6 ways TalkingPoints removes barriers to communication with families
by Paige D. Every teacher knows that effective communication with students’ families is essential to building a supportive classroom community. The reality, however, is that not all family engagement […]
Moving from communication to engagement
Written by Paige D. Welcoming students and families back to school is the first and most important task of the year. The impact this first impression has on relationships, […]
‘It’s your birthday!’ and other happy things
Written by Paige DeLozier At TalkingPoints, we believe that family engagement must include positive interactions. Dr. Karen Mapp, America’s foremost expert on family engagement, explains how making families […]
5 Examples of Family Engagement
As a professional in the education industry, you’ve probably heard this phrase before: “The key to successful students is the relationship between teachers and the students and their families.” Maybe […]
What Is Equitable Family Engagement?
It’s a well known fact that the more families are involved in their students’ studies, the better the students perform. But in a time where “equity” is a buzzword in […]
Educators and families: Close this education gap and ensure better student learning
New research finds a gap between the information educators and families need from one another to build strong school-family connections — a critical finding since family engagement translates to better […]