Calling all teachers and other educators with ties to the St. John’s College community! Come join us for an interactive and exciting opportunity to connect with fellow educators, delve into the art and science of discussion-based teaching and learning, and spend time engaging with others who are passionate about education. Beverages and snacks will be provided, and there’s a special raffle to win a free class set of Touchpebbles or Touchstones classroom materials.

Learn more and find the registration link here: www.touchstones.org/ts

This event raises funds to ensure that Touchstones is always able to deliver training and our proven discussion-based program materials to educators, psychosocial program professionals, and volunteers. Through Touchstones discussion programs, participants of all ages learn to listen actively, think reflectively and critically, consider multiple perspectives, and share responsibility for building a more inclusive and collaborative society and world.

During this exhibition, tickets for a raffle to win the untitled painting (shown here) by Elliott Zuckerman will go on sale. The raffle will run through 6:30 PM on Nov. 15, and the winning ticket will be drawn at the special Mapping the Future celebration honoring Howard Zeiderman.

For more information, please contact Jenny@touchstones.org

As Howard Zeiderman, co-founder and lead program creator of the Touchstones Discussion Project, retires from the staff, the Touchstones Board of Directors invites you to join them in recognizing Howard’s extraordinary contributions to the field of education. This special evening features guest speakers who will share how Howard’s work and commitment to democratic and equitable engagement in education have shaped their personal and professional lives.

In addition, the 2025 Touchstones Teachers of the Year and our Volunteer of the Year will speak to how the Touchstones approach to discussion-based teaching and learning fosters authentic connections, community, and collaborative leadership among students of all ages and backgrounds.

Special features during this fun and celebratory night include an art raffle and a special auction, with all proceeds supporting the development and implementation of Touchstones programs in new school, community, and organizational sites at a time when Touchstones skills are needed—by each of us—more than ever before.

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