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, […]
“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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints
PART 1: Setting the stage—Why communication matters at Westlawn Written by Alanna Dushok School-Based Technology Specialist at Fairfax County Public Schools Westlawn Elementary School, a Title I school serving a […]





