When universal family engagement is the solution
Turning challenges into opportunities for connection Written by Paige DeLozier Educators, students, and their families face challenges every day from academic frustration to attendance issues to mental health concerns. […]
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 conferences that count
Written by Paige DeLozier Rethinking parent-teacher conferences One of the amazing things about American education is that conferences are portrayed as informational meetings for students’ families to learn their current […]
Lightening your load with TalkingPoints and Tarjimly
Written by Paige DeLozier in association with Sara Haj-Hassan of Tarjimly “My plate is too full.” “I am wearing so many hats this year.” I have lost count of how […]
Family engagement & bullying prevention
Using TalkingPoints to connect, model, and promote awareness Written by Paige DeLozier With grades due and the holidays fast approaching, it’s easy to understand why educators and families are so […]
‘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 […]