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 […]
Attendance Awareness Month 2025: A month of learning, partnership, and progress
Written by TalkingPoints Every September, Attendance Awareness Month reminds us of a simple truth: the more students show up to school, the more they learn. Supporting districts, schools, educators, and […]
Parent-teacher conferences that work: What families and educators really want
Written by Paige DeLozier Why it’s time to rethink parent-teacher conferences In many schools, parent-teacher conferences are treated as one-way updates—teachers share grades, families listen, and time runs out. But […]
5 tips for improving student attendance
Written by Heather Dooley Practical ways to tap into your greatest (and free!) resource to improve attendance: Families Chronic absenteeism has long been a challenge for schools and districts—and with […]
Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow: TalkingPoints Supports Attendance Awareness Month
Written by Attendance Works This September marks the 13th annual Attendance Awareness Month, a time for schools, families, and communities to come together around the message that regular school attendance […]
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 […]
Nourishing a strong school culture with sustainable family partnerships
Written by TalkingPoints The bus doors swing open and sneakers scurry towards the school entrance. Instead of a cold metal door handle, students are ushered inside with high fives and […]