Inside the Forbes Impact Summit: Reimagining what is possible for education and philanthropy
Written by Heejae Lim I recently had the honor of being invited to join the first-ever Forbes Impact Summit in New York City. It was inspiring to be in a […]
Making MTSS work: The case for family engagement as a core strategy
Written by Dr. Mallary Swartz At the 2025 National Community Schools and Family Engagement Conference, a passionate group of education leaders gathered around a shared vision: family engagement isn’t extra […]
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; […]
NABE unpacked: key takeaways and insights
Written by Nancy Lee Bromberger Last week, our team had the incredible opportunity to attend the National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE) Conference in Atlanta. This event brought together educators […]