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Touchstones Discussion Project
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Touchstones transforms education. In Touchstones programs, people of all ages and backgrounds learn to speak intentionally, listen actively, think reflectively, and share leadership. These are tools for life. www.touchstones.org
Happy Holidays!
December 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Touchstones loves math! Happy Mathematics Day to all! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #inclusivediscussion #civildiscourse
December 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Join us for our last Online Community Discussion of 2024. Be a part of a collaborative discussion that helps build leadership, critical thinking and discussion skills. We hope to see you there.
December 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Join us in the new year for an introductory workshop! #collaborativediscussion #inclusivediscussion #touchstonesdiscussions #civildiscourse
December 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
We're still flying high after our event in November that celebrated the retirement of our co-founder, Howard Zeiderman, and our Teachers and Volunteer of the Year. Such a wonderful evening for everyone! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #inclusivediscussion #civildiscourse
December 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Touchstones works to build a world where all voices are included and respected. Happy Human Rights Day! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #inclusivediscussion #civildiscourse
December 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thank you, Touchstones volunteers, for helping make this year’s success truly extraordinary. Together, we offered over 36 classes for incarcerated women at MCIW, hosted 25 online community discussions with participants from around the world, and relied on so many of you to support
December 5, 2025 at 3:04 PM
We're closing in on the end of the Still Water Challenge! In this post, 2025 Touchstones Volunteer of the Year Kim Riley explains how she has personally grown from using Touchstones and how the process benefits us all. To donate to the challenge, visit touchstones.org. #touchstonesdiscussions
December 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full. Your generosity and support have helped us turn challenges into possibilities and hope into real change. Thank you for believing in our mission and for standing with Touchstones. We are truly grateful for you.
November 27, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The 2026 dates have dropped! Join us for one of our introductory workshops online from anywhere or in-person in Baltimore, MD. Use the link below to register or visit the Upcoming Workshops page on touchstones.org: touchstones.org/workshops-tr...
November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Happy World Philosophy Day! We celebrate the people who wrestle with ideas about life and love and learning. #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #civildiscourse #inclusivediscussion
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We're closing in on our December target! This month, meet one of our newest board members, Charlie Green, and why he supports Touchstones. Donate to the Still Water Challenge on our website! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #inclusivediscussion #civildiscourse
November 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
November 13 is World Kindness Day, and we are delighted that it coincides with #TouchstonesWeek 2025 this year. Be kind today and every day! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #inclusivediscussion #civildiscourse
November 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Touchstones Week 2025 is here! To receive your free materials (in English, Spanish, and French), register on our website (touchstones.org) or email us at schoolprograms@touchstones.org. #touchstonesdiscussion #collaborativediscussion #inclusivediscussion #civildiscourse
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 PM
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
You still have time to buy tickets before we raffle off this gorgeous painting, Untitled, by Elliott Zuckerman, on November 15. Use the link to buy your raffle tickets now! touchstones.org/art/art-raff...
November 4, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Happy Halloween to all who spookily celebrate! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #civil discourse
October 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM
We're sooo close! We have two more months to hit our target for the Still Water Challenge, and we're almost there. In this post, see Touchstones co-founder Nicholas Maistrellis describe about the programs he cares about the most. Donate using the QR code or via our website, touchstones.org.
October 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
October 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Today, Touchstones honors indigenous people around the globe! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #civildiscourse
October 13, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Touchstones celebrated the art of Elliott Zuckerman this past weekend at an event hosted by our wonderful volunteers, Craven and JD Engels. We will raffle off this gorgeous painting, Untitled, on November 15. Use the link to buy your raffle tickets now! touchstones.org/art/art-raff...
October 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
The Still Water Challenge continues, and we continue to grow to meet our target! In this month's post, USMC veteran and Touchstones board member Cole Caudle shares the impact of Touchstones on his life. Join us in this mission! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #civildiscourse
September 30, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We continue celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with a quote from writer Sandra Cisneros, whose work was part of our annual Touchstones Week a few years ago. Here's to small daily acts that build a better world! #touchstonesdiscussions #collaborativediscussion #civildiscourse
September 25, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Peace is not given—it is built. It begins when we are willing to truly listen to one another. To achieve peace, we must strive to bridge divides, reaching across differences with open minds and open hearts, ready to hear, learn, and grow together.

Happy International Peace Day from Touchstones.
September 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Join us for our bi-weekly online discussions and explore the group’s ideas and a short text that relates to the theme of community.
*No advanced preparation is needed — we provide everything on the fly.
*No ongoing commitment. Come when it’s convenient.

Register at touchstones.org/community-pr...
September 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM