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Stop the Drop: How family communication stabilizes K-12 enrollment

Written by Amanda Ensor Enrollment is on everyone’s mind right now, and for good reason. When K-12 enrollment drops, it doesn’t just affect budgets. It affects staffing, programming, school climate, […]

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“Stop the Drop” in K-12 enrollment: 3 steps to improve enrollment with the stories families tell

Written by Kate Pechacek When districts talk about enrollment, the conversation often turns quickly to numbers: projections, cohorts, competition, and funding formulas. But enrollment doesn’t begin on a spreadsheet, and […]

Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints

PART 4: Sustaining Success—Leadership, Strategy, and the Path Forward Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools Fostering timely support and intervention Administrators at Westlawn utilize […]

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Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints

PART 3: Building Bridges—The Parent Perspective     Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools A window into the classroom: The parent perspective The success […]

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Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints

PART 2: Meaningful Connections—How Staff Leverage TalkingPoints Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools The universal platform for connection TalkingPoints is a research-based, unique solution […]

Enduring family engagement: A districtwide approach to trusting school-family partnerships

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 […]