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- [How educators can write clear messages for multilingual families](https://swrightx.com/blog/writing-for-translation/5950/) - Learn eight practical tips to write clear, translatable messages for multilingual families. Discover how TalkingPoints helps teachers communicate effectively in 150+ languages.
- [4 proven strategies to make families feel welcome in schools and classrooms](https://swrightx.com/blog/4-ways-to-make-families-feel-welcome/6953/) - Discover four powerful, research-backed strategies to create inclusive school environments that welcome all families, including immigrant and under-resourced communities.
- [Higher scores, lower absenteeism: Read the research](https://swrightx.com/blog/higher-scores-lower-absenteeism-read-the-research/10444/) - By Kevin Fosnacht, Ph.D. As our CEO and Founder Heejae Lim recently said in her TED Talk: “A parent is a child’s first teacher and children spend 80% of their waking hours outside the classroom. Research says that for a student to do well in school, a family’s engagement is more important than a
- [5 tips to jump start your connections with families](https://swrightx.com/blog/5-tips-to-jump-start-your-connections-with-families/852/) - Written by TalkingPoints The beginning of a new school year can be quite a busy time for you. You're setting up a new classroom, planning your lessons, and most importantly, building connections with new students and families. Our main goal here at TalkingPoints is to support you in making those connections seamless. We have rounded
- [Engaging families in tough times](https://swrightx.com/blog/engaging-families-in-tough-times/1639/) - Written by TalkingPoints Families want a great education for their children. But challenging circumstances--like a job loss or sudden illness--can make it hard for families to be in touch with teachers as much as they’d like. This is especially true for families new to the U.S. and families who face systemic barriers to healthcare, food
- [Supporting high need students and families with distance learning](https://swrightx.com/blog/supporting-high-need-students-and-families-with-distance-learning/1812/) - Written by TalkingPoints All families are struggling to adapt to the “new normal” of remote learning. This is especially true for families of students with learning differences. Many have been deprived of the usual routines and supports they get at school, including adapted curriculum and support from paraprofessionals, speech pathologists, and other critical providers. That’s why
- [How to end the school year on a high note and help prepare students and families for summer](https://swrightx.com/blog/how-to-end-the-school-year-on-a-high-note-and-help-prepare-students-families-for-summer/1909/) - Written by TalkingPoints Class parties. Award ceremonies. Graduation and more. We know that your students and families look forward to these traditions at the end of each school year, as a way to celebrate learning, growth, and community. Here at TalkingPoints, we know that you look forward to them too! And we know you play
- [The threat of summer slide and teacher tips on helping families prevent it](https://swrightx.com/blog/the-threat-of-summer-slide-and-teacher-tips-on-helping-families-prevent-it/2067/) - Summer break can be a time of fun and relaxation for students, families and teachers. But it can also undo months of learning and academic achievement, and leave students behind at the beginning of the new school year.
- [East Garner success story – How TalkingPoints serves as the bridge between Wake County Schools and families](https://swrightx.com/blog/east-garner-case-study-how-talkingpoints-serves-as-the-bridge-between-wake-county-schools-and-families/5168/) - TalkingPoints’ multilingual family engagement platform helps build relationships and increase engagement between students, teachers, and families Meet Wake County and East Garner Magnet Middle School Wake County is the largest school district in North Carolina, and one of the largest districts in the nation. East Garner Magnet Middle School is located in Garner, a farming
- [Staying on families' RADAR](https://swrightx.com/blog/staying-on-parents-radar/5345/) - As teachers on break, we want to respect the space it affords students and their families to relax, but we also want to remain approachable to provide support until school resumes. In other words, we want to stay on families’ RADAR.
- [TalkingPoints expands reach 6x and facilitates 100M conversations!](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-expands-reach-6x-and-facilitates-100m-conversations/5461/) - TalkingPoints has expanded reach more than 6x since March 2020, connecting more than 3 million teachers and families, and enabling 100 million conversations, in 100 languages!
- [Hunting for connection](https://swrightx.com/blog/hunting-for-connection/5739/) - Family engagement through fun and games Written by Brandee Smith My team and I feel like we have the best job on campus because we teach Newcomer Students in Katy ISD! Our students are new to the U.S. and have tested as Non-English speakers. Because the students are adjusting to a new school, a new
- [TalkingPoints polling best practices](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-polling-best-practices/6325/) - Whether you've just gained the ability to send polls to families or you're wanting to take advantage of your account's built-in features, we want to help you use polling in the best ways. Read on to learn our tips and tricks for sending TalkingPoints polls.
- [Summer learning ideas](https://swrightx.com/blog/summer-learning-ideas/6842/) - Little brains never stop wanting to explore and grow, and summertime is a wonderful time to nurture that curiosity, but how do we do that? TalkingPoints is here to share some ideas to foster summer learning that kids will enjoy using easy-to-find items!
- [TalkingPoints and clearing roadblocks to effective family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-clearing-roadblocks-to-effective-family-engagement-2/7496/) - At TalkingPoints, we know that challenges to successful family engagement can loom large. But we also know the connection between home and school is more critical than ever to helping students succeed, especially across the digital divide. That’s why we’re here with tips on how to overcome family engagement roadblocks and ensure smoother sailing to student success.
- [Elevating family voices in the classroom](https://swrightx.com/blog/elevating-family-voices-in-the-classroom/9536/) - Written by TalkingPoints Educational theorist Vygotsky saw learning as a social act, where the dialogue between teachers and students creates knowledge. People learn best through interactions with others, and then that knowledge is incorporated into the individual’s mental structure. In other words, the more collaboration the better! Not only is it important to engage students
- [Expanded roles and permissions increase effective, equitable family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/expanded-roles-and-permissions-increase-effective-equitable-family-engagement/9547/) - Written by Paige DeLozier TalkingPoints is just for classroom teachers, right? Wrong! TalkingPoints can actually be used by so many other people in roles across the school building—or even the district—to communicate with families in an instant. Our Expanded Roles and Permissions allow for these other staff members to play a part in the family
- [Why family engagement matters and four ways to build the family-school connection](https://swrightx.com/blog/why-family-engagement-matters-and-four-ways-to-build-the-family-school-connection/9864/) - Written by Paige DeLozier Families can be one of the greatest untapped assets schools have to support students and send student success soaring—if only everyone knew this secret and how to leverage the power of engagement! Fortunately, we’re at a point in time when family engagement is gaining the recognition it deserves. In a
- [Empowering connections: TalkingPoints looks back on the 2022-2023 school year](https://swrightx.com/blog/empowering-connections-talkingpoints-looks-back-on-the-2022-2023-school-year/10963/) - Written by Paige DeLozier One of the joys of being an educator is having a front-row seat to the constant state of change in a child’s life. Thanks to their limitless curiosity, children are always maturing, evolving, and growing right before our eyes. But it’s easy to miss these changes if you don’t step back
- [The power of partnership starts with trust](https://swrightx.com/blog/the-power-of-partnership-starts-with-trust/10996/) - TalkingPoints Talks with Ali Sutherland, EL Teacher In the ten years Ali Sutherland has been teaching, she says she has recognized that the ideal relationship between a teacher and a student’s family is one that is built on trust. “Communication should be open, clear, and frequent,” she shares. “So [families] know that this is
- ['It's your birthday!' and other happy things](https://swrightx.com/blog/its-your-birthday-and-other-happy-things/11070/) - 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 feel welcome and giving them a positive experience first is crucial to building a trusting relationship that will last. Let’s talk about a
- [Winter celebrations in culturally-responsive classrooms](https://swrightx.com/blog/winter-celebrations-in-culturally-responsive-classrooms/5521/) - 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.
- [Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/building-extraordinary-partnerships-how-westlawn-elementary-elevates-family-engagement-with-talkingpoints-2/14516/) - Explore Westlawn’s leadership strategies for scaling family engagement, sustaining success, and empowering every family through ongoing innovation.
- [Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/westlawn-fcps-success-story-2/14506/) - See how Westlawn staff use TalkingPoints to break language barriers, boost family engagement, and strengthen school-home connections.
- [Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/building-extraordinary-partnerships-how-westlawn-elementary-elevates-family-engagement-with-talkingpoints/14510/) - Westlawn parents share how TalkingPoints offers convenient, real-time communication that keeps families connected and engaged in K-12 learning.
- [Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/westlawn-fcps-success-story-1/14496/) - Discover how Westlawn Elementary built strong school-family partnerships using TalkingPoints to reach every family in a diverse K-12 community.
- [Inclusive family engagement: A universal design approach to driving student success](https://swrightx.com/blog/inclusive-family-engagement-a-universal-design-approach-to-driving-student-success/13165/) - When a school district applies universal design principles to family engagement, the result is better engagement with and for all families, which supports better outcomes for all students, with the added benefit of even greater gains for historically disadvantaged students. Click to learn more about inclusive family engagement.
- [Responsive family engagement: Honoring every school community](https://swrightx.com/blog/responsive-family-engagement-honoring-every-school-community/13595/) - Responsive family engagement centers on building meaningful, two-way relationships that support student learning and well-being.
