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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 […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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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 […]