Enrollment Season Isn’t Over: Why July Is Still An Important Time for Family Partnership
Written by Kate Pechacek As summer settles into its rhythm, many district leaders have shifted their focus to summer operations. Graduation ceremonies feel like a distant memory. Buildings are quiet. […]
What We Heard at ISTELive and 2026 ASCD Annual Conference
Technology Should Make Room for Relationships, Not Replace Them Author: Vrinda Kokje Key takeaways: TalkingPoints joined school and district leaders and educators in Orlando for the ISTELive and 2026 ASCD […]
Reflecting on a Milestone Year: TalkingPoints Closes Out Year 10
By Kristie Werner Ten years ago, TalkingPoints started with a simple but powerful belief: that every family — regardless of language, background, or circumstance — deserves a real seat at […]
Stop the Drop: K12 enrollment retention strategies to protect and grow spring enrollment
Written by Kate Pechacek Enrollment doesn’t begin at registration For PK–12 school and district leaders, enrollment doesn’t begin at registration. It is the outcome of trust built with a family […]
The science of positive school communication and why it works with families
Written by Amanda Ensor When someone smiles at you, you probably smile back—without planning it, without overthinking it. It’s automatic, and it’s something we’ve all experienced. That small moment captures […]
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, […]