From Conversation to Curriculum: How Baltimore County Families Are Supporting Early Literacy at Home
Written by Rob Bayuk in partnership with Megan Dowdle, Kindergarten Teacher at Glenmar Elementary, and Natalie Eder, Kindergarten Teacher at Halstead Academy Part Two of a Two-Part Series Part One […]
What Would Dolly Do? Bringing Learning Home
Written by Amanda Ensor Time to read: 7 minutes There is something I keep coming back to when I think about Dolly Parton. For all the sparkle, the music, the […]
Relationships First: The Small Moments That Change Everything
Written by Amanda Ensor Time to read: 5 minutes Summary: Why a one-minute text on a child’s first day of school can build more trust than any formal communication plan […]
Progress Updates with Purpose: Making Student Data Family-Friendly
Authored by Amanda Ensor Families want to support their child’s learning. But they can only do that when they understand how their child is doing in school. For many parents […]
Nicolet Elementary: Meeting families where they are, one text at a time
This post is part three of our Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) co‑authored series on how schools are using TalkingPoints to build stronger relationships with families. Contributors: Lori McArthur, […]
Entering 2026 with the power of positivity in K-12 school communication
Written by TalkingPoints A positive start to the new year “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” — Willie Nelson January is a time […]