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The Mission of the Kids
Philosophy Slam is to give kids
a voice and to inspire kids to think by unlocking their intellectual
and creative potential through a unique and powerful philosophical
forum.
2008 Topic:
Is global warming the greatest challenge
facing humankind?
This Week's News,
June 5th, 2008:

The Most Philosophical
Student in America is:
Meghan
Nelson, Alexandria, Virginia.
Runner up is: Daniel
Leef, Raleigh, North Carolina.
3rd place: Elizabeth
Soricelli, Bronx, New York.
4th Place: Kayla
Bruun, Brooklandville, Maryland.
5th Place: Rex
Gelb, Brooklandville, Maryland.
Kids Philosophy Slam
winners and links to winning artwork and essays in grades K-8
are posted on the the Prizes page.
The Most Philosophical School
in America is: The Park
School of Baltimore, Maryland.
The runner up is: Capitol
Hill GT Magnet School, St Paul, Minnesota.
The Philosopher
of the Week will return in September. A downloadable
participation certificate is available for teachers to print
out to give to all students who participate in the 2008 Kids
Philosophy Slam.
If you would like to be on our mailing list, please contact
us at: info@philosophyslam.org
The Kids Philosophy Slam is designed to make philosophy accessible
and fun for kids of all ages and abilities, to promote a philosophical
dialogue between kids and adults, and to promote a greater awareness
of philosophy and education in everyday life. Over $5,000 in
prizes are available to students & schools. Home school
entries and international participation are encouraged.
The
Kids Philosophy Slam has been featured on: The NBC Today Show,
The New York Times, National Public Radio, Christian Science
Monitor and TIME
Magazine for Kids
Listen to National Public Radio
Weekend Edition
Saturday, May 6, 2006
- Scott
Simon on National Public Radio talks to Ryan Adams, 16,
a finalist in the 2006 Kids Philosophy Slam in Washington, D.C.
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