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Why Timing Matters: How One Principal Boosted Family Engagement Using Data

At Esperanza Cyber Charter School, Principal Melissa Molina took a strategic, data-driven approach to communication, uncovering a surprising insight that transformed family engagement.

TalkingPoints Research Evidence Summary

Executive Summary: Evidence for TalkingPoints’ Impact on Student Attendance and Learning.

TalkingPoints & Baltimore County Public Schools Research Summary

A correlational study across all 178 K-12 schools in Baltimore County Public Schools found that higher TalkingPoints usage was associated with a 1.1 percentage point increase in attendance and a 4.8 percentage point drop in chronic absenteeism. Schools with stronger two-way communication and earlier family outreach showed the greatest gains.

TalkingPoints 2026 Impact Survey

This survey of over 1,600 families and educators using TalkingPoints finds more than 90% report stronger capacity and confidence in family-school partnerships — and 4 in 5 report real gains in attendance, academics, and behavior.

How Green Bay Area Public Schools Built a Systemic Culture of Family Engagement

Today, family engagement in the Green Bay School District is embedded in the district’s strategic plan, and it is part of student and school success goals. It’s a non‑negotiable part of how the district does school.

TalkingPoints 4 Steps to Impact Brochure

Discover how TalkingPoints features support a simple four-step progression, Reach → Communicate → Engage → Improve, that turns everyday family–school engagement into measurable gains in attendance and academics. See how text-first access, two-way translation in 150+ languages, and guided best practices remove barriers, build trust, and drive results: 24% fewer absences, +6 additional days of learning per student annually, and math gains equivalent to +7 months.