Beyond Text: Why the TalkingPoints App Deepens the Family-School Connection
Read time: 5 minutes In this post: Why texting still works with zero downloads, and exactly what changes once a family starts using the app The feature that reads messages […]
Nicolet Elementary: Meeting families where they are, one text at a time
This post is part three of our Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) co‑authored series on how schools are using TalkingPoints to build stronger relationships with families. Contributors: Lori McArthur, […]
Preble High School: Making a big school feel personal through family engagement
This post is part two of our Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) co-authored series on how schools are using TalkingPoints to build stronger relationships with families. Contributors: Courtney Kuehn […]
Entering 2026 with the power of positivity in K-12 school communication
Written by TalkingPoints A positive start to the new year “Once you replace negative thoughts with positive ones, you’ll start having positive results.” — Willie Nelson January is a time […]
The benefits of Universal Family Engagement for districts & communities
The systemwide power of family partnerships Written by Kate Pechacek What is Universal Family Engagement? Universal Family Engagement is the practice of improving outcomes for all students by fostering effective […]
Parent-teacher conferences that work: What families and educators really want
Written by Paige DeLozier Why it’s time to rethink parent-teacher conferences In many schools, parent-teacher conferences are treated as one-way updates—teachers share grades, families listen, and time runs out. But […]