- [Purposeful family engagement: A strategic approach to boosting student outcomes](https://swrightx.com/blog/purposeful-family-engagement-a-strategic-approach-to-boosting-student-outcomes/12894/) - The shift from viewing family engagement as an end goal to using it as a powerful strategy for driving student success requires a change in what that engagement looks like. There are proven best practices for aligning engagement efforts with academic outcomes.
- [Enduring family engagement: A districtwide approach to trusting school-family partnerships](https://swrightx.com/blog/enduring-family-engagement-districtwide-trust/14526/) - Learn how K–12 district leaders can build enduring family engagement—consistent, districtwide partnerships that improve trust, attendance, and student outcomes.
- [The benefits of Universal Family Engagement for districts & communities](https://swrightx.com/blog/the-benefits-of-universal-family-engagement-for-districts-communities/14208/) - Universal Family Engagement builds trust, improves outcomes, and strengthens communities—empowering districts to support every student.
- [6 benefits of Universal Family Engagement for schools](https://swrightx.com/blog/6-benefits-of-universal-family-engagement-for-schools/13814/) - Read to discover six effects of Universal Family Engagement that benefit the entire school environment and culture.
- [5 benefits of Universal Family Engagement for classrooms](https://swrightx.com/blog/5-benefits-of-universal-family-engagement-for-classrooms/13366/) - When family engagement becomes a universal practice, its influence extends well beyond the individual student. As a result, educators report feeling more fulfilled, students experience fewer barriers, and the entire classroom culture shifts for the better.
- [6 benefits of Universal Family Engagement for students](https://swrightx.com/blog/6-benefits-of-universal-family-engagement-for-students/12833/) - Schools that prioritize strong family partnerships see enhanced student learning, better classroom environments, and a more positive school culture.
- [What is Universal Family Engagement?](https://swrightx.com/blog/what-is-universal-family-engagement/12739/) - 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 Engagement includes a focus on removing barriers to both in-person and digital engagement with all families, including barriers related to capacity, mindset/confidence, culture, language, technology,
- [A 5-part series on breaking barriers, building trust, and driving educational equity with AI](https://swrightx.com/blog/ai-school-family-communication-talkingpoints/14487/) - See how TalkingPoints uses AI for translation, data, and coaching to strengthen school–family partnerships at scale—while keeping trust, equity, and humans at the center.
- [Nicolet Elementary: Meeting families where they are, one text at a time](https://swrightx.com/blog/nicolet-elementary-family-engagement/14451/) - See how Nicolet Elementary uses text‑first, multilingual communication with TalkingPoints to build two‑way family engagement and a positive attendance culture.
- [Preble High School: Making a big school feel personal through family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/preble-high-school-family-engagement/14440/) - Learn how Preble High School and GBAPS use TalkingPoints to build strong, multilingual family relationships and improve student support from day one.
- [How Green Bay Area Public Schools built a systemic culture of family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/green-bay-family-engagement/14425/) - Learn how Green Bay Area Public Schools built a systemic, districtwide culture of family engagement using research-based strategies and TalkingPoints.
- [Entering 2026 with the power of positivity in K-12 school communication](https://swrightx.com/blog/power-of-positivity-k12-family-engagement-2026/14414/) - Discover how positivity in K‑12 school communication improves family engagement, student success, and equity—plus new TalkingPoints features for 2026.
- [Reflecting on 2025: How TalkingPoints powers family engagement and attendance success](https://swrightx.com/blog/2025-reflection/14328/) - Celebrate 10 years of TalkingPoints! See how our Universal Family Engagement platform bridges school-family gaps, tackles absenteeism, supports multilingual communities, and powers K-12 school success. Discover new 2025 features, attendance solutions, and real stories of impact.
- [A 5-part series on breaking barriers, building trust, and driving educational equity with AI](https://swrightx.com/blog/ai-for-nonprofits/14339/) - TalkingPoints shares how a K–12 nonprofit uses responsible AI to scale family engagement, streamline operations, and deepen impact in Title I schools.
- [5 midyear moves for family engagement: What to keep, shift, or strengthen](https://swrightx.com/blog/5-midyear-moves-for-family-engagement-what-to-keep-shift-or-strengthen/14317/) - Discover 5 midyear family engagement moves to realign culture, strengthen family-school partnerships, and support attendance, academics, and well-being.
- [Beyond holidays: 5 ways to build meaningful connections in every season](https://swrightx.com/blog/beyond-holidays-5-ways-to-build-meaningful-connections-in-every-season/14268/) - Discover 5 inclusive, culturally responsive classroom celebration ideas that foster year-round family engagement and community building in K-12 schools. Tips, prompts, and best practices for educators!
- [Fueling positive school culture: Districtwide solutions for family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/fueling-positive-school-culture-districtwide-solutions-for-family-engagement/14239/) - Discover how K-12 district leaders can transform challenges into opportunities by building a positive school culture through universal family engagement strategies.
- [Inside the Forbes Impact Summit: Reimagining what is possible for education and philanthropy](https://swrightx.com/blog/inside-the-forbes-impact-summit-reimagining-what-is-possible-for-education-and-philanthropy/14092/) - At the Forbes Impact Summit, TalkingPoints founder Heejae Lim reflects on how transformational philanthropy—not transactional giving—can drive real change in education. Discover how family-school partnerships, visionary funders, and human-centered innovation are helping millions of students thrive.
- [10 years of TalkingPoints: How AI is transforming education for families and schools](https://swrightx.com/blog/10-years-of-talkingpoints-how-ai-is-transforming-education-for-families-and-schools-3/14154/) - Discover how AI analytics empower district leaders to deepen family engagement, reduce absenteeism and turn research into action in K-12 schools.
- [Attendance Awareness Month 2025: A month of learning, partnership, and progress](https://swrightx.com/blog/attendance-awareness-month-2025-a-month-of-learning-partnership-and-progress/14083/) - Discover evidence-based strategies, tools, and frameworks to reduce chronic absenteeism and strengthen family-school partnerships year-round.
- [Family Engagement Is Our Superpower: TalkingPoints at the 2025 National Assembly for Family Engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/family-engagement-is-our-superpower-talkingpoints-at-the-2025-national-assembly-for-family-engagement/14101/) - Learn how TalkingPoints helps districts turn communication into connection. Explore key insights from the 2025 National Assembly for Family Engagement.
- [10 years of TalkingPoints: How AI is transforming education for families and schools](https://swrightx.com/blog/10-years-of-talkingpoints-how-ai-is-transforming-education-for-families-and-schools/13761/) - Discover how TalkingPoints uses AI to break language barriers, build trust, and drive equity in education. Learn how technology can strengthen—not replace—human connection.
- [Reach and communicate: Maximizing back-to-school family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/reach-and-communicate-maximizing-back-to-school-family-engagement/13791/) - Discover how to maximize back-to-school family engagement with TalkingPoints. Learn why equitable reach and clear communication are key to strong school-family partnerships.
- [Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow: TalkingPoints Supports Attendance Awareness Month](https://swrightx.com/blog/here-today-ready-for-tomorrow-talkingpoints-supports-attendance-awareness-month/13947/) - September is Attendance Awareness Month! Learn how TalkingPoints and Attendance Works partner to promote “Here Today, Ready for Tomorrow,” empowering schools and families to boost attendance and student success.
- [5 tips for improving student attendance](https://swrightx.com/blog/5-tips-for-improving-student-attendance/13910/) - Discover five practical, research-based ways to improve student attendance by partnering with families. Learn how TalkingPoints helps schools build trust, remove barriers, and boost attendance through effective, multilingual communication.
- [From chaos to calm: A dual strategy for family engagement at the district and classroom level](https://swrightx.com/blog/family-engagement-schools-chaos-to-calm/13490/) - The truth? Schools have been holding the weight for too long. Families have been doing the same. It’s time to shift the mindset: these aren’t just school or family problems. They are shared challenges that require shared solutions.
- [Using AI and technology to support multilingual students](https://swrightx.com/blog/using-ai-and-technology-to-support-multilingual-students/13470/) - At TalkingPoints, we've spent nearly a decade developing solutions to remove the barriers that prevent families and schools from forming meaningful connections. In this post, we share four best practices—and the technology that powers them—to help schools partner with multilingual families to drive student success.
- [5 strategies for district comms leaders to build trust with families (while tackling the urgent)](https://swrightx.com/blog/5-family-engagement-strategies-for-district-comms-leaders-to-build-trust-with-families-while-tackling-the-urgent/13505/) - Trust is the foundation of successful family engagement strategies. When families feel informed and heard, they are more likely to get involved and positively impact student outcomes.
- [Making MTSS work: The case for family engagement as a core strategy](https://swrightx.com/blog/making-mtss-work-the-case-for-family-engagement-as-a-core-strategy/13531/) - 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 — it’s essential.
- [10 years of impact and a future of unlimited possibilities](https://swrightx.com/blog/10-years-of-impact-and-a-future-of-unlimited-possibilities/13707/) - Ten years ago, I founded TalkingPoints with a simple but deeply personal mission: to unlock the potential of families to fuel their children’s learning.
