From Attendance to Opportunity: How ECISD Is Strengthening Family Engagement—and Investing in the Future of Its Community
When Shane McKay talks about attendance, he doesn’t start with funding. He starts with students. “As humans we are designed to be social creatures,” says McKay, Assistant Superintendent for East […]
Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints
Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools PART 1: Setting the Stage—Why Communication Matters at Westlawn Westlawn Elementary School, a Title I school serving a […]
How Green Bay Area Public Schools built a systemic culture of family engagement
Part One of a Three-Part Series Contributors: Ingrid Parker-Hill, Director of Engagement Michelle Thompson, Title I Program Support Teacher Luis Franco, Bilingual Family Engagement Coordinator Carrie Rogers, Family Engagement Coordinator […]
Family engagement that works: Lessons from Eden Prairie Schools
Based on an interview with Aditi Kumari, Digital Strategy Coordinator, Marketing and Communications Department at Eden Prairie Schools in Minnesota At a Glance Eden Prairie Schools serves nearly 10,000 students […]
Why timing matters: How one principal boosted family engagement using data
In today’s increasingly digital and diverse educational landscape, school leaders are seeking smarter ways to build authentic connections with families. At Esperanza Cyber Charter School, Principal Melissa Molina took a strategic, data-driven approach to communication, uncovering a surprising insight that transformed family engagement.