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Happy Birthday to a writer who continues to fascinate and amaze--William Shakespeare! #touchstonesdiscussions #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
April 23, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Today we eat pie to show our love for the numbers! Happy Pi Day! #touchstonesdiscussions #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
March 14, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Touchstones celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth with resources for schools in navigating emotional topics. This week, we focus on "Who has the right to speak for others?". Students learn to use their voice while also respecting others. #touchstonesdiscussions #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
February 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Happy #NationalPoetryMonth! Each week this month, we'll highlight the Touchstones Essential Skills that students practice in every discussion by using poetry. To start, "Invictus"! #touchstonesdiscussions #touchstones #collaborativediscussion #civildiscourse
April 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Today, Touchstones honors indigenous people around the globe! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #civildiscourse
October 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Our #NationalPoetryMonth posts continue this week by focusing on the skills of analytical reasoning, collaboration, and cooperative learning, which students can practice with this poem by Laure-Anne Bosselaar. #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #civildiscourse
April 15, 2025 at 2:04 PM
#NationalPoetryMonth continues with Amy Lowell's "Listening." This poem provides practice in the Touchstones Essential Skills of Leadership, Speaking, and Reflective Thinking (not to mention the one in the poem's title). #touchstonesdiscussions #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
April 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
How do you teach students to navigate polarizing conversations with confidence, curiosity, and respect?

At the University of Texas at San Antonio, Professor Sara DeTurk has been doing just that. 👉 iftalks.org/G5BhR

#WhatIF #CollaborativeDiscussion #HigherEd #DialogueMatters
February 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Embracing differences: a key to creativity and innovation #touchstonesdiscussion #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
July 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Happy #WomensHistoryMonth! Touchstones builds skills to help students navigate topics deeply with civility. Each week this month, we'll highlight a lesson that teaches these skills using writings from women writers and thinkers. #touchstonesdiscussionproject #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
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🚀 Meet the 2025 Collaborative Discussion Visiting Fellows! 🚀

This year’s Fellows will be developing new activities for the free Collaborative Discussion Toolkit and enhancing content for workshops and trainings.

Learn more at iftalks.org/HNePg

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February 10, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Astronaut Mae Jemison boldly kicks off Women's History Month! #touchstonesdiscussions #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
March 3, 2026 at 3:06 PM
#WomensHistoryMonth continues with wisdom from the one and only Beyonce! #touchstonesdiscussions #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
March 10, 2026 at 2:03 PM
By popular demand, we’ve opened TWO more Collaborative Discussion Coach Trainings, in July & Sept. Want to lead more inclusive, thoughtful conversations in your classroom, workplace, or community? This is your chance!

👉 Learn more: www.interactivityfoundation....

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April 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Enjoy some 2024-2025 student and teacher reflections all this week on #touchstonesdiscussions. #collaborativediscussion #civildiscourse
June 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Closing out #WomensHistoryMonth is Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai. #touchstonesdiscussions #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
March 24, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Building positive classroom culture and relationships by supporting each other in discussion #touchstonesdiscussion #civildiscourse #collaborativediscussion
July 29, 2025 at 2:04 PM