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Learn how educators are using TalkingPoints to connect with families outside the classroom, across language barriers, and much more.

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“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 […]

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Nicolet Elementary: Meeting families where they are, one text at a time

This post is part three of our Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) co‑authored series on how schools are using TalkingPoints to build stronger relationships with families. Contributors: Lori McArthur, […]

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Preble High School: Making a big school feel personal through family engagement

This post is part two of our Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) co-authored series on how schools are using TalkingPoints to build stronger relationships with families.  Contributors: Courtney Kuehn […]

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How Green Bay Area Public Schools built a systemic culture of family engagement

Part One of a Three-Part Series Contributors: Ingrid Parker-Hill, Director of Engagement Michelle Thompson, Title I Program Support Teacher Luis Franco, Bilingual Family Engagement Coordinator Carrie Rogers, Family Engagement Coordinator […]

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Entering 2026 with the power of positivity in K-12 school communication

Written by TalkingPoints A positive start to the new year “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” — Willie Nelson January is a time […]

Reflecting on 2025: How TalkingPoints powers family engagement and attendance success

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. […]

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A 5-part series on breaking barriers, building trust, and driving educational equity with AI

Right now, the discussion about AI in education is everywhere—dominating headlines, inspiring hope, and raising tough questions. From breakthrough innovations to concerns about equity and ethics, the conversation is loud […]