PHILOSOPHY LEARNING AND TEACHING ORGANIZATION
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Mission Statement
PLATO nurtures young people’s curiosity, critical thinking, and desire to explore big questions, through philosophy and ethics programs for students, educators, and families.
About This Cause
PLATO serves thousands of students, teachers, and community members nationally and internationally, fostering analytic reasoning skills, self-confidence, and tolerance and understanding of diverse viewpoints. We offer: — Middle and high school classes addressing difficult ethical issues, such as our obligations to future generations and other living beings. — Elementary school classes that help children discuss their questions about such topics as friendship, justice, and time. — Online and in-person seminars and workshops for teachers about how to include philosophy in math, science, art, and other subjects. — Programs for families to inspire deeper conversations at home. — Intergenerational programs that bring together people of different ages to discuss complex ethical questions. PLATO’s mission is based on the conviction that every child’s voice matters, and that philosophy for children and youth helps them to express their own ideas and questions confidently and well. Our online and in-person programs, grants to innovative projects, open access publications, free online resources, and extensive financial assistance are all grounded in our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe every student deserves the opportunity to engage in philosophical conversations that matter to them. In 2023, PLATO was awarded a national award for excellence and innovation. Our vision: A future in which all young people confidently ask questions, express well-reasoned views, and welcome the perspectives of others.