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The National Paideia Center @paideiacenter.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Sweet tunes, southern charm, and the power of dialogue — we’re taking it to Darius Rucker’s hometown! 🎸 Mark your calendars for the 2026 National Paideia Conference in Charleston, SC, April 9–10, 2026! #CharlestonSC #NationalPaideiaConference #thinkdiscussact #paideia #educationconference

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The National Paideia Center @paideiacenter.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Every voice matters. Every idea has value. Together, we build understanding — one dialogue at a time. #MotivationalMonday #PaideiaCenter #EducationForAll #CommunityThroughDialogue #PaideiaSeminar #ThinkDiscussAct

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The National Paideia Center @paideiacenter.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

Happy #WorldTeachersDay! 🍎 Thank you to all the educators who lead with curiosity, compassion, and the courage to ask great questions. You’re shaping the thinkers and citizens of tomorrow! 💬🌍 #Paideia #ThinkDiscussAct

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Cindy Gaston @gastoncindy.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Our small group of alumni & retirees had a lovely conversation tonight for #NationalPaideiaSeminarDay. We discussed the poem Shoulders by Naomi Shihab Nye. Let’s take care of each other! #JoyAtSchool @paideiacenter.bsky.social

Four retirees, two young alumni, and one teacher pose, smiling, in the school library after doing a seminar on Shoulders by Naomi Shihab Nye. Behind them is the slide with the seminar follow up that contains an image of a related art print (Father and Child by John Wilson).

Seminar circle from the point of view of the facilitator. In the foreground is the seminar plan, the poem (Shoulders by Naomi Shihab Nye), and a seminar map. In the background, seminar participants are discussing the poem.

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The National Paideia Center @paideiacenter.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

Thank you for making history with us! Our Inaugural National Paideia Seminar Day was a success because of YOU. 💙 📸 We’d love to see your seminar pictures and plans! We want to email a Certificate of Participation to commemorate your role in this first-ever celebration. #NationalPaideiaSeminarDay

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Cindy Gaston @gastoncindy.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Happy National Paideia Seminar Day! We kicked off last night with a parent seminar: Shoulders by Naomi Shihab Nye. Amazing discussion! So honored to hear varied perspectives of our parents! From strangers to caring community in one seminar! #PaideiaSeminar #JoyAtSchool @paideiacenter.bsky.social

Parents sit at tables in a library doing pre-seminar work on Shoulders (poem).

Parents sit on a circle in the library with name tents in front of them. In the foreground, the facilitator’s text and map are visible on her clipboard.

Awesome group of parents pose after the seminar with big smiles. In the background is the seminar follow up on a slide: “Set a goal to do something to care for a colleague or a friend in the next few weeks. Write down your intention.”

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Cindy Gaston @gastoncindy.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

For #NationalPaideiaSeminarDay, 8th gr discussed a political cartoon from Rev War. Discussion was lively. Points were hotly debated. When a student came in late as seminar was ending, the teacher heard her friend say, "Girl, you missed the best seminar!" We are so glad she approved! #JoyAtSchool

Students sit in a circle in a classroom. They are hotly debating a Revolutionary War era political cartoon. Their body language (leaning in, gesturing with hands) shows their engagement in the dialogue.

Panoramic shot of students sitting in a circle in a classroom. They are hotly debating a Revolutionary War era political cartoon. Their body language (leaning in, gesturing with hands) shows their engagement in the dialogue.

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The National Paideia Center @paideiacenter.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

✨ It’s here! National Paideia Seminar Day ✨ Today we celebrate the heart of the Paideia philosophy—the Seminar. Across the country, students and educators are coming together to practice thoughtful dialogue, ask big questions, and grow as lifelong learners. #NationalPaideiaSeminarDay

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Cindy Gaston @gastoncindy.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

During seminar at @WeAreCSLA today, a kindergartener said, “Sometimes we don’t agree with each other. That’s OK.” Their second seminar ever, and they already have the basics! #NationalPaideiaSeminarDay #PaideiaLearning #JoyAtSchool

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Cindy Gaston @gastoncindy.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

My school is starting early with a parent seminar tonight. We will discuss Shoulders by Naomi Shihab Nye. Can’t wait! #PaideiaSeminar #NationalPaideiaSeminarDay #JoyAtSchool

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The National Paideia Center @paideiacenter.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

✨ Join us in celebrating the very first National Paideia Seminar Day on October 1st! ✨ This special day honors the Paideia philosophy and the historic Wednesday Revolution—a tradition where Paideia schools gather for Seminar every Wednesday. 💬📚

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The National Paideia Center @paideiacenter.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

When students step into seminar with Chrysanthemum, they don’t just talk about a book—they explore empathy, identity, and kindness. 💛 #PaideiaSeminar #LearningThroughDialogue #ThinkDiscussAct #Paideia

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The National Paideia Center @paideiacenter.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

22 days until National Paideia Seminar Day! 🗣️📖 On October 1st we celebrate the power of dialogue + the joy of learning together. Who’s counting down with us?

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The National Paideia Center @paideiacenter.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Registration is now OPEN for our Introduction to Seminar in Charlotte, NC! If you’ve been curious about how seminar works, this is the perfect place to start. ✨ 📍 Charlotte, NC 🗓️ 10/2/2025 👉 Spots are limited—save yours today! #CharlotteNC #Paideia #Seminar #Community #LearnTogether

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