- [Meet your back-to-school superfans: Families!](https://swrightx.com/blog/meet-your-back-to-school-superfans-families/13713/) - There’s something exciting about back-to-school season. While educators may meet that sign with mixed emotions, a swirl of a little excitement and let’s just say, less-than-excitement, there's one group that sees it and immediately lets out a cheer. Families!
- [Nourishing a strong school culture with sustainable family partnerships](https://swrightx.com/blog/nourishing-a-strong-school-culture-with-sustainable-family-partnerships/13869/) - Learn how district leaders can build a strong school culture through sustainable family partnerships. Discover practical strategies for engagement, communication, and community building.
- [10 years of TalkingPoints: How AI is transforming education for families and schools](https://swrightx.com/blog/10-years-of-talkingpoints-how-ai-is-transforming-education-for-families-and-schools-2/13880/) - Discover how TalkingPoints’ AI-powered Message Mentor helps teachers communicate with families more clearly, build trust, and support student success.
- [Parent-teacher conferences that work: What families and educators really want](https://swrightx.com/blog/parent-teacher-conferences-that-work-what-families-and-educators-really-want/14042/) - Learn how to transform parent-teacher conferences into meaningful two-way conversations. Insights from TalkingPoints research + real success stories.
- [Engage all families with translated video captions](https://swrightx.com/blog/engage-all-families-with-translated-video-captions/6036/) - Written by Paige DeLozier We are so excited to announce the availability of our latest feature making TalkingPoints more accessible than ever before. TalkingPoints translated video captioning makes it super easy for teachers to record and send video messages in over 100 languages. This new feature was designed specifically to further our mission of connecting
- [Moving the needle on attendance: What’s working now](https://swrightx.com/blog/moving-the-needle-on-attendance-whats-working-now/13456/) - Chronic absenteeism is one of the biggest challenges schools continue to grapple with—and while there’s some progress, it’s not moving fast enough. TalkingPoints recently teamed up with Attendance Works and Tulsa Public Schools for a national EdWeek webinar: Moving the Needle on Attendance: What’s Working Now
- [The secret to a great school year? Start family engagement this summer](https://swrightx.com/blog/the-secret-to-a-great-school-year-start-family-engagement-this-summer/13408/) - A well-planned summer family engagement strategy ensures every family feels connected, informed, and ready to partner with your schools from day one. Summer should be just as big a part, if not the most important part, of your yearly family engagement plan.
- [Inconsistent implementation can lead to unintended disparities](https://swrightx.com/blog/inconsistent-implementation-can-lead-to-unintended-disparities/11996/) - Written by Kate Pechacek When we hear the word “equity” in the context of schools, several predisposed thoughts likely arise. We may immediately think of disparities in outcomes among ESSA-defined student subgroups: How are students with disabilities faring compared to their peers? How do outcomes differ between students of color and white students? The politicization
- [5 family engagement myths busted](https://swrightx.com/blog/5-family-engagement-myths-busted/12130/) - Written by Paige DeLozier Family engagement is a concept that some educators specialize in, while others are less familiar with it. Nonetheless, everyone has an opinion on the topic, and many of these opinions are based on myths. We’re here with the research that dispels those myths once and for all. Myth #1:
- [Leading the way: 2024's lessons in Universal Family Engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/leading-the-way-2024s-lessons-in-universal-family-engagement/12530/) - Written by Paige DeLozier As December ends and a new year begins, it’s important to reflect on what this year held for TalkingPoints and our partners. For TalkingPoints, 2024 was a year of understanding; understanding how far we’ve come, where we’re going, and who is coming with us on the journey ahead. Making
- [Exciting news: TalkingPoints welcomes five exceptional leaders to our advisory board](https://swrightx.com/blog/exciting-news-talkingpoints-welcomes-five-exceptional-leaders-to-our-advisory-board/12617/) - Written by TalkingPoints We’re excited to announce the addition of five exceptional leaders to the TalkingPoints Advisory Board, joining our esteemed member, Dr. Karen Mapp. These professionals bring a wealth of expertise in education, research, product innovation, and philanthropy, all of which will help us accelerate our mission to improve student outcomes by fostering transformative We’re excited to announce the addition of five exceptional leaders to the TalkingPoints Advisory Board, joining our esteemed member, Dr. Karen Mapp.
- [6 steps for engaging families to boost attendance and drive positive student outcomes](https://swrightx.com/blog/drive-positive-student-outcomes-by-boosting-attendance/12680/) - As the second semester is underway, many K-12 leaders continue to face challenges with high levels of absenteeism. While educators understand that getting students into the classroom is often the most critical first step to improving student outcomes, they also realize that many traditional practices for improving attendance are just not moving the needle. Making As the second semester is underway, many K-12 leaders continue to face challenges with high levels of absenteeism. While educators understand that getting students into the classroom is often the most critical first step to improving student outcomes, they also realize that many traditional practices for improving attendance are just not moving the needle. TalkingPoints recently shared some actionable strategies to unlock the superpowers of family engagement and boost attendance, and therefore student outcomes, by partnering with families. Here is a recap of the six steps for engaging families to boost attendance and drive positive student outcomes and how the TalkingPoints Universal Family Engagement platform can help.
- [The evolving role of family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/the-evolving-role-of-family-engagement/12729/) - Written by Kate Pechacek Disruption to the family-school relationship In 2020, we faced the most significant disruption to our schools and family-school partnerships in recent history. Traditional boundaries between home and school dissolved as learning moved online and the roles of educators and families merged. For the first time, families gained an intimate view of
- [NABE unpacked: key takeaways and insights](https://swrightx.com/blog/nabe-unpacked-key-takeaways-and-insights/12782/) - From insightful keynotes to valuable networking opportunities, we walked away with fresh ideas and inspiration. Here’s a recap of the most important takeaways from NABE 2025.
- [The untapped potential of family engagement: Insights from the TalkingPoints benchmark survey](https://swrightx.com/blog/the-untapped-potential-of-family-engagement-insights-from-the-talkingpoints-benchmark-survey/12862/) - The findings of the 2025 TalkingPoints Benchmark Survey reveal major gaps in engagement practices, opportunities for improvement, and the increasing role of digital tools in strengthening school-family partnerships.
- [The power of combining digital tools with in-person family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/the-power-of-combining-digital-tools-with-in-person-family-engagement/12887/) - Effective digital family engagement allows districts and schools to stay attuned to their community's evolving needs and build a strong support base for all students by fostering every day, trust-based relationships with families.
- [From nice-to-have to must-have: Rethinking family engagement in schools](https://swrightx.com/blog/from-nice-to-have-to-must-have-rethinking-family-engagement-in-schools/13303/) - Transforming family engagement in schools into a high-impact strategy is a much-needed mindset shift for improving student outcomes.
- [Teacher spotlight: Carving out student success with Sam Haven](https://swrightx.com/blog/teacher-spotlight-carving-out-student-success-with-sam-haven/11893/) - Written by Paige DeLozier With eleven years of teaching experience in Aurora, Colorado, Sam Haven has had the privilege of instructing a diverse population of students across a wide array of grade levels. He is currently the Honors Physics Teacher, Instructional Lead, and Teacher Researcher Lead at Vista PEAK Prep. Mr. Haven is known
- [From ASU+GSV to TED: Centering human connection in the age of AI](https://swrightx.com/blog/from-asugsv-to-ted-centering-human-connection-in-the-age-of-ai/12957/) - Early April is one of my favourite times of year. Spring is blooming, and so is “conference season”. I started last week at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, then headed straight to Vancouver for TED. Both conferences had plenty of buzz around AI, but what really stood out was something much deeper: the power of human connection.
