The American Philosophical Association’s Committee on Pre-College Instruction in Philosophy in conjunction with the Squire Family Foundation has launched the Philosophy Learning and Teaching Organization (PLATO) Network, a national network for teachers interested in pre-college philosophy.

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April 2010
SFF grantee teaches philosophy to second graders
Abby Goodnough: The New York Times
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Mount Holyoke professor and SFF grantee Dr. Thomas Wartenberg's works with second graders, teaching philosophy through children's books.

May 2009
New Jersey high schoolers solve the dilemma of the runaway train
Sergio Bichao: MyCentralJersey.com
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Students at Woodbridge's Colonia High School try to find ethical solutions in day-long program.

June 2009
Frog, Toad & the Big Questions:Grant to help foster philosophical education for kids
Bob Flaherty: Daily Hampshire Gazette
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In this profile of Dr. Thomas E. Wartenberg of Mount Holyoke College, learn about the SFF grant to support his work on philosophy for children.

June 2008
A Natural Bent for Deep Thought
Bob Flaherty: Daily Hampshire Gazette
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This are article explores current innovations in ethics education for youths in Massachusetts.

April 2009
Philosophy encourages high school students to think outside the box
Merle English: Newsday
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November 2009
More and more high schools are offering philosophy courses and clubs, with a special focus on ethics.
Philosophy Program Benefits Teachers and Students
John C. Tucker: Columbia Record; November 9, 2009
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Columbia Teachers' College Philosophy Outreach Program

October 2009
Columbia Arts & Humanities Gazette
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These two articles explore a new cooperative philosophy outreach program at Columbia University and Teachers College.

October 2009
Philosophy Returns to Mount Greylock
Meghan Foley: The North Adams Transcript
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A philosophy course taught at Mount Greylock High School in North Adams, MA, was made possible by a grant from the Squire Family Foundation Philosophy Students Explore 'Big Questions'

August 2009
Mary Ann Zehr: Education Week
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The Education Week article highlights both the SFF-sponsored national pre-college philosophy teachers network, and philosophy curriculum at the Center for Talented Youth at Johns Hopkins University.

August 2009
Porter's Welcomes Philosophy Professor in Residence
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