"I learned about ... How to introduce seminar to young students ... Asking the right “essential” questions ... The challenges of implementing a “fully realized” Paideia program ... Creating and changing school culture." (responses from past conference participants)

Download the opening plenary address, "Who, then, is Publius", given by Terry Roberts, Director of The National Paideia Center, on the first day of the Fifteenth Annual Paideia Conference.

The Paradox of Democracy: Government of the People, by the People, and for the People


On March 27-28, 2008 the National Paideia Center hosted educators from the United States and abroad to study the nature of democracy, citizenship, justice, and liberty.

We considered how best to prepare the next generation to actively fulfill their role as citizens of the nation and the world. Break out sessions illustrated ways Paideia Seminars and Projects foster school and classroom citizenship.

Paul J. Rizzo Conference Center
Chapel Hill, North Carolina

On site lodging:
Paul J. Rizzo Conference Center

Paul J. Rizzo Conference Center
150 DuBose House Lane
Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27517
919.913.2098

Download the Declaration of Dialogue



Town Hall Results

First Day Town Hall Results
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Download Office 2003 Excel File (.xls).
Formatted for landscape printing.
Download Town Hall Resuslts as a PDF

Second Day Town Hall Results
Friday, March 28, 2008
Download Office 2003 Excel File (.xls).
Formatted for landscape printing.
Download Town Hall Results as a PDF.

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2008 Conference.

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Laura Billings, George Wood,
and Terry Roberts

Carol, Sally, Amy, Karyn, George, and Terry

Kerry, Karyn, and Carol

Kjell, Elizabeth, Anneli, and Ann

Amy Bender and George Wood