- [New for back-to-school 2025: Boost attendance with TalkingPoints’ new family engagement tools](https://swrightx.com/blog/new-for-back-to-school-2025-boost-attendance-with-talkingpoints-new-family-engagement-tools/13121/) - Written by Rob Bayuk For the upcoming school year, we’re excited to introduce a powerful new set of TalkingPoints features designed to help schools and districts elevate their family engagement strategies and improve outcomes for all students. Many of these enhancements are directly inspired by insights and challenges shared by our school and district
- [TalkingPoints – WestEd study report: TalkingPoints increases parent engagement for student success](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-increases-parent-engagement-for-student-success/415/) - Written by TalkingPoints Strong parent-teacher partnerships are key to supporting students’ success in the classroom. When teachers and parents are in regular communication about students’ needs, progress and successes, students feel supported, motivated to try their best and do significantly better in school. A study by Westat and Policy Studies Associates for the U.S. Department
- [Google AI Challenge](https://swrightx.com/blog/googlepressrelease/1/) - Heejae Lim, founder and CEO of TalkingPoints with Ms. Velasquez, an elementary school teacher from Oakland TalkingPoints announced today a grant investment round by Google.org of $1.5 million to offer personalized, real-time coaching content to parents and teachers while continuously improving the translation quality on the TalkingPoints family engagement platform
- [6 tips for engaging parents before, during, and after back-to-school night](https://swrightx.com/blog/6-tips-for-engaging-parents-who-didnt-attend-back-to-school-night/696/) - Written by TalkingPoints The beginning of the school year brings lots of new and exciting things for teachers, families, and students! One of those is always Back to School Night, where teachers get to meet the families of their new students. Here, we'll give a few tips on how to engage your families before, during, and
- [Here to help: TalkingPoints for Schools and Districts FREE](https://swrightx.com/blog/here-to-help-talkingpoints-for-schools-and-districts-free/1383/) - Written by TalkingPoints As you know, TalkingPoints provides a family engagement platform with two-way translation, coaching and content. As a mission-driven non-profit, we're focused on what we can do to best help our educators and families — we believe that it's our responsibility to make TalkingPoints available to those who need it the most right
- [Family engagement 2020: Silver linings and lessons learned](https://swrightx.com/blog/family-engagement-2020-silver-linings-lessons-learned/2081/) - Written by TalkingPoints Much has been written about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on education. Stay-at-home orders and the shift to distance learning exposed and exacerbated existing inequities, challenged already overworked teachers to reinvent their curriculum for distance learning, and overwhelmed parents who suddenly had to get more involved with their children’s learning. It
- [Engaging families across languages during remote learning: Translating challenges into success at Academy of World Languages (AWL)](https://swrightx.com/blog/engaging-families-across-languages-during-remote-learning-translating-challenges-into-success-at-academy-of-world-languages-awl/3140/) - Written by TalkingPoints Across the country, families and educators alike faced an abrupt and challenging transition to remote learning this past school year. The staff at Academy of World Languages (AWL), a magnet school in Cincinnati, Ohio, was no exception. “One night in mid-March we got a message that we wouldn’t be returning to school
- [Teacher spotlight: How TalkingPoints facilitates family engagement and student success during Distance Learning](https://swrightx.com/blog/teacher-spotlight-how-talkingpoints-facilitates-family-engagement-and-student-success-during-distance-learning/3213/) - Written by Jennifer McGraner Meet Jennifer Jennifer McGraner is a junior high English Learner teacher in Pickerington School District in Pickerington, Ohio. Pickerington Schools is a diverse district with over 500 ELs speaking more than 57 different languages. In her 13th year of teaching, Jennifer works with English Learner students and is responsible for screening
- [Celebrating 5 years of impact with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/celebrating-5-years-of-impact-with-talkingpoints/4828/) - Written by TalkingPoints This month we celebrate five years of driving family engagement to improve educational outcomes for some of our country’s most vulnerable students. We are so grateful for the support of the educators, administrators, funders, and partners that make our work possible. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of the
- [Racing to scale during a pandemic](https://swrightx.com/blog/racing-to-scale-during-a-pandemic/5133/) - Written by TalkingPoints Tripling the reach of one’s service in just four months -- from 500,000 to 1.5 Million -- would be impressive and rewarding for anyone. But for TalkingPoints, a non-profit with a multilingual tech platform that helps teachers communicate with families in any of 100 languages, scaling rapidly was a response to an
- [An end-of-year message from our founder](https://swrightx.com/blog/an-end-of-year-message-from-our-founder/5654/) - December 18, 2020 As the year comes to a close, we wanted to thank you and wish you Happy Holidays. Despite the many challenges of 2020, there have been silver linings. For me, both personally and professionally, one of those has been a recognition of the profound impact of connection and the importance of community.
- [2021 family engagement study: Insights for building effective school-family partnerships](https://swrightx.com/blog/2021-family-engagement-study-insights-for-building-effective-school-family-partnerships/7173/) - Research comparing COVID-19 distance learning family engagement insights from the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school years.
- [Building perspectives](https://swrightx.com/blog/building-perspectives/7587/) - At TalkingPoints, we know that building relationships across lines of difference is some of the most critical and rewarding work that educators do. From learning about your students’ rich cultural traditions to helping families navigate homework across language barriers, your efforts make it possible to have meaningful and joyful school-to-home connections. Your work also helps
- [Building perspectives](https://swrightx.com/blog/building-perspectives-2/7633/) - At Jefferson Elementary in Boise, Idaho, it’s not uncommon for Amy Collinge and Godoidefroid Ntawuyamara to welcome students from Congo, Burundi, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Sudan, and Somalia into their classroom. Together, Ntawuyamara and Collinge have plenty of advice to offer their fellow educators on how to open those doors—and how to engage families and students from Africa during the school year in a meaningful way.
- [Building perspectives](https://swrightx.com/blog/building-perspectives-3/7673/) - Exceptional education (EE) can be an academic lifeline for students with unique learning needs. From gifted and talented enrichment to special education services, EE encompasses the supports that many students need to reach their full potential.
- [TalkingPoints looks back on 2021](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-looks-back-on-2021/9514/) - Written by Paige DeLozier Our team is constantly talking to our school partners to identify the barriers families and educators face in creating strong, enduring family engagement so we can build tools to overcome them. As 2021 comes to a close, I’ve been reflecting on the nature of some of the barriers many families face
- [TalkingPoints expands platform to full learning and well-being teams to increase effective, equitable family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-expands-platform-to-full-learning-and-well-being-teams-to-increase-effective-equitable-family-engagement/9523/) - Nurses, counselors, bus drivers and other critical staff can connect directly with families through TalkingPoints platform, increasing family engagement Written by TalkingPoints San Francisco, California (January 26, 2022) — TalkingPoints, a nonprofit working to remove systemic language, access, and technology barriers to effective, equitable, family engagement, announced the expansion of its platform so a student’s
- [TalkingPoints CEO selected as a TED fellow](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-ceo-selected-as-a-ted-fellow/9527/) - Heejae Lim is the sole education leader selected to present at TED2022 Written by TalkingPoints San Francisco,California (February 22, 2022) — Today, TalkingPoints, a nonprofit working to remove systemic barriers to family engagement, announced that its founder and CEO Heejae Lim has been selected as a TED Fellow. As part of the Fellowship, she will
- [TalkingPoints receives transformational gift from MacKenzie Scott](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-receives-transformational-gift-from-mackenzie-scott-to-advance-meaningful-equitable-family-engagement-for-students/9531/) - Written by TalkingPoints San Francisco, California, March, 24, 2022 — TalkingPoints, a nonprofit dedicated to removing systemic barriers to family engagement in education, today announced it has received a $10 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. The contribution, the single largest gift in the organization’s history, will allow TalkingPoints to accelerate its ambitious plans to
- [Utilizing ESSER and ESSA (including Title I and III) funds for family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/utilizing-esser-and-essa-including-title-i-and-iii-funds-for-family-engagement/9773/) - Written by TalkingPoints As year-end funding and strategy decisions progress in schools around the country, administrators and decision-makers are tasked with finding impactful options for their federal ESSER and ESSA (including Title I and Title III) dollars. TalkingPoints has connected 4 million teachers, administrators and school staff with the families they serve, particularly those from
- [TalkingPoints receives major gift from The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) to increase family engagement with AAPI communities](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-receives-major-gift-from-the-asian-american-foundation-taaf-to-increase-family-engagement-with-aapi-communities/9779/) - Written by TalkingPoints TAAF Grants $1 Million to TalkingPoints to Better Serve the Country’s 2.7 Million AAPI Students and their Families Read the op-ed in The Chicago Tribune: “We are both immigrants and, despite our personal achievements, we both know what it’s like to feel invisible in the classroom and in everyday life. We
- [Growing recognition of family engagement’s role in student success… and of TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/growing-recognition-of-family-engagements-role-in-student-success-and-of-talkingpoints/9783/) - Photo by Ryan Lash, TED, 2022. Written by TalkingPoints The movement to strengthen family-school connections is rapidly gaining momentum across the country. Don’t take our word for it. In a major address delivered in January, US Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona outlined a series of priorities. The very first one he mentioned? “Engaging families as
- [AAPI communities & family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/aapi-communities-family-engagement/9854/) - Written by TalkingPoints In case you missed it, we wanted to share this Chicago Tribune OpEd about the importance of family engagement, especially with regard to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and families. It was penned by Citadel Securities CEO Peng Zhao, founding board member of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), and TalkingPoints
- [The Wall Street Journal asks: “Why do schools send so many emails?”](https://swrightx.com/blog/the-wall-street-journal-asks-why-do-schools-send-so-many-emails/9986/) - Written by Heather Dooley In this weekend’s Wall Street Journal, family and technology columnist Julie Jargon asks: “Why do schools send so many emails?” Her response (and ours) is that they don’t need to. They just need to communicate (and listen) in the right ways. Read the full article here on the research that backs
- [Educators and families: Close this education gap and ensure better student learning](https://swrightx.com/blog/educators-and-families-close-this-education-gap-and-ensure-better-student-learning/10051/) - Written by TalkingPoints New research finds a gap between the information educators and families need from one another to build strong school-family connections — a critical finding since family engagement translates to better learning outcomes for students. In short, families want more academic progress and behavior updates from educators, while educators want more
- [EdTech leader delivers powerful TED Talk on the role of families in school](https://swrightx.com/blog/ed-tech-leader-delivers-powerful-ted-talk-on-the-role-of-families-in-school/10047/) - TalkingPoints’ Heejae Lim was one of 20 change-makers — and the only education leader — selected through the TED Fellows Program San Francisco, California (August 30, 2022) — Today, TalkingPoints, an education technology nonprofit, shared the release of the TED Talk delivered by its founder and CEO, Heejae Lim. The 5-minute speech titled "The most
- [WATCH: The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools](https://swrightx.com/blog/watch-the-most-powerful-yet-overlooked-resource-in-schools/10149/) - Written by TalkingPoints More than 550,000 people have already viewed the TED Talk delivered by our CEO Heejae Lim, entitled “The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools,” on how with the right tools and support, schools can remove language barriers, foster meaningful connections, and help every student thrive. Watch the video or read
- [What is equitable family engagement?](https://swrightx.com/blog/what-is-equitable-family-engagement/10382/) - Written by Paige DeLozier It’s a well known fact that the more families are involved in their students’ studies, the better the students perform. But in a time where “equity” is a buzzword in education and students have moved from completely remote classes, to some hybrid form, to going back to school and some sense
- [5 examples of family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/5-examples-of-family-engagement/10435/) - Written by Paige DeLozier As a professional in the education industry, you’ve probably heard this phrase before: “The key to successful students is the relationship between teachers and the students and their families.” Maybe not exactly those words, but most educators have heard something along those lines that emphasizes the importance of teacher-family engagement. But
- [New causal research study shows TalkingPoints improves student outcomes](https://swrightx.com/blog/new-causal-research-study-shows-talkingpoints-improves-student-outcomes/10450/) - Written by TalkingPoints Research shows the family engagement tool increased academic achievement and attendance for students overall and for Black students, Latino students, students with disabilities and English language learners in a large urban school district San Francisco, CA — Today, TalkingPoints released a new causal research study, Engaging Families Leads to Student Academic
- [TalkingPoints expands languages offered in family-school partnership platform](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-expands-languages-offered-in-family-school-partnership-platform/10454/) - Written by Paige DeLozier This year, TalkingPoints added 20 new languages to its family-school partnership platform, which can support more families and schools in building strong partnerships that can lead to improved attendance, course proficiency, and higher test scores for students. That means TalkingPoints now provides access to families and schools across 145 different languages!
