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Paideia School 15
175 Westchester Avenue • Yonkers, NY 10707
• (914) 376-8645

• Grades Pre-K – 8
• Paideia

The Theme/Philosophy
Paideia Program

• Early literacy and a strong foundation in basic skills
• A rigorous liberal arts education allows all students to develop the skills necessary to earn a living, think and act critically as responsible citizens, and continue educating themselves as life-long learners
• Students and adults alike are both teachers and learners
• Three modes of instruction: Didactic, Coaching, and Socratic Seminar
  • Didactic mode is the acquisition of organized knowledge through such means as textbooks, lectures, and videos
  • Coaching engages students in coached projects that investigate real world problems
  • Seminar involves reading and studying texts, listening and responding to classmates’ comments, and thinking critically
• Emphasis on Humanities, Arts and Sciences
• Community service is part of the school’s culture
• Student-produced Shakespearean theater productions
• Unique instructional environments are available to students, such as inclusion classes with special needs students

The Partners

This school works closely with:

• National Paideia Center
• Crestwood Library