Author: Heather

What to look for when evaluating edtech vendors

From the lens of a CTO/CIO using the Shared Responsibility Model by John Krull When evaluating family engagement and communications solutions or any edtech product, the K-12 CIO or CTO […]

Rebuilding and re-setting culture after the long tail of COVID

by Kate Pechacek    If change is hard, then COVID may have been the hardest collective moment in US education history. If schools could name one word they would like […]

Positive First Interactions: 3 Quick Wins for School Leaders

by Heather Dooley   The start of the school year brings excitement and opportunity, and hectic to-do lists for school administration teams. At the top of the list, make sure […]

3 Steps to Enable Effective Family Engagement for Principals and District Leaders

by Kate Pechacek   Strong partnerships between schools, districts, and families are the heart of a positive, collaborative school culture. Site and district leaders set the tone for creating a […]

Five Tips for Better Attendance

by Heather Dooley   Practical ways to tap into your greatest (and free!) resource to improve attendance: families  Chronic absenteeism has long been a critical concern for schools and districts, […]

Empowering Connections – TalkingPoints Looks Back on the 2022-2023 School Year

One of the joys of being an educator is having a front-row seat to the constant state of change in a child’s life. Thanks to their limitless curiosity, children are […]

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