- [TalkingPoints looks back on 2022](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-looks-back-on-2022/10501/) - Written by Paige DeLozier 2022 is coming to an end, and the team at TalkingPoints is thrilled to see so many new relationships formed and conversations happening between families and educators. We’re honored to help facilitate each and every conversation, along with the student success that stems from building such intentional engagement. Here’s what
- [TalkingPoints receives major gift to support actionable research on family-to-school partnerships](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-receives-major-gift-to-support-actionable-research-on-family-to-school-partnerships/10522/) - Written by TalkingPoints San Francisco, California (December 16, 2022) — Today TalkingPoints announced a $1 million grant to support actionable research on how to improve student outcomes by building strong relationships between schools and families. “Building meaningful family-school partnerships is essential to improving the academic and wellbeing of students, especially historically under-resourced students,”
- [Dr. Karen Mapp, America’s foremost expert on family engagement, to serve as advisor to TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/dr-karen-mapp-americas-foremost-expert-on-family-engagement-to-serve-as-education-and-research-advisor-to-talkingpoints/10666/) - Written by TalkingPoints San Francisco, California (March 15, 2023) — Today TalkingPoints announced that Dr. Karen Mapp, a prominent education scholar in the field of family engagement, will support TalkingPoints as an advisor to the organization. “Our focus on supporting the diverse families and communities that make up K-12 schools in the United
- [5 things everyone was talking about at SXSW EDU](https://swrightx.com/blog/5-things-everyone-was-talking-about-at-sxsw-edu/10723/) - Written by Heejae Lim I was honored to recently participate in a roundtable discussion on running an education startup at the SXSW EDU Conference in Austin. I used the opportunity to talk with many amazing educators and innovators. As I reflect on the conference, there are five themes that stood out for me: Research and
- [5 things every school district and educator should know about ChatGPT](https://swrightx.com/blog/5-things-every-school-district-and-educator-should-know-about-chatgpt/10766/) - Written by Heather Dooley In schools and conferences across the country, everyone seems to be talking about AI (Artificial Intelligence) and ChatGPT. Teachers are using ChatGPT to create lesson plans. Students are using ChatGPT to do their homework. And bloggers are using ChatGPT to draft content (although we promise not this one!). We understand the
- [3 steps to enable effective family engagement for principals and district leaders](https://swrightx.com/blog/3-steps-to-enable-effective-family-engagement-for-principals-and-district-leaders/11050/) - Written by Kate Pechacek Strong partnerships between schools, districts, and families are the heart of a positive, collaborative school culture. Site and district leaders set the tone for creating a welcoming environment and supporting staff in building trusting relationships with families so that students get the support they need. In planning engagement with families,
- [Positive first interactions: 3 quick wins for school leaders](https://swrightx.com/blog/positive-first-interactions-3-quick-wins-for-school-leaders/11118/) - Written by Heather Dooley The start of the school year brings excitement and opportunity, and hectic to-do lists for school administration teams. At the top of the list, make sure to include an intentional focus on welcoming families. Laying the groundwork for positive, trusting relationships with families in week one will pay dividends all
- [Moving from communication to engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/moving-from-communication-to-engagement/11265/) - Written by Paige DeLozier 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, academics, attendance and beyond can't be ignored. How can transitioning from one-way communication to authentic engagement transform your classroom? Consulting the experts So,
- [Introducing Universal Admin Communications from TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/introducing-universal-admin-communications-from-talkingpoints/11284/) - Written by Tyson Jurgens As the leading unified family engagement platform, we’re committed to building tools that better support schools and districts as they engage with families, build strong family-school partnerships, and drive student success. We’ve added an all-new suite of administrator communications tools to our platform to ensure school- and district-level staff are
- [Here are the questions everyone always asks us about TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/here-are-the-questions-everyone-always-asks-us-about-talkingpoints/11303/) - Written by Andrew Unrein As educators and administrators, we are all gifted with ample free time. Made you look, didn't I? All jokes aside, life is hectic for right now. Juggling the enthusiasm and energy of welcoming back new students with the tactical and procedural steps taken to support that enthusiasm and energy is….daunting.
- [Rebuilding and re-setting culture after the long tail of COVID](https://swrightx.com/blog/rebuilding-and-re-setting-culture-after-the-long-tail-of-covid/11315/) - Written by Kate Pechacek If change is hard, then COVID may have been the hardest collective moment in US education history. If schools could name one word they would like to leave in the past, it is likely “COVID.” But the impacts of distance learning and school closures from the pandemic have lingered –
- [6 ways TalkingPoints removes barriers to communication with families](https://swrightx.com/blog/6-ways-talkingpoints-removes-barriers-to-communication-with-families/11343/) - Written by Paige DeLozier 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 solutions are created equal—with educators and families in mind. TalkingPoints’ mission of driving Universal Family Engagement is evident in every feature of the platform.
- [What to look for when evaluating edtech vendors for security and more](https://swrightx.com/blog/what-to-look-for-when-evaluating-edtech-vendors/11368/) - From the lens of a CTO/CIO using the Shared Responsibility Model Written by John Krull When evaluating family engagement and communications solutions or any edtech product, the K-12 CIO or CTO must lead the Information Technology (IT) team in a technology review. While the ultimate decision on product selection will come from the department owner,
- [TalkingPoints earns a four-star rating from Charity Navigator](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-earns-a-four-star-rating-from-charity-navigator/11411/) - Written by TalkingPoints San Francisco, CA - TalkingPoints is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator. This rating designates TalkingPoints as an official “Give with Confidence” charity, indicating that our organization is using its donations effectively based on Charity Navigator’s criteria.
