Family Engagement Summit
Unlocking the Power of Partnership in Tennessee Written by Paige DeLozier TalkingPoints, the Tennessee Education Association (TEA), and the National Network of State Teachers of the Year (NNSTOY) hosted […]
Winter Celebrations in Culturally-Responsive Classrooms
With these tips, and the incredible resources and contributions of your students’ families, you’ll make this year’s holiday celebration one that students will remember, cherish, and learn from too.
Family Engagement & Bullying Prevention
Using TalkingPoints to Connect, Model, and Promote Awareness by Paige DeLozier With grades due and the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to understand why educators and families are so busy […]
6 ways TalkingPoints removes barriers to communication with families
by Paige D. Every teacher knows that effective communication with students’ families is essential to building a supportive classroom community. The reality, however, is that not all family engagement […]
Moving from communication to engagement
Written by Paige D. Welcoming students and families back to school is the first and most important task of the year. The impact this first impression has on relationships, […]
‘It’s your birthday!’ and other happy things
Written by Paige DeLozier At TalkingPoints, we believe that family engagement must include positive interactions. Dr. Karen Mapp, America’s foremost expert on family engagement, explains how making families […]