How educators can write clear messages for multilingual families
1 in 4 schoolchildren speak a language other than English at home. This creates a language barrier to family engagement that many teachers are not equipped to overcome without support. TalkingPoints is not only here to provide translation for your messages to families, but to help you be proactive in writing messages that will translate accurately for all families in all languages.
6 benefits of Universal Family Engagement for schools
From classrooms to campuses: The schoolwide power of family partnerships Written by Kate Pechacek Universal Family Engagement is the practice of improving outcomes for all students by fostering effective partnerships […]
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 […]
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 […]
4 proven strategies to make families feel welcome in schools and classrooms
Here are four ways to make families feel more welcome in your school buildings and classrooms, engaging them in a positive and inclusive community that supports learning and growth.
Meet your back-to-school superfans: Families!
Written by Kate Pechacek The back-to-school tale of two cities There’s something exciting about back-to-school season. The new class of kindergarteners enter the doors for the first time, middle schoolers […]