From Conversation to Curriculum: How Baltimore County Families Are Supporting Early Literacy at Home
Written by Rob Bayuk in partnership with Megan Dowdle, Kindergarten Teacher at Glenmar Elementary, and Natalie Eder, Kindergarten Teacher at Halstead Academy Part Two of a Two-Part Series Part One […]
Family engagement 2020: Silver linings and lessons learned
Written by TalkingPoints Much has been written about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on education. Stay-at-home orders and the shift to distance learning exposed and exacerbated existing inequities, challenged […]
How to end the school year on a high note and help prepare students and families for summer
Written by TalkingPoints Class parties. Award ceremonies. Graduation and more. We know that your students and families look forward to these traditions at the end of each school year, as […]
Supporting high need students and families with distance learning
Written by TalkingPoints All families are struggling to adapt to the “new normal” of remote learning. This is especially true for families of students with learning differences. Many have been […]
Engaging families in tough times
Written by TalkingPoints Families want a great education for their children. But challenging circumstances–like a job loss or sudden illness–can make it hard for families to be in touch with […]
Here to help: TalkingPoints for Schools and Districts FREE
Written by TalkingPoints As you know, TalkingPoints provides a family engagement platform with two-way translation, coaching and content. As a mission-driven non-profit, we’re focused on what we can do to […]
5 tips to jump start your connections with families
Written by TalkingPoints The beginning of a new school year can be quite a busy time for you. You’re setting up a new classroom, planning your lessons, and most importantly, […]