And Then There Was Light: Touchstones 40 Years Later
By Sharon Thomas In the beginning, there was darkness. And then three professors from St. John’s College turned on the video camera. Forty
Mapping Your World: The Touchstones Origin Story
by Sharon ThomasNext year, Touchstones will be 40 years old. That remarkable milestone has led us to realize two things: We don’t have a comprehensive,
Touchstones PD: The Key Link between Process and Practice
by Sharon Thomas For educators, the term “professional development” (PD) is a type of loaded language. Schools everywhere seek to provide teachers, leaders, and
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,
Performing A One-Woman Show
Actor Joan Smith on Performing One-Woman Show Grounded in Partnership with the Touchstones® Discussion Project SHOWING August 4-20, 2023 at Maryland Hall for
Teaching and Learning Together with Touchpebbles
Teaching and Learning Together with Touchpebbles Dr. Nathan Slife I am so grateful for the opportunity to volunteer at Kesterson Elementary this summer
How to Cultivate Collaborative Leadership in Your Class Discussions
How to Cultivate Collaborative Leadership in Your Class Discussions by Brittany Usiak, K-12 and Adult Programs Manager Today’s post is the fourth and
3 Practical Ways to Help Students Build Active Listening Skills
3 Practical Ways to Help Students Build Active Listening Skills In today’s post, we’re continuing our ongoing series highlighting the Four Stages of
3 Strategies to Help Students Value All Voices in Class Discussions
3 Strategies to Help Students Value All Voices in Class Discussions We’re continuing our series on the Four Stages of Group Development in
3 Strategies for Addressing the Barriers to Participation in Class Discussions
3 Strategies for Addressing the Barriers to Participation in Class Discussions By Brittany Usiak, K-12 and Adult Education Programs Manager We’re kicking off
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