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Along with supporting philosophy education for young people, there are many benefits to being a PLATO Partner Organization.
Community
- Become part of a national community promoting philosophy for young people.
- Collaborate with PLATO to develop new programs for students and educators.
- Learn about upcoming conferences, webinars, and other events.
- Share lesson plans and other teaching materials with colleagues.
Access
- Access to a membership list of teachers, philosophers, and others teaching philosophy in precollege classrooms.
- Paid staff members of Partner Organizations have online access to over 4,500 articles, reviews, and other documents from 10 publications, including:
- Demonstrating Philosophy (anthology), 1988
- Questions: Philosophy for Young People, Volume 1 (2001) to the present
- Teaching New Histories of Philosophy (conference proceeding), 2004
- Teaching Philosophy, Volume 1 (1975) to the present
- Teaching Philosophy Today (anthology, 2nd edition), 2012
- The Journal of Pre-College Philosophy, Volumes 1-2 (1975-1977)
- The Journal of Critical Analysis, Volumes 1-9 (1969-1992)
NOTE: If a Partner Organization is part of a college or university, staff member access to publications remains through the university network and not through PLATO membership.
Discounts
Paid staff members of Partner Organizations receive discounts at:
- Conferences offered by PLATO
- Conferences offered by the American Association of Philosophy Teachers
Become a Partner Today
To Become a PLATO Partner Organization:
1. If you know your organization is a current PLATO Institutional member, please complete the form on the right (or below on mobile). If you are not sure whether your organization is an institutional member, please contact us.
2. If your organization is not yet an Institutional Member, please become an Institutional Member by clicking the box below (the membership page will open in a separate tab). After you have become an Institutional Member, return to this page and complete the form on the right (or below on mobile).
If you have questions, please contact us.
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