of live model seminars, coaching, planning time, and practical strategies you can use on day one.

Whether you're new to Paideia or refining an established program, you'll leave with:
β€’ Ready-to-use seminar plans
β€’ Facilitation moves that increase student participation
β€’ Tools for coaching discussion and writing
β€’ A network of educators doing this work alongside you

Seats are limited, and we're finalizing materials soon.
Register now: paideia.org

06/08/2026

πŸ“š June at The National Paideia Center
This month we're celebrating school achievements, preparing for Summer Institute 2026, unveiling improvements to the Seminar Plan Collection, and sharing a preview of an exciting new classroom resource.

We're also grateful to everyone supporting our Forward Together campaignβ€”we've reached 22% of our goal!

Learn more and stay connected at Paideia.org.

06/04/2026

Have you registered for our Summer Institute this July in Asheville, NC? We hope to see you there!

This summer, deepen your Paideia practice alongside educators from across the country!

Join us for the National Paideia Center Summer Institute in Asheville, NC on July 23–24 for two days of collaboration, dialogue, and meaningful professional growth. Whether you are new to Paideia or a seasoned practitioner, this experience is designed to inspire and strengthen your work.
πŸ“ Asheville, NCοΏ½πŸ“… July 23–24�🀝 Collaborate with educators nationwideοΏ½πŸ“š Deepen your practice and expertise
Come ready to grow, reflect, and engage in rich conversations that matter.

06/01/2026

This recognition reflects years of intentional work centered on student voice, thoughtful inquiry, and meaningful learning experiences. From the confidence learners demonstrate across every grade level to the powerful role of action research and the dedication of your faculty to continuous growth, Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts (CSLA) exemplifies what it means to live Paideia as a way of being.

We are proud to celebrate this achievement with you and grateful for the impact you continue to make in the lives of students every day.
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Congratulations, CSLA!

05/27/2026

πŸ›οΈ What if your students could debate freedom using the actual documents that shaped it?

This summer, the National Paideia Center is partnering with the NC Department of Natural & Cultural Resources to bring middle and high school teachers to Tryon Palace for a one-of-a-kind professional development experience.

✨ First in Freedom: Using Primary Sources & Paideia to Engage Students in NC History
Dig into NC's three constitutions, Revolutionary-era letters, petitions, and laws β€” then learn how to bring them alive in your classroom through Paideia Seminar, the discussion method that builds critical thinking, real listening, and bold civic dialogue.
You'll walk away with:
πŸ“š Classroom-ready strategies & resources
πŸ’΅ $100 stipend
πŸŽ“ .6 CEUs
🍽️ Lunch
πŸ”‘ Optional private tour of Tryon Palace

Deadline to apply: June 15.
πŸ‘‰ Link in bio to learn more and apply.

05/19/2026

This summer, deepen your Paideia practice alongside educators from across the country!

Join us for the National Paideia Center Summer Institute in Asheville, NC on July 23–24 for two days of collaboration, dialogue, and meaningful professional growth. Whether you are new to Paideia or a seasoned practitioner, this experience is designed to inspire and strengthen your work.
πŸ“ Asheville, NCοΏ½πŸ“… July 23–24�🀝 Collaborate with educators nationwideοΏ½πŸ“š Deepen your practice and expertise
Come ready to grow, reflect, and engage in rich conversations that matter.

05/18/2026

Every thoughtful conversation.
Every empowered teacher.
Every student encouraged to think deeply and lead well.

When you support the National Paideia Center, you help sustain meaningful learning communities that impact classrooms far beyond today.

Join us in moving the mission forward together. πŸ’šπŸ’™

Give today: bit.ly/PaideiaGive

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67 Broadway Street Suite 218
Asheville, NC
28801