“Stop the Drop” in K-12 enrollment: 3 steps to improve enrollment with the stories families tell
Written by Kate Pechacek When districts talk about enrollment, the conversation often turns quickly to numbers: projections, cohorts, competition, and funding formulas. But enrollment doesn’t begin on a spreadsheet, and […]
Moving from communication to engagement
Written by Paige DeLozier Welcoming students and families back to school is the first and most important task of the year. The impact this first impression has on relationships, […]
Positive first interactions: 3 quick wins for school leaders
Written 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 […]
‘It’s your birthday!’ and other happy things
Written by Paige DeLozier At TalkingPoints, we believe that family engagement must include positive interactions. Dr. Karen Mapp, America’s foremost expert on family engagement, explains how making families […]
3 steps to enable effective family engagement for principals and district leaders
Written 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 […]
The power of partnership starts with trust
TalkingPoints Talks with Ali Sutherland, EL Teacher In the ten years Ali Sutherland has been teaching, she says she has recognized that the ideal relationship between a teacher and […]
Empowering connections: TalkingPoints looks back on the 2022-2023 school year
Written by Paige DeLozier 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 […]