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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 […]

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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 […]

From ASU+GSV to TED: Centering human connection in the age of AI

Written by TalkingPoints Founder and CEO Heejae Lim Early April is one of my favourite times of year. Spring is blooming, and so is “conference season”. I started last week […]

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Teacher spotlight: Carving out student success with Sam Haven

Written by Paige DeLozier   With eleven years of teaching experience in Aurora, Colorado, Sam Haven has had the privilege of instructing a diverse population of students across a wide […]

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Building perspectives

Exceptional education (EE) can be an academic lifeline for students with unique learning needs. From gifted and talented enrichment to special education services, EE encompasses the supports that many students need to reach their full potential.

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Building perspectives

At Jefferson Elementary in Boise, Idaho, it’s not uncommon for Amy Collinge and Godoidefroid Ntawuyamara to welcome students from Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, and Somalia into their classroom. Together, Ntawuyamara and Collinge have plenty of advice to offer their fellow educators on how to open those doors—and how to engage families and students from Africa during the school year in a meaningful way.