- [4 themes we heard at the U.N. General Assembly Convening on AI](https://swrightx.com/blog/4-themes-we-heard-at-the-u-n-general-assembly-convening-on-ai/11427/) - Written by Tyson Jurgens On September 18, 2023, TalkingPoints had the privilege of attending and presenting at a special convening as part of the United National General Assembly titled Artificial Intelligence for Accelerating Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: Addressing Society’s Greatest Challenges, co-convened by Japan The Republic of Kenya The Kingdom of Morocco The
- [We used AI to analyze 40 million family-school messages. Here’s what we found.](https://swrightx.com/blog/we-used-ai-to-analyze-40-million-family-school-messages-heres-what-we-found/11445/) - Written by Leah Walker and Adrienne Luczkow Decades of research have highlighted the importance of family engagement with schools.1,2 The research suggests that the reason that family engagement works to improve student outcomes is that it helps families and schools to co-create more impactful instructional strategies and more inclusive school policies and procedures. This logic
- [TalkingPoints uses AI to analyze 40 million family-school messages](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-uses-ai-to-analyze-40-million-family-school-messages/11466/) - Written by TalkingPoints Data reveals patterns that can inform recommendations to strengthen relationships between educators and families. San Francisco, California, October 3, 2023 — TalkingPoints, an education technology nonprofit that improves student outcomes by facilitating effective partnerships between families and their children’s schools, announced today the findings from a research initiative to better understand
- [Family engagement & bullying prevention](https://swrightx.com/blog/family-engagement-and-bullying-prevention/5207/) - 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 busy this time of year—especially when considering additional challenges like teacher shortages and communication barriers. But no matter what new difficulties we face in helping
- [The link between student behavior and family engagement](https://swrightx.com/blog/the-link-between-student-behavior-and-family-engagement/11512/) - Written by Heather Dooley While schools have resumed a level of normalcy post-COVID, the impact distance learning had on student behavior persists. At the start of the 2023-24 school year, educators named declines in student behavior as one of their biggest concerns. In addition to helping students master core academic skills, many teachers must now
- [Lightening your load with TalkingPoints and Tarjimly](https://swrightx.com/blog/lightening-your-load-with-talkingpoints-and-tarjimly/11568/) - 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 often I have heard a teacher say these things, or said them myself, as the expectations and additional responsibilities for the year begin to roll
- [Family conferences that count](https://swrightx.com/blog/family-conferences-that-count/10376/) - 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 academic standing. That’s it. One-way. There has not been much discussion in teacher training around whether that is the most efficient or beneficial way to
- [Empowering student success through universal family engagement: a call to action](https://swrightx.com/blog/empowering-student-success-through-universal-family-engagement-a-call-to-action/11709/) - Written by TalkingPoints At TalkingPoints, addressing learning loss in students, particularly those from under-resourced communities, is core to our mission. We believe the critical strategy to narrow these widening gaps that demands the attention of the entire field – from families and teachers to superintendents and philanthropic funders – is investment in family engagement to
- [When universal family engagement is the solution](https://swrightx.com/blog/when-universal-family-engagement-is-the-solution/11732/) - 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. What if we told you there is one solution that has the potential to impact each of these areas positively and more? Connecting with families
- [Family Engagement Summit](https://swrightx.com/blog/family-engagement-summit/11756/) - 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 a family engagement summit on February 24, 2024, at the TEA headquarters in Nashville. The summit was held in conjunction with the Tennessee Urban Education
- [3 things we learned from communications leaders at NSPRA](https://swrightx.com/blog/3-things-we-learned-from-communications-leaders-at-nspra/12026/) - Written by Heather Dooley The TalkingPoints team caught up with many of our district partners at July’s NSPRA conference in Bellevue, WA. We enjoyed hosting an interactive session with our partners from Seattle Public Schools and San Juan Unified School District (CA), who shared the innovative ways their teams drive outcomes for students. We met
- [TalkingPoints featured in National PTA and Johns Hopkins University’s family engagement resource](https://swrightx.com/blog/talkingpoints-featured-in-national-pta-and-johns-hopkins-universitys-family-engagement-resource/12488/) - The TalkingPoints Universal Family Engagement platform was featured in the new, free online resource of evidence-based programs that strengthen family-school partnerships and improve student outcomes. San Francisco, CA – TalkingPoints, the education nonprofit and creator of the leading Universal Family Engagement solution, is pleased to announce our platform’s inclusion in the newly launched Family
- [Causal study shows TalkingPoints’ Universal Family Engagement platform drove 24% decrease in absence rates](https://swrightx.com/blog/causal-study-shows-talkingpoints-universal-family-engagement-platform-drove-24-decrease-in-absence-rates/12508/) - Written by TalkingPoints Quasi-Experimental Study Highlights the Impact of Effective Family-School Partnerships on Student Attendance San Francisco, CA — TalkingPoints, an education technology nonprofit dedicated to improving student outcomes through effective family-school partnerships, announced today the findings of a new causal research study, Effective Family-School Partnerships Lead to Improved Student Attendance. The study
- [Orange County Public Schools partners with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/blog/orange-county-public-schools-partners-with-talkingpoints/11397/) - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Orange County Public Schools in Orlando, Florida has partnered with TalkingPoints, the leading PK-12 family engagement platform, to connect district families, teachers, and staff with real-time, two-way translated communication in support of the district’s 209,000+ students in 210 schools. TalkingPoints connects schools, teachers, and families so that all students — regardless of
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- [Family Engagement Unlocks the Power of Your MTSS Framework: 5 Fall Strategies](https://swrightx.com/event/family-engagement-unlocks-the-power-of-your-mtss-framework-5-fall-strategies/) - Family Engagement Unlocks the Power of Your MTSS Framework: 5 Fall Strategies
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- [TalkingPoints Ask Me Anything](https://swrightx.com/event/talkingpoints-ask-me-anything/2024-01-25/) - TalkingPoints Ask Me Anything
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- [Family Engagement Centered on Students](https://swrightx.com/event/family-engagement-centered-on-students/) - Family Engagement Centered on Students
- [TalkingPoints Monthly Office Hours](https://swrightx.com/event/talkingpoints-monthly-office-hours/2024-02-08/) - TalkingPoints Monthly Office Hours
- [When Universal Family Engagement Is the Solution: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities for Connection](https://swrightx.com/event/when-universal-family-engagement-is-the-solution-turning-challenges-into-opportunities-for-connection/) - When Universal Family Engagement Is the Solution: Turning Challenges Into Opportunities for Connection
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- [NYSCATE 2023](https://swrightx.com/event/nyscate-2023/) - NYSCATE 2023
- [Hawaii Schools of the Future Conference](https://swrightx.com/event/hawaii-schools-of-the-future-conference/) - Hawaii Schools of the Future Conference
- [ARKTESOL](https://swrightx.com/event/arktesol/) - ARKTESOL
- [2023 SETESOL](https://swrightx.com/event/2023-setesol/) - 2023 SETESOL
- [Building Success: Aurora Public Schools & TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/event/building-success-aurora-public-schools-talkingpoints/) - Building Success: Aurora Public Schools & TalkingPoints
- [Propelling Progress Post-Conference: How to Drive Momentum with Families](https://swrightx.com/event/propelling-progress-post-conference-how-to-drive-momentum-with-families/) - Propelling Progress Post-Conference: How to Drive Momentum with Families
- [TNEA Teaching and Learning Symposium](https://swrightx.com/event/tnea-teaching-and-learning-symposium/) - TNEA Teaching and Learning Symposium
- [Where Have the Students Gone?](https://swrightx.com/event/where-have-the-students-gone/) - Where Have the Students Gone?
- [Innovative School Summit](https://swrightx.com/event/innovative-school-summit/) - TalkingPoints will be onsite at this event as a proud sponsor and exhibitor! Stop by our booth to learn more about our unified family engagement platform!
- [Lunch & Learn: The Link Between Family Engagement and Student Behavior](https://swrightx.com/event/lunch-learn-the-link-between-family-engagement-and-student-behavior/) - Lunch & Learn: The Link Between Family Engagement and Student Behavior
- [Welcoming Families and Inspiring Collaboration: The Power of Partnership at the Heart of Engagement](https://swrightx.com/event/welcoming-families-and-inspiring-collaboration-the-power-of-partnership-at-the-heart-of-engagement/) - Welcoming Families and Inspiring Collaboration: The Power of Partnership at the Heart of Engagement
- [Funding for Family Engagement Webinar](https://swrightx.com/event/funding-for-family-engagement-webinar/) - Funding for Family Engagement Webinar
- [Research to Action Webinar](https://swrightx.com/event/research-to-action-webinar/) - Research to Action Webinar
- [How Family Engagement Can Improve Student Engagement and Attendance](https://swrightx.com/event/how-family-engagement-can-improve-student-engagement-and-attendance/) - How Family Engagement Can Improve Student Engagement and Attendance
- [Lunch & Learn: Learn more about TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/event/lunch-learn-learn-more-about-talkingpoints/) - Lunch & Learn: Learn more about TalkingPoints
- [Lunch & Learn: TalkingPoints and Teacher Retention](https://swrightx.com/event/lunch-learn-talkingpoints-and-teacher-retention/) - Lunch & Learn: TalkingPoints and Teacher Retention
- [3 Back-To-School Musts to Drive Family Engagement](https://swrightx.com/event/3-back-to-school-musts-to-drive-family-engagement/) - 3 Back-To-School Musts to Drive Family Engagement
- [Universal Admin Communications](https://swrightx.com/event/universal-admin-communications/) - Universal Admin Communications
- [Lunch & Learn: How to use family engagement to improve  attendance and enrollment outcomes](https://swrightx.com/event/lunch-learn-how-to-use-family-engagement-to-improve-attendance-and-enrollment-outcomes/) - Lunch & Learn: How to use family engagement to improve attendance and enrollment outcomes
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- [National Family Engagement Summit](https://swrightx.com/event/national-family-engagement-summit/) - National Family Engagement Summit
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- [Oklahoma Education Leadership Conference](https://swrightx.com/event/oklahoma-education-leadership-conference/) - Oklahoma Education Leadership Conference

## Case Studies

- [Building extraordinary partnerships: How Westlawn Elementary elevates family engagement with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/case-study/westlawn-elementary-elevates-family-engagement-with-talkingpoints/) - Discover how Westlawn Elementary, a Title I school in Fairfax County Public Schools, uses TalkingPoints’ multilingual, two-way family engagement platform to build powerful school-home partnerships that improve student support and success.
