Conferences, institutes, & books.
Join us at an upcoming training institute or conference, or explore our publications — practical resources for educators and leaders committed to the power of dialogue.
Conferences & Institutes
Our training institutes and conferences bring educators together to deepen their Paideia practice. Check back here for upcoming dates and registration information.
CATALYST 2027
CATALYST 2027: A Student-Led Paideia Conference
Two days of learning led by students, for students. Join peers from Paideia schools across the country for student-led seminars, a keynote, and breakout workshops built around one big idea: how the skills of seminar carry into teams, work, and real life. Attendees will also step into live CSAS classrooms to see Paideia Seminars in action.
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Scholars’ Guild
National Paideia Scholars’ Guild
The National Paideia Scholars’ Guild brings together students from Paideia schools who want to lead, connect, and grow through thoughtful discussion. Members’ dues are credited back toward CATALYST 2027 registration, and students presenting at CATALYST must be Guild members.
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Our publications provide practical guidance for educators and leaders implementing Paideia in their schools and organizations.
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.
Buy NowThe 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.
Buy NowHow nurturing creativity, curiosity, and dialogue helps children build the thinking skills they need to thrive — in school and in life.
Buy NowA practical resource for elementary educators — structured activities and seminar plans that build active thinking and dialogue skills from the earliest grades.
Buy NowPractical wisdom on the art of communication — how to make yourself clearly understood, and how to listen with genuine attention and intellectual generosity.
Buy NowA step-by-step guide for designing integrated units that culminate in quality student work for real-world audiences — the fullest expression of Paideia learning.
Buy NowA research-backed approach to developing student writing through dialogue and discussion — connecting speaking, listening, and thinking to stronger written work.
Buy NowA 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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