Leadership Education Association of Families and Friends

Are you new to the philosophy and practice of Thomas Jefferson Education, a.k.a. Leadership Education? Take comfort that even the most seasoned practitioners of TJED were once new to it, and that it is a continuing journey rather than a set destination.

A first step might be to spend some time considering your own educational philosophy: How do you feel about “school?” What do you remember as worthwhile in your own education? What didn’t you like? How do you feel about education now? What elements of self-education are most appealing to you? What do you avoid or dread when it comes to learning? What do you believe would be the ideal educational experience?

We highly recommend that people new to TJED get a copy of  A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-first Century by Oliver DeMille, founder and chancellor of George Wythe University. Read the book, take notes, have a conversation with it. What strikes you as especially meaningful? What do you disagree with? What additional questions would you like answered? What is the most important point on each page?  The book is available over the Internet on Amazon.com as well as through  TJEdMarketplace.com. In fact, we suggest you invite several of your favourite people to read the book, too, and then get together and discuss what you’ve read.

If you would like a brief overview of Thomas Jefferson Education, we offer this downloadable article for your use:  A Thomas Jefferson Education Introductory Packet

Enjoy exploring these great ideas, and do visit us again soon!