“PHITS is a meaningful opportunity for our students at Langston to connect with Oberlin College. They're introduced to philosophical ideas and questions in a supportive learning environment that encourages discourse and introspection. I look forward to having PHITS in our classrooms for years to come!”

Ms. Molly Angney

8th Grade English Language Arts
Langston Middle School

“PHITS fosters critical thinking and intellectual curiosity while connecting Oberlin's community. Middle school students explore fundamental philosophical concepts through engaging discussions and thought-provoking activities, igniting a passion for inquiry and open-minded exploration.”

Rachel Mentzer

Intervention and Enrichment SpecialistLangston Middle School

“From its inception, PHITS has exemplified some of the highest principles of community-engaged scholarship. Professor Thomson-Jones works closely with primary school teachers to ensure that the program complements their curricula. PHITS prepares college students to approach the work of community-engaged pedagogy with humility and reciprocity, preparing them to be teachers of philosophy to children and to be transformed themselves by the process.”

Tania Boster, Ph.D.

Director, Program for Community-Engaged Scholarship (ProCES)Office of the Dean of the CollegePrinceton University