๐ 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 campaignโwe've reached 22% of our goal!
Learn more and stay connected at Paideia.org.
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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.
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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 23โ24 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.
๐ Asheville, NC๏ฟฝ๐
July 23โ24๏ฟฝ๐ค Collaborate with educators nationwide๏ฟฝ๐ 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!
๐๏ธ 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.
โจ 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 โ 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:
๐ Classroom-ready strategies & resources
๐ต $100 stipend
๐ .6 CEUs
๐ฝ๏ธ Lunch
๐ Optional private tour of Tryon Palace
Deadline to apply: June 15.
๐ 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 23โ24 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.
๐ Asheville, NC๏ฟฝ๐
July 23โ24๏ฟฝ๐ค Collaborate with educators nationwide๏ฟฝ๐ 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. ๐๐
Give today: bit.ly/PaideiaGive
05/08/2026
๐ Congratulations to Veritas Christian Academy on earning recognition as a Nationally Accredited Paideia School for Creative Thinking!
This honor reflects a strong commitment to cultivating thoughtful dialogue, critical thinking, and active learning in every classroom. We are proud to recognize Veritas Christian Academy for its continued pursuit of excellence in Paideia education.
04/28/2026
Great leadership starts with better conversations.
At Paideia Business, we help teams move beyond surface-level meetings into deeper thinking, clearer communication, and stronger alignment.
Through structured dialogue like Seminar, coached practice in real-time work, and tools like the Executive Compass, organizations learn how to:
โข Listen more effectively
โข Question assumptions with clarity
โข Make decisions grounded in shared understanding
Because when leaders think together, they lead better together.
If your team is ready to shift from talking at each other โ to thinking with each other, weโd love to connect.
04/12/2026
The National Paideia Conference brought together educators and student leaders from across the country for a few days of rich dialogue, collaboration, and shared commitment to Paideia. Through seminars and meaningful conversations, participants explored what it means to cultivate thinking, voice, and engagement in classrooms. We are grateful for this growing community and the continued work to transform teaching and learning together.
03/12/2026
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