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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 […]

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Inside the Forbes Impact Summit: Reimagining what is possible for education and philanthropy

Written by Heejae Lim I recently had the honor of being invited to join the first-ever Forbes Impact Summit in New York City. It was inspiring to be in a […]

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Attendance Awareness Month 2025: A month of learning, partnership, and progress

Written by TalkingPoints Every September, Attendance Awareness Month reminds us of a simple truth: the more students show up to school, the more they learn. Supporting districts, schools, educators, and […]

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Parent-teacher conferences that work: What families and educators really want

Written by Paige DeLozier Why it’s time to rethink parent-teacher conferences In many schools, parent-teacher conferences are treated as one-way updates—teachers share grades, families listen, and time runs out. But […]

5 tips for improving student attendance

Written by Heather Dooley Practical ways to tap into your greatest (and free!) resource to improve attendance: Families  Chronic absenteeism has long been a challenge for schools and districts—and with […]

Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow: TalkingPoints Supports Attendance Awareness Month

Written by Attendance Works This September marks the 13th annual Attendance Awareness Month, a time for schools, families, and communities to come together around the message that regular school attendance […]

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10 years of TalkingPoints: How AI is transforming education for families and schools

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 […]