A Month of Showing Up: Reflecting on Attendance Awareness Month
Time to read: 5 minutes September is Attendance Awareness Month, and for us at TalkingPoints, it’s always felt like more than a calendar observance. It’s a chance to spend an […]
What Would Dolly Do? Bringing Learning Home
Written by Amanda Ensor Time to read: 7 minutes There is something I keep coming back to when I think about Dolly Parton. For all the sparkle, the music, the […]
3 Ways We Built Family Relationships That Reduced Absenteeism
Written by: Dr. Rachel Edoho-Eket, principal of Waterloo Elementary School in Maryland Time to Read: 5 min read I still remember pulling up our attendance report one morning and staring […]
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. […]
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 […]
10 years of TalkingPoints: How AI is transforming education for families and schools
A 5-part series on breaking barriers, building trust, and driving educational equity with AI Right now, the discussion about AI in education is everywhere—dominating headlines, inspiring hope, and raising tough […]