Positive First Interactions: 3 Quick Wins for School Leaders
by Heather Dooley The start of the school year brings excitement and opportunity, and hectic to-do lists for school administration teams. At the top of the list, make sure […]
‘It’s your birthday!’ and other happy things
Written by Paige DeLozier At TalkingPoints, we believe that family engagement must include positive interactions. Dr. Karen Mapp, America’s foremost expert on family engagement, explains how making families […]
3 Steps to Enable Effective Family Engagement for Principals and District Leaders
by Kate Pechacek Strong partnerships between schools, districts, and families are the heart of a positive, collaborative school culture. Site and district leaders set the tone for creating a […]
Five Tips for Better Attendance
by Heather Dooley Practical ways to tap into your greatest (and free!) resource to improve attendance: families Chronic absenteeism has long been a critical concern for schools and districts, […]
The Power of Partnership Starts with Trust
TalkingPoints Talks with Ali Sutherland, EL Teacher In the ten years Ali Sutherland has been teaching, she says she has recognized that the ideal relationship between a teacher and […]
Empowering Connections – TalkingPoints Looks Back on the 2022-2023 School Year
One of the joys of being an educator is having a front-row seat to the constant state of change in a child’s life. Thanks to their limitless curiosity, children are […]