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 […]
Here are the questions everyone always asks us about TalkingPoints
Written by Andrew Unrein As educators and administrators, we are all gifted with ample free time. Made you look, didn’t I? All jokes aside, life is hectic for right […]
Introducing Universal Admin Communications from TalkingPoints
Written by Tyson Jurgens As the leading unified family engagement platform, we’re committed to building tools that better support schools and districts as they engage with families, build strong […]
Moving from communication to engagement
Written by Paige DeLozier Welcoming students and families back to school is the first and most important task of the year. The impact this first impression has on relationships, […]
Positive first interactions: 3 quick wins for school leaders
Written by Heather Dooley The start of the school year brings excitement and opportunity, and hectic to-do lists for school administration teams. At the top of the list, make […]
‘It’s your birthday!’ and other happy things
Written by Paige DeLozier At TalkingPoints, we believe that family engagement must include positive interactions. Dr. Karen Mapp, America’s foremost expert on family engagement, explains how making families […]
3 steps to enable effective family engagement for principals and district leaders
Written by Kate Pechacek Strong partnerships between schools, districts, and families are the heart of a positive, collaborative school culture. Site and district leaders set the tone for creating […]