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Our training institutes and conferences bring educators together to deepen their Paideia practice. Check back here for upcoming dates and registration information.

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Books & Resources

Our publications provide practical guidance for educators and leaders implementing Paideia in their schools and organizations.

Six Great Ideas Mortimer J. Adler

A philosophical examination of truth, goodness, beauty, liberty, equality, and justice — what these ideas really mean and why they matter to how we live together.

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The Paideia Proposal Mortimer J. Adler

The foundational text of the Paideia movement — a bold call for a single-track public school system that cultivates intellect, character, and practical wisdom in every child.

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The New Smart Terry Roberts

How nurturing creativity, curiosity, and dialogue helps children build the thinking skills they need to thrive — in school and in life.

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Paideia Seminar Manual The National Paideia Center

A practical resource for elementary educators — structured activities and seminar plans that build active thinking and dialogue skills from the earliest grades.

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How to Speak, How to Listen Mortimer J. Adler

Practical wisdom on the art of communication — how to make yourself clearly understood, and how to listen with genuine attention and intellectual generosity.

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Paideia Project Manual The National Paideia Center

A step-by-step guide for designing integrated units that culminate in quality student work for real-world audiences — the fullest expression of Paideia learning.

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The Better Writing Breakthrough Eleanor Dougherty, Laura Billings & Terry Roberts

A research-backed approach to developing student writing through dialogue and discussion — connecting speaking, listening, and thinking to stronger written work.

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Teaching Critical Thinking Roberts & Billings

A hands-on guide to using Paideia Seminar as a vehicle for critical thinking and 21st-century literacy across every content area and grade level.

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