The Power of Questions: Gauging Reading vs Engaging Discussion
The Power of Questions: Gauging Reading versus Engaging Discussion By Sharon Thomas, Director of K-12 and Family Engagement Programs In a world often focused
Touchstones in the Wild
At a school in Washington, state, students use Touchstones® to learn productive discussion.Read the article here: www.cascadiadaily.com/2025/oct/05/in-bellingham-classroom-no-screens-allowed-but-ancient-greek-required
How Do We Grade Touchstones?
“How Do We Grade Touchstones?” By Sharon Thomas, Direction of K-12 and Family Engagement Programs For all of the joys that come with teaching—helping
The Long Game: Supporting Change in Discussion and Community
By Sharon Thomas, Director of K-12 and Family Engagement Programs “There is nothing stronger than these two: patience and time. They will do it
Touchstones in Schools: It’s Not Just for Kids
By Sharon Thomas, Director of K-12 and Family Engagement Programs Over the years, teachers and school leaders have identified the need for more
We Need to Talk: The Problem with the “Right” Answers
by Sharon Thomas, Director of K-12 and Family Engagement Programs Across generations and across cultures, schools traditionally have been top-down institutions. Schools are,
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