Using AI and technology to support multilingual students
Family engagement is one of the most powerful levers for improving student success. Yet, many schools struggle to build effective family-school partnerships, especially with multilingual families who face systemic barriers […]
The secret to a great school year? Start family engagement this summer
Written by Kate Pechacek Summer isn’t just for sunshine and ice cream trucks—it’s the perfect time to supercharge your family engagement efforts and lay the groundwork for a successful school […]
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 […]
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 […]
Purposeful family engagement: A strategic approach to boosting student outcomes
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 […]
The power of combining digital tools with in-person family engagement
Written by Kate Pechacek 3 necessary mindset shifts for effective family engagement Research is clear that effective family engagement can improve student outcomes, including attendance and academics, for all students; […]