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 […]