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Leading the way: 2024’s lessons in Universal Family Engagement

Written by Paige DeLozier   As December ends and a new year begins, it’s important to reflect on what this year held for TalkingPoints and our partners.  For TalkingPoints, 2024 […]

Casual study finds use of TalkingPoints led to 24% decrease in absence rates in Tulsa Public Schools

Causal study shows TalkingPoints’ Universal Family Engagement platform drove 24% decrease in absence rates

Written by TalkingPoints   Quasi-Experimental Study Highlights the Impact of Effective Family-School Partnerships on Student Attendance   San Francisco, CA — TalkingPoints, an education technology nonprofit dedicated to improving student […]

TalkingPoints featured in new evidence-based Family Engagement Solutions hub. Image includes National PTA and Evidence for ESSA logos.

TalkingPoints featured in National PTA and Johns Hopkins University’s family engagement resource

The TalkingPoints Universal Family Engagement platform was featured in the new, free online resource of evidence-based programs that strengthen family-school partnerships and improve student outcomes.   San Francisco, CA – […]

5 family engagement myths busted

Written by Paige DeLozier   Family engagement is a concept that some educators specialize in, while others are less familiar with it. Nonetheless, everyone has an opinion on the topic, […]

3 things we learned from communications leaders at NSPRA

Written by Heather Dooley The TalkingPoints team caught up with many of our district partners at July’s NSPRA conference in Bellevue, WA. We enjoyed hosting an interactive session with our […]

Inconsistent implementation can lead to unintended disparities

Written by Kate Pechacek When we hear the word “equity” in the context of schools, several predisposed thoughts likely arise. We may immediately think of disparities in outcomes among ESSA-defined […]