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All elementary schools should have a Philosopher in Residence!

St. Albert Alberta's 'Saint City' has a little article covering Rob Wilson and John Simpson's (UAlberta) work teaching Philosophy in the local elementary schools. Here's the link: School adds philosophy to the classroom.

“They love when the guys come. In my two classes, there was a big cheer on the day Rob was coming into our room again,” he said.
Jones said that a number of teachers from the school attended a workshop held by Wilson this summer, and the idea was born to bring it to Nickerson.
“They had such a terrific experience and could see so many applications to our classrooms that we talked it over with Rob and John about the possibility of structuring a residency, similar to an artist in residence,” he said.

The interesting bit is that this school--Nickerson elementary--made John and Rob 'Philosophers in Residence.'  This is an excellent idea.  Every elementary school should have a Philosopher or Residence.

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