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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 […]

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Attendance Awareness Month 2025: A month of learning, partnership, and progress

Written by TalkingPoints Every September, Attendance Awareness Month reminds us of a simple truth: the more students show up to school, the more they learn. Supporting districts, schools, educators, and […]

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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 […]

5 tips for improving student attendance

Written by Heather Dooley Practical ways to tap into your greatest (and free!) resource to improve attendance: Families  Chronic absenteeism has long been a challenge for schools and districts—and with […]

Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow: TalkingPoints Supports Attendance Awareness Month

Written by Attendance Works This September marks the 13th annual Attendance Awareness Month, a time for schools, families, and communities to come together around the message that regular school attendance […]

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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 […]