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
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How to Cultivate Collaborative Leadership in Your Class Discussions
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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
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Touchstones Spotlight on Keith Eaton, 2022 Teacher of the Year: Listening “Below the Surface”
By: Lysithia Page, Social Media Manager Keith Eaton, the 2022 Geoffrey J. Comber Touchstones Teacher of the Year, has taught at Mount Desert Island
Touchstones Democratizes Education
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6 Ways to Strengthen the Impact of Discussion in Your School
by Brittany Usiak, K-12 and Adult Programs Manager Building civil discourse skills, shifting power and responsibility to students, and establishing a more inclusive school
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