Family Engagement Summit
Unlocking the Power of Partnership in Tennessee Written by Paige DeLozier TalkingPoints, the Tennessee Education Association (TEA), and the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) hosted […]
When Universal Family Engagement is the Solution
Turning challenges into opportunities for connection Written by Paige DeLozier Educators, students, and their families face challenges every day from academic frustration to attendance issues to mental health concerns. […]
Empowering Student Success through Universal Family Engagement: A Call to Action
At TalkingPoints, addressing learning loss in students, particularly those from under-resourced communities, is core to our mission. We believe the critical strategy to narrow these widening gaps that demands the […]
Winter Celebrations in Culturally-Responsive Classrooms
With these tips, and the incredible resources and contributions of your students’ families, you’ll make this year’s holiday celebration one that students will remember, cherish, and learn from too.
Family Conferences that Count
Written by Paige DeLozier Rethinking parent-teacher conferences One of the amazing things about American education is that conferences are portrayed as informational meetings for students’ families to learn their current […]
Lightening your load with TalkingPoints and Tarjimly
Written by Paige DeLozier in association with Sara Haj-Hassan of Tarjimly “My plate is too full.” “I am wearing so many hats this year.” I have lost count of how […]
The Link Between Student Behavior and Family Engagement
by Heather Dooley While schools have resumed a level of normalcy post-COVID, the impact distance learning had on student behavior persists. At the start of the 2023-24 school year, educators […]