- [Turning the Attendance Tide: Four Steps to Measurable Impact with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/case-study/turning-the-attendance-tide-four-steps-to-measurable-impact-with-talkingpoints/) - See how research-backed strategies and new features help districts partner with families to cut absenteeism, strengthen family engagement, and get students back on track. Chronic absenteeism rates are at near-record highs. Every missed day compounds learning loss. But what if you could turn the tide with proven strategies that deliver real results? Watch this webinar
- [Family-School Partnerships Improve Attendance and Behavior](https://swrightx.com/case-study/family-school-partnerships-improve-attendance-and-behavior-how-the-talkingpoints-platform-boosted-outcomes-in-a-large-urban-district/) - Study Shows TalkingPoints Platform Boosted Outcomes in Large Urban District How do you build trusting family-school partnerships in large, multilingual districts, without adding more to educators’ plates? A two-year study of 33,987 PreK–12 students in a large urban district found that TalkingPoints helps schools do just that, with powerful, measurable results. Key findings: +12% high
- [Podcast Ep. 08 – Family Engagement as a District-Wide Strategy](https://swrightx.com/case-study/podcast-ep-08-family-engagement-as-a-district-wide-strategy/) - Bensalem Township School District set out to strengthen school-home connections across their district. Through collaboration with stakeholders, they gathered feedback and created action plans. What began as a pilot of TalkingPoints quickly evolved into a district-wide rollout. The result? A more equitable, inclusive school community where every family feels welcome and informed. Language barriers have
- [Tulsa Public Schools Improves Attendance with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/case-study/tulsa-public-schools-improves-attendance-with-talkingpoints/) - Study Reveals Decrease in Absences and Increase in Learning Hours Download Now to Receive the One-Page Executive Summary and the Full Report for Complete Findings When families and schools communicate effectively, students show up and thrive. That’s exactly what happened in Tulsa Public Schools. A quasi-experimental study of 30,000 students found that using TalkingPoints significantly
- [How This Mounds View Public School Improved Attendance Reporting](https://swrightx.com/case-study/how-this-mounds-view-public-school-improved-attendance-reporting/) - At a glance: Mounds View Public Schools The 10th largest district in Minnesota, Mounds View Public Schools is located a few miles north of the downtown area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. The district’s 13 schools serve a diverse population of more than 11,200 K-12 students. Nearly 8% of students are English language learners, and
- [Family Engagement Drives Results for Marlborough Public Schools](https://swrightx.com/case-study/family-engagement-drives-results-for-marlborough-public-schools/) - At a Glance Marlborough Public Schools in Marlborough, MA, a district of nearly 5,000 students, is served by an early childhood center, four K-5 elementary schools, one 6-8 middle school, and one high school of grades 9-12, with an additional alternative program for high school students. The district serves an increasingly diverse community following an
- [Introducing District Emergency Alerts & Notifications](https://swrightx.com/case-study/introducing-district-emergency-alerts-notifications/) - One Button. Reach Every Family. When you need to reach every family with an important message, clarity and language accessibility are essential—whether by call, text, app, or email. TalkingPoints is expanding its trusted family engagement platform with powerful emergency alerts and enhanced broadcast notifications, all backed by our industry-leading translation. With just one button, districts
- [Aurora Public Schools is Breaking Barriers and Improving Student Outcomes](https://swrightx.com/case-study/aurora-public-schools-is-breaking-barriers-and-improving-student-outcomes/) - At a glance: Aurora Public Schools Located in Colorado’s third-most populated city, Aurora Public Schools’ 58 schools serve more than 38,000 students who hail from 130 countries and speak 160 different languages; 75% receive free or reduced-price lunch, and 15% benefit from special education programs. One of the most linguistically diverse school districts in
- [Pittsburgh Public Schools drives huge increases in family engagement](https://swrightx.com/case-study/pittsburgh-public-schools-drives-huge-increases-in-parent-engagement/) - Pittsburgh Public Schools finds success using TalkingPoints to increase family engagement and improve communications between teachers and families.
- [How Green Bay Area Public Schools built a systemic culture of family engagement](https://swrightx.com/case-study/green-bay-success-story/) - Part One of a Three-Part Series Contributors: Ingrid Parker-Hill, Director of Engagement Michelle Thompson, Title I Program Support Teacher Luis Franco, Bilingual Family Engagement Coordinator Carrie Rogers, Family Engagement Coordinator When Green Bay Area Public Schools (GBAPS) first began formalizing family engagement in schools, the work often meant responding to urgent needs as they came
- [Family engagement that works: Lessons from Eden Prairie Schools](https://swrightx.com/case-study/family-engagement-that-works-lessons-from-eden-prairie-schools/) - Discover how Eden Prairie Schools in Minnesota uses TalkingPoints to improve family engagement and boost student outcomes.
- [Why timing matters: How one principal boosted family engagement using data](https://swrightx.com/case-study/why-timing-matters-how-one-principal-boosted-family-engagement-using-data/) - In today’s increasingly digital and diverse educational landscape, school leaders are seeking smarter ways to build authentic connections with families. At Esperanza Cyber Charter School, Principal Melissa Molina took a strategic, data-driven approach to communication, uncovering a surprising insight that transformed family engagement.
- [Putnam City Schools Changes the Game with TalkingPoints Document Translation](https://swrightx.com/case-study/putnam-city-schools-changes-the-game-with-talkingpoints-document-translation/) - At a Glance Putnam City Schools serves over 19,000 students in grades K-12 across 27 schools in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The district’s diverse student body reflects the richness of the community, with 72 languages spoken within its 47-square-mile boundaries. The district is committed to providing a quality education for every student, with a strong emphasis
- [How Bensalem Township Transformed Family Engagement With a District-Wide Expansion of TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/case-study/how-bensalem-township-transformed-family-engagement-with-a-district-wide-expansion-of-talkingpoints/) - Bensalem Township expanded from a successful pilot in its Title 1 schools to a district-wide implementation of TalkingPoints to drive student outcomes.
- [Cincinnati Public Schools Uses TalkingPoints To Ensure An Inclusive Learning Environment](https://swrightx.com/case-study/cincinnati-public-schools-uses-talkingpoints-to-ensure-an-inclusive-learning-environment/) - Ohio's fastest-growing, large-city district ensures equitable access for all families In Cincinnati Public Schools, Ohio's fastest-growing, large-city district, enrollment has grown more than 20 percent since 2012-2013. CPS is Greater Cincinnati's largest and Ohio's second-largest school district, serving about 36,000 students (preschool to 12th grade) in 65 schools across a 91-square-mile district in southwest Ohio.
- [More Than Just Messaging at Independence High School](https://swrightx.com/case-study/independence-high-school/) - In just six months, administrators, teachers, and families sent over 120,000 messages. Principal David Legrand nearly tripled response to a food giveaway event...
- [TalkingPoints leads to higher test scores: 7 additional months of learning](https://swrightx.com/case-study/talkingpoints-leads-to-higher-test-scores-7-additional-months-of-learning/) - TalkingPoints improved test scores, equating to an additional 7 months of learning in a large, urban district, with even greater impact for underserved students.
- [Translation Helps Oakland Unified Communicate in Over 50 Different Home Languages](https://swrightx.com/case-study/oakland-unified-school-district-pilot-program/) - Oakland Unified School District is one of the most diverse districts in California, with 50% of students speaking a language other than English...
- [School Closures and the Critical Need for an Easy to use Family and School Communication Tool](https://swrightx.com/case-study/elk-grove-unified-school-district/) - Teachers in California’s fifth-largest district succeeded in engaging previously unreachable families to show up for meetings and conferences during the pandemic...

## Team

- [Claudine Ryan](https://swrightx.com/our-team/claudine-ryan/) - As a first-generation college go-er, Claudine personally experienced how invaluable education can be. As a parent and community member, Claudine believes that parents, regardless of their own backgrounds, can be tremendous champions in their children’s educational success. Claudine has spent her career in technology for the past 25 years, focusing for the past decade on
- [Heejae Lim](https://swrightx.com/our-team/heejae-lim/) - Heejae Lim is the Founder and CEO of TalkingPoints. Previously, Heejae worked on education reform for public schools in the Middle East. She also served as Chief of Staff to a special advisor to the Secretary of Education in the UK. As a consultant at McKinsey, she advised the Gates Foundation and Teach First UK.
