Touchstones June Update

Become a Touchstones Fellow!

Build your discussion leadership skills through hands on practice with other educators as part of our virtual professional learning cohort. Beginning October 11, Fellows gather for 8 weeks to engage with our Exploring American Perspectives (EAP) volume – which exclusively includes works by African American and Black contributors – to explore themes of belonging, inclusion, equity, voice, leadership, and community. Info sessions will be held August 23 and 25 and applications are due by September 20.

Open Enrollment Back-to-School Workshop Series

Become acquainted with key Touchstones discussion strategies in a warm online community of educators. Workshops will run on August 3rd and 4th from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Registration fee for attendance at both workshops is $175. Space is limited to 15 participants. 

Join us for our Online Community Discussion!

Seeking to polish your discussion skills and connect with the Touchstones community? We will be holding a Community Discussion tomorrow, Thursday, June 16th, 7:30 to 8:45 PM, and as always, all are welcome. No prior preparation is required. Saturday Community Discussions are on hiatus for the summer. 

15% Off Discussion Leadership: Getting Started

This is an offer you won't want to miss! Learn how to strengthen participation, cooperation, listening skills, and shared leadership in your discussions. Study techniques for cultivating a vigorous, supportive classroom environment and improving as a discussion leader. 

• How Metacognition Boosts Learning
• Guiding Students To Be Comfortable Public Speaking
• Promoting Student-Led Learning Elementary School
• Using Inquiry to Channel the Natural Curiosity of All Students

The Touchstones community spans the globe! Help us spread the word about the amazing work happening in your classroom or community group by sharing your story on social media. Use the hashtag #BeyondTheSocraticSeminar in your posts or complete this form to be featured in an upcoming #TouchstonesSpotlight on our channels.