Reach and communicate: Maximizing back-to-school family engagement
Why back-to-school is the best time for family engagement Written by Kate Pechacek Back-to-school season is a unique moment when families and educators are completely in sync: both hopeful, both […]
Inconsistent implementation can lead to unintended disparities
Written by Kate Pechacek When we hear the word “equity” in the context of schools, several predisposed thoughts likely arise. We may immediately think of disparities in outcomes among ESSA-defined […]
Teacher spotlight: Carving out student success with Sam Haven
Written by Paige DeLozier With eleven years of teaching experience in Aurora, Colorado, Sam Haven has had the privilege of instructing a diverse population of students across a wide […]
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.