Written by Paige DeLozier
TalkingPoints turns 10
TalkingPoints has spent the last decade breaking down barriers between families and schools and fueling student success through technology, innovation, and research-backed solutions. We’ve reached over 24 million people, proving that when families and educators connect, students thrive. Help us make the next 10 years even bigger.
Universal Family Engagement in 2025 and beyond
TalkingPoints is the leading Universal Family Engagement platform, uniquely combining embedded expert guidance, scaled communications tools, and data-driven interventions. In 2025, new features and functionalities have allowed districts and schools nationwide to foster highly effective home-school partnerships.
Check out these articles on our blog to learn more about the benefits of Universal Family Engagement for every stakeholder.
- 6 benefits of Universal Family Engagement for students
- 5 benefits of Universal Family Engagement for classrooms
- 6 benefits of Universal Family Engagement for schools
- The benefits of Universal Family Engagement for districts and communities
All eyes on attendance
Chronic absenteeism is one of the most urgent challenges facing schools and districts. During September, TalkingPoints shared strategies and tools to help districts strengthen their attendance efforts. Discover proven scalable attendance solutions from TalkingPoints here or begin by reading our most popular attendance blog of the year below.
Read our 5 tips for improving student attendance blog article.
Reach all families when it matters most
Speaking of urgent challenges, at TalkingPoints we know that When every family needs to receive a critical message quickly, clearly, and in a language they understand, nothing can be left to chance. TalkingPoints District Emergency Alerts & Broadcast Notifications is the unified communication solution designed for schools and districts that ensures you reach all families–when the message matters most.
TalkingPoints’ text-first communication model has less than a 1% opt-out rate, ensuring you reach 99% of families quickly and easily. It also delivers automated calls, emails, and app notifications, all backed by our industry-leading translation — so every family receives the message and understands it.
The power of partnership
Of course, TalkingPoints would not be what it is without the support and dedication of districts nationwide. We want to thank our long-standing partners Syracuse City School District, Buffalo Public School District, Tulsa Public Schools, Kansas City Public Schools, Aurora Public Schools, Wake County Public School System, and Seattle Public Schools for their continued focus on family engagement.
TalkingPoints for every role in 2026
Whether you’re a classroom teacher, a family member, or a superintendent, TalkingPoints has the family engagement solutions and resources for you.
For schools and districts
Features
Resources
- What if culture IS the strategy: A playbook for leading boldly with families
- From chaos to calm: A dual strategy for Universal Family Engagement at the district and classroom levels
- Shifting mindsets to unlock student outcomes gains through effective family-school partnerships
All of the webinars above are also available on your favorite podcast streaming services!
Tune in to TalkingPoints: The Podcast today.
For teachers
Features
Resources
- How educators can write clear messages for multilingual families
- Beyond holidays: 5 ways to build meaningful connections in every season
- Parent-teacher conferences: What families and educators really want
For families
Features
Resources
- Family Flyer (English, other languages available upon request)
As we enter 2026, TalkingPoints remains dedicated to supporting every family, educator, and student in building the connections that matter most. Together, we’ve proven that Universal Family Engagement unlocks success for all. Let’s make the next 10 years our most impactful yet—join our movement, stay connected, and help us make every voice count.
Start strengthening your school-family partnership—book a TalkingPoints demo
Celebrating 10 years of partnership and impact
For a decade, TalkingPoints has supported students, families, and educators through the power of effective family-school partnerships. As an education technology nonprofit, our award-winning communication and family engagement platform has improved outcomes for districts and students across the country.
We connect 9 million+ educators, students, and family members annually and have facilitated more than one billion conversations—building trust, fostering relationships, and fueling student success. Named by Common Sense Education as “the best overall family communication platform for teachers and schools,” TalkingPoints drives measurable gains in attendance and academic achievement, backed by rigorous, causal research.
Join us in building a future where every child has the support they need to thrive.
