Using AI and technology to support multilingual students
Family engagement is one of the most powerful levers for improving student success. Yet, many schools struggle to build effective family-school partnerships, especially with multilingual families who face systemic barriers […]
Moving the needle on attendance: What’s working now
Chronic absenteeism is one of the biggest challenges schools continue to grapple with—and while there’s some progress, it’s not moving fast enough. That’s why TalkingPoints recently teamed up with Attendance […]
The secret to a great school year? Start family engagement this summer
Written by Kate Pechacek Summer isn’t just for sunshine and ice cream trucks—it’s the perfect time to supercharge your family engagement efforts and lay the groundwork for a successful school […]
5 benefits of Universal Family Engagement for classrooms
Written by Kate Pechacek A multiplier effect Universal Family Engagement is the practice of improving outcomes for all students by fostering effective partnerships between schools and families. The research supporting […]
From nice-to-have to must-have: Rethinking family engagement in schools
Written by TalkingPoints Educators are united by a single mission: to ensure every student leaves K-12 prepared for the future. It seems simple, right? Yet, everyday challenges often stand in […]
Inclusive family engagement: A universal design approach to driving student success
Written by Kate Pechacek Universal Family Engagement defined Universal Family Engagement is the practice of improving outcomes for all students by fostering effective partnerships between schools and families. Universal family […]