Spring Family Engagement That Sets Up Success
Spring is one of the busiest and most high-pressure seasons for K–12 districts. Testing windows, grades, student transitions, summer planning, fall registration, and staffing changes all happen at once. In […]
New Study: Family-School Communications Linked to 12% Increase in Attendance and 43% Reduction in Suspensions
By: Katie James, PhD and Mallary I. Swartz, PhD What if one of the most powerful tools for improving student attendance and behavior wasn’t a new curriculum or an expensive […]
A 5-part series on breaking barriers, building trust, and driving educational equity with AI
Right now, the discussion about AI in K-12 education is everywhere—dominating headlines, inspiring hope, and raising tough questions. From breakthrough innovations to concerns about equity and ethics, the conversation is […]
Preble High School: Making a big school feel personal through family engagement
This post is part two of our Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) co-authored series on how schools are using TalkingPoints to build stronger relationships with families. Contributors: Courtney Kuehn […]
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 […]
5 midyear moves for family engagement: What to keep, shift, or strengthen
Written by Heather Dooley As the calendar turns and the second semester approaches, district and school leaders have a unique opportunity to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. What’s working well when […]