The Prindle Institute for Ethics equips people to deepen their understanding of different moral perspectives and to think critically about the inescapable ethical issues of our time. Through ethics education resources and interactive experiences, we bring communities together to fully engage with the ethical dimensions of their lives.
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Three days. A community of educators who get it. Tools you'll actually use on Monday. Join us this summer for our annual High School Educator Retreat.
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Art, ethics, and a 500-acre nature park. There's always something to discover at the Prindle Institute, from student work and landscape photography to "Voices and Votes: Democracy in America," arriving this Fall.
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What makes a picture book last? Explore discussion guides for six Caldecott Medal winners, books that have shaped how generations of children see themselves, each other, and the world.
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Modern life runs on rules—some helpful, some… not so much. In this episode, Alex talks with philosopher Barry Lam (UC Riverside) about his new book Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for Discretion. Lam makes a bold claim: sometimes fewer rules can actually make us better. With sharp insights and real-world stories, he walks us through why giving people more wiggle room might lead to fairer, more humane outcomes. But it’s not all freewheeling freedom—the conversation also digs into the risks of bias and the need for accountability when discretion takes the wheel.
PRINDLE POST
Apr 01, 2026
TCP GUIDES
MAR 1, 2026Perfect for grades K–4, our updated discussion guide invites students to explore power, fairness, and what it means to have a voice when those in charge aren’t listening.
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