In Paideia schools, children gain 21st century skills through the ancient Greek approach of teaching through questions -- Socratic seminar. Paideia fulfills Common Core goals by teaching essential skills that students need to survive and thrive in today's world, like critical thinking and speaking and listening. On the Paideia channel, you can learn how to teach a Socratic seminar and you can hear the stories of students and teachers engaged in active learning.

Find free Socratic seminar plans and professional development for teachers at www.paideia.org.

What makes Paideia schools exceptional?

1. Paideia offers active learning -- not just memorizing information for tests.
2. Paideia offers high quality education for all students -- in public and private schools.
3. Paideia offers preparation for a full life -- well-rounded education for citizens of a democracy.