Socratic pedagogy
Socra is a fair and consistent Socratic interlocutor. It doesn't hand students the answer, instead it helps them discover their own thinking.
Thinking,
made visible.
Socra is a new kind of classroom tool that highlights the thinking process through structured Socratic dialogue.
Socra
Why might Dickinson tell the truth “slant” rather than directly?
Student: Because the truth might overwhelm someone if it’s told all at once — like lightning.
Curriculum
Common CoreRL.9-10.4
Reasoning depth
One Art — Elizabeth Bishop
The art of losing isn’t hard to master;
so many things seem filled with the intent
to be lost that their loss is no disaster.
What makes Socra stand apart?
Most platforms measure answers. Socra captures the thinking process. Our features are designed to give students space to reason deeply, while giving teachers the tools and insights to guide them forward.
Standards aligned
Every interaction is grounded in your curriculum standards. Instruction and evaluation both map to the frameworks you already use.
Evidence-based feedback
See beyond final answers. Socra analyzes the full conversation to surface insights you might have missed — giving you a complete picture of your students' thinking process.
Instruction assistance
Based on areas of improvement for an individual student or an entire class, Socra helps you create activities and instructional supports.
Performance tracking
Socra surfaces longitudinal student and class growth over time, even in the hard-to-evaluate skills that matter most.
Customizable
Socra meets you and your learners where they are by allowing you to customize tone, rigor, and scaffolding to fit your classroom needs.
Full admin visibility
Get a clear view of AI usage across your entire organization. See how often teachers and students are using Socra and whether standards are being met.
Our fellows
Built with teachers.
We're proud to partner with exceptional educators from across the country who are pioneering thoughtful approaches to AI in the classroom.
Andrew Faulstich
Maryland
Andrew is the Director of Education and a Humanities Guide at Oneness-Family Montessori High School and the Co-founder of Developing Education, which includes the Breaking the Paradigm Podcast, First Intention, and The Enlightened Educator Project. He is also an Affiliate Instructor of Montessori Teacher Education at the graduate level at Loyola University. Andrew holds a Master's in International Educational Development from the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, a Bachelor's in Anthropology from the University of Rochester, and an AMI Montessori Adolescent Diploma.
Andrew Soria
California
Andrew Soria teaches religion and philosophy at a private Catholic high school in California. He holds a BA in English and Spanish from Azusa Pacific University and an MA in Comparative Literature from USC. He is passionate about fostering genuine student engagement that organically leads students toward encounters with the good, the true, and the beautiful.
Nichole DePaul
Texas
Nichole is a dedicated educator at Channelview ISD and a proud member of the Socra Education Fellowship. She is excited to collaborate with a community of innovators to transform classroom learning through meaningful and responsible uses of AI. Nichole leverages evidence-based strategies and inquiry-driven instruction to cultivate critical thinking and empower students to lead in an ever-changing world.
Patricia Swinton
Arkansas
Patricia is a high school English Language Arts teacher and Dyslexia Specialist with a strong focus on student engagement, critical thinking, and literacy development. Through her work with Teach Plus Arkansas, she participates in teacher-led research, including designing student surveys to better understand what motivates students to attend school and stay engaged. Her practice centers on elevating student voice and making student thinking visible through discussion, writing, and reflection.
Mary Slomkowski
Illinois
Mary is a middle school ELA teacher in Chicago. Her work centers on helping students think critically and engage actively in their communities. She strives to nurture hearts that recognize brokenness while equipping students with the skills needed to become agents of repair, working in partnership with families to raise thoughtful, compassionate adults.
Idit Aluma
New York
Idit has taught in the New York City Department of Education for 11 years and currently serves as a Social Studies educator for AP U.S. History, Economics, and Government. She previously spent a decade teaching 9th-grade World History and has led multiple school initiatives, including social-emotional learning, student government, and serving as Head of the Social Studies Department. Outside the classroom, she enjoys travel, art history, and film, interests she believes enrich both her teaching and personal growth.
Frank Slomkowski
Illinois
Frank teaches MYP and DP Science at Daystar Academy in Chicago, where he helps students see science as a powerful lens for understanding and improving the world. He is particularly interested in inquiry-based learning and supporting students in asking better questions, evaluating evidence critically, and communicating ideas clearly. Frank is excited to partner with Socra to explore new ways of supporting student thinking and reflection.
Carolyn Shaw
Virginia
Carolyn Shaw is a special education teacher and case manager. She began her career working with children with autism through behavior therapy before transitioning into the classroom, first as a middle school teacher and now as a high school teacher. She recently completed her master’s degree in special education. Carolyn’s work focuses on supporting high school students with disabilities in the general education setting and helping them make meaningful plans for their future.
Cathleen Beachboard
Virginia
Cathleen Beachboard is a nationally recognized teacher, author, researcher, and speaker dedicated to transforming schools through the science of psychological hope. With more than two decades of teaching middle and high school English, she brings a rare blend of classroom credibility and research expertise to her work. Cathleen holds a master’s degree in psychology and is completing doctoral research focused on how hope, agency, and resilience can be intentionally taught to improve student achievement, well-being, and long-term outcomes. She is the author of The School of Hope and a featured contributor to Edutopia, where her practical, research-backed strategies help educators address anxiety, disengagement, and burnout. Shaped by both her professional work and her personal experience as an adoptive parent, Cathleen’s mission is to help schools move beyond survival toward environments where students and educators truly thrive.
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Frequently asked questions
The questions we hear most often from teachers exploring Socra.
Our blog
From our co-founders
We believe education needs new ways to see and support student thinking. In our blog, we share the ideas behind Socra and the challenges we're tackling in today's classrooms.
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