From chaos to calm: A dual strategy for family engagement at the district and classroom level
Written by Kate Pechacek Let’s be honest—there’s never been a moment in public education quite like this. And as common as this sentiment has become, it always seems to be […]
Family Engagement Summit
Unlocking the power of partnership in Tennessee Written by Paige DeLozier TalkingPoints, the Tennessee Education Association (TEA), and the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) hosted […]
When universal family engagement is the solution
Turning challenges into opportunities for connection Written by Paige DeLozier Educators, students, and their families face challenges every day from academic frustration to attendance issues to mental health concerns. […]
Empowering student success through universal family engagement: a call to action
Written by TalkingPoints At TalkingPoints, addressing learning loss in students, particularly those from under-resourced communities, is core to our mission. We believe the critical strategy to narrow these widening gaps […]
Winter celebrations in culturally-responsive classrooms
With these tips, and the incredible resources and contributions of your students’ families, you’ll make this year’s holiday celebration one that students will remember, cherish, and learn from too.
Family conferences that count
Written by Paige DeLozier Rethinking parent-teacher conferences One of the amazing things about American education is that conferences are portrayed as informational meetings for students’ families to learn their current […]
Lightening your load with TalkingPoints and Tarjimly
Written by Paige DeLozier in association with Sara Haj-Hassan of Tarjimly “My plate is too full.” “I am wearing so many hats this year.” I have lost count of how […]