Works
DeMille is noted for his promotion of an educational paradigm popularly known as Thomas Jefferson Education, Leadership Education or TJEd (pronounced "tee-jay-ed"). Most of his works, whether philosophical, political or educational, promote his view that the state of modern education is not favorable for reliably producing principled leaders of the caliber of Thomas Jefferson, while also conveying an overview of his philosophies and prescriptions for how individuals can provide themselves with a quality self-education and/or select an institution that will deliver an excellent learning experience. He asserts that a classical, mentored education empowers the individual to successfully meet the challenges of the time—whether as an educator, an entrepreneur, a community leader or a parent.
His notable works include:
- LeaderShift: A Call for Americans to Finally Stand Up and Lead (2013, with Orrin Woodward; published by Business Plus. This title was included on the bestseller lists of major periodicals including New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Publishers Weekly and Globe and Mail.
- A Thomas Jefferson Education: Teaching a Generation of Leaders for the Twenty-first Century (1st edition, softbound, 2000; 4th edition 2013; published by TJEd.org)
- Leadership Education: The Phases of Learning (2008, with Rachel DeMille; published by TJEd.org)
- A Thomas Jefferson Education Home Companion (2012, with Rachel DeMille and Diann Jeppson; published by TJEd.org)
- The Coming Aristocracy: Education and the Future of Freedom (2009; published by The Center for Social Leadership)
- Thomas Jefferson Education for Teens (2009, with Shanon Brooks; published by TJEd.org)
- The Four Lost American Ideals (audio CD, 2009; published by The Center for Social Leadership)
- FreedomShift (2010; published by The Center for Social Leadership>
- The Student Whisperer (2011, with Tiffany Earl; published by TJEdOnline)
- 1913 (2012; published by Obstaclés Press)
- Various monographs and audios
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