TalkingPoints blog

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

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Spring Family Engagement That Sets Up Success

Spring is one of the busiest and most high-pressure seasons for K–12 districts. Testing windows, grades, student transitions, summer planning, fall registration, and staffing changes all happen at once. In […]

Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints

PART 4: Sustaining Success—Leadership, Strategy, and the Path Forward Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools Fostering timely support and intervention Administrators at Westlawn utilize […]

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Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints

PART 3: Building Bridges—The Parent Perspective     Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools A window into the classroom: The parent perspective The success […]

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Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints

PART 2: Meaningful Connections—How Staff Leverage TalkingPoints Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools The universal platform for connection TalkingPoints is a research-based, unique solution […]

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Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints

PART 1: Setting the stage—Why communication matters at Westlawn Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools Westlawn Elementary School, a Title I school serving a […]

Enduring family engagement: A districtwide approach to trusting school-family partnerships

Written by Kate Pechacek Universal Family Engagement defined Universal Family Engagement is the practice of improving outcomes for all students by fostering effective partnerships between schools and families. Universal Family […]

part 5 of AI blog series - the future of AI

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

Right now, the discussion about AI in K-12 education is everywhere—dominating headlines, inspiring hope, and raising tough questions. From breakthrough innovations to concerns about equity and ethics, the conversation is […]