- [Jeff Livingston](https://swrightx.com/our-team/jeff-livingston/) - After a long career at McGraw-Hill Education that included roles in sales, marketing, education policy and general management, Jeff formed EdSolutions, LLC in 2015 as a vehicle for focusing education innovation, investment and philanthropy on underserved students, scaling proven innovations to reach the students who will benefit most from them. Today, EdSolutions help organizations to
- [Doug Borchard](https://swrightx.com/our-team/doug-borchard/) - Doug joined New Profit in 2005 and serves as Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer. In that role, he oversees New Profit’s internal infrastructure (finance,talent, operations) and portfolio grant-making and support. Doug has also worked closely with several of New Profit’s portfolio organizations, including Achievement First, iMentor, KIPP, Year Up, Leading Educators, and New Classrooms,
- [Tyler Coats](https://swrightx.com/our-team/tyler-coats/) - Tyler Coats is the CEO of Falcon Critical Care Transport, a $20m revenue business employing over 250 personnel in the SF Bay Area. Formerly Tyler was the Managing Partner of Cascadian Capital. Tyler also served in the US Navy aboard the USS Henry M. Jackson, a strategic nuclear submarine, where he led over 70 personnel
- [Dan Braga](https://swrightx.com/our-team/dan-braga/) - Dan is part of the investing team at Morningside, a venture capital and private equity firm based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Previously, he was with McKinsey & Company for 17 years, and then co- founded and scaled a mid-market private equity fund with The Zaf Group. As our Chair, he brings Board leadership experience as a
- [Dr. Sharon Contreras](https://swrightx.com/our-team/dr-sharon-contreras/) - Dr. Contreras is passionate about providing a high-quality education to each child. She is a teacher at heart, a transformational leader and a passionate advocate for children and education. Growing up in Uniondale, New York, with nine brothers and sisters, she learned early to advocate for her right to an excellent education. Over the course
- [Kumar Garg](https://swrightx.com/our-team/kumar-garg/) - Kumar is a passionate champion of education reform and started his career working on behalf of parents and children as an education lawyer and advocate. Kumar led the Obama Administration’s efforts to bolster federal STEM education initiatives, serving for nearly 8 years in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). He then
- [Greg Gunn](https://swrightx.com/our-team/greg-gunn/) - Greg Gunn is a leader in using technology, innovation, and venture capital investing to promote progress in education. As co-founder of Lingo Ventures, he makes early-stage investments in education and workforce technologies. In 2000, Greg co-founded Wireless Generation (now called Amplify), a leading educational software company serving millions of students annually with groundbreaking assessment and
- [Dr. Karen L. Mapp](https://swrightx.com/our-team/dr-karen-l-mapp/) - Dr. Mapp is a leading expert in the field of family engagement, and her 2010 book, Beyond the Bake Sale: The Essential Guide to Family-School Partnerships, is considered a foundational text in the field. She created the Dual Capacity-Building Framework for Family-School Partnerships, the research and practitioner framework that TalkingPoints bases itself on and has
- [Bob Runcie](https://swrightx.com/our-team/bob-runcie/) - Bob is the chief executive officer of Chiefs for Change, and previously served as superintendent of Broward County Public Schools – the sixth-largest district in the United States. Under his leadership, Chiefs for Change has increased its technical assistance for members and expanded leadership development initiatives to build the pipeline of diverse, talented educators ready

## News

- [Schools Must Know If Their Learning-Loss Programs Work — Before ESSER Funds End](https://swrightx.com/news/schools-must-know-if-their-learning-loss-programs-work-before-esser-funds-end/) - ESSER funds used on solutions like TalkingPoints can improve academic outcomes in proven and affordable ways.
- [How AI and Other Tech Tools Might be Used to Strengthen Family-School Partnerships](https://swrightx.com/news/how-ai-and-other-tech-tools-might-be-used-to-strengthen-family-school-partnerships/) - The reality is that investing in a tool like TalkingPoints is relatively low-cost and high-impact compared to many other school improvement programs.
- [TalkingPoints scales student impact with AWS and RosterStream by Ednition](https://swrightx.com/news/talkingpoints-scales-student-impact-with-aws-and-rosterstream-by-ednition/) - This blog post shares how together Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Ednition enhanced TalkingPoints’ real-time, secure infrastructure—enabling districts to communicate quickly and effectively with families and guide best-practice engagement, while empowering educators to take timely, personalized action to support students and improve outcomes.
- [Translation app helps district communicate with families](https://swrightx.com/news/translation-app-helps-district-communicate-with-families/) - Pickerington Local School District in Ohio is using the TalkingPoints translation app to better communicate with the families of students who are learning English. Elizabeth Curtis, English-language coordinator for the district, says the app has been well-received by teachers and families.
- [How nonprofits should (and shouldn’t) be using tech](https://swrightx.com/news/how-nonprofits-should-and-shouldnt-be-using-tech/) - "I spotlight in my book TalkingPoints, which helps teachers communicate with kids’ parents who don’t speak English. If you can get the parents more engaged, kids are a lot more successful in school. That’s a great example of a technology that fills a need."
- [TalkingPoints Celebrates 10 Years of Impact with Powerful New Solution to Combat Chronic Absenteeism](https://swrightx.com/news/talkingpoints-celebrates-10-years-of-impact-with-powerful-new-solution-to-combat-chronic-absenteeism/) - In celebration of its 10th anniversary, education technology nonprofit TalkingPoints has introduced a groundbreaking solution to address the national crisis of chronic absenteeism in U.S. schools. New Attendance Improvement tools harness the power of family engagement and data-driven outreach to help schools identify risk early, build trust, and improve student attendance.
- [Causal Study Shows TalkingPoints’ Universal Family Engagement Platform Drove 24% Decrease in Absence Rates](https://swrightx.com/news/causal-study-shows-talkingpoints-universal-family-engagement-platform-drove-24-decrease-in-absence-rates/) - Today, TalkingPoints, an education technology nonprofit dedicated to improving student outcomes through effective family-school partnerships, shared findings from a causal research study that shows the use of TalkingPoints resulted in statistically significant improvements in attendance rates in Tulsa Public Schools.
- [National PTA and Johns Hopkins University Team Up to Launch Family Engagement Solutions](https://swrightx.com/news/national-pta-and-johns-hopkins-university-team-up-to-launch-family-engagement-solutions/) - The TalkingPoints Universal Family Engagement platform is featured in Family Engagement Solutions, a new resource from National PTA and the Center for Research and Reform in Education (CRRE) at Johns Hopkins University highlighting evidence-based programs that strengthen family-school partnerships and improve student outcomes.
- [University researchers: How can we engage parents so their kids show up for preschool?](https://swrightx.com/news/university-researchers-how-can-we-engage-parents-so-their-kids-show-up-for-preschool/) - A recent study by education technology nonprofit TalkingPoints analyzed 40 million messages exchanged on a widely used school messaging platform. It found that 44% were passive messages about logistics, and 34% were standard replies of acknowledgement — the kinds of things modern parents are inundated with. On the other hand, only 8% of the messages were actionable items about academics, and only 5% were about homework.
- [What 40 Million Messages Tell Us About Parent-Teacher Communication](https://swrightx.com/news/what-40-million-messages-tell-us-about-parent-teacher-communication/) - Successes were seen for TalkingPoints, a family engagement platform that connects teachers and caregivers in more than 150 languages and improved student state-standardized math scores by nine points.
- [Education Success Starts With Family Involvement. Why Aren’t Donors Funding It?](https://swrightx.com/news/education-success-starts-with-family-involvement-why-arent-donors-funding-it/) - Successes were seen for TalkingPoints, an artificial intelligence platform that connects teachers and caregivers in more than 150 languages and improved student state-standardized math scores by nine points.
- [Embracing equity: Why equal opportunities for women aren’t enough to create a more inclusive future](https://swrightx.com/news/embracing-equity-why-equal-opportunities-for-women-arent-enough-to-create-a-more-inclusive-future/) - On International Women’s Day, TalkingPoints founder Heejae Lim is celebrated alongside several female entrepreneurs working to advance equity in this piece by Cisco.
- [The Most Underutilized Resource in Schools – Families](https://swrightx.com/news/the-most-underutilized-resource-in-schools-families/) - Heejae Lim on how building school-family partnerships can help accelerate learning recovery and ease the burden on teachers. “Investing in family-school partnerships requires no new staff, but requires new mindsets. It taps into the basic math that a student spends much more time at home than in school, as well as the basic truth that a parent’s love for their child is universal.”
- [New Profit Invests in Five Social Impact Organizations Transforming the Education and Economic Systems in America](https://swrightx.com/news/new-profit-invests-in-five-social-impact-organizations-transforming-the-education-and-economic-systems-in-america/) - New Profit, the venture philanthropy organization, announced today an investment in TalkingPoints as one of five nonprofit organizations addressing economic and educational inequities in communities and school systems throughout the country. These investments are part of New Profit’s ongoing efforts to expand its portfolio of high-impact organizations led by visionary entrepreneurs who center the assets, expertise, and aspirations of the communities they serve.
- [2021 Best Overall Family Communication Platform for Teachers and Schools | Common Sense Education](https://swrightx.com/news/common-sense-media-2/) - After dozens of hours of testing, Common Sense Media chooses TalkingPoints as the standout messaging tool for families, teachers, and students.
- [Q&A: TED Fellow Heejae Lim on Using Tech to Strengthen Family-School Engagement](https://swrightx.com/news/qa-ted-fellow-heejae-lim-on-using-tech-to-strengthen-family-school-engagement/) - In her TED talk, Heejae Lim, the only education leader selected as part of the class of 2022 TED Fellows Program, shares how 4 in 5 children in US schools who come from under-resourced and/or immigrant families and are more likely to fall behind - sometimes by as much as two school years. This equates to 40 million children, and represents a loss to the US economy of one trillion dollars each year. Her nonrprofit TalkingPoints helps close this achievement gap by unlocking the potential of families in driving student success.
- [Ed Tech Leader Delivers Powerful TED Talk on the Role of Families in School](https://swrightx.com/news/ed-tech-leader-delivers-powerful-ted-talk-on-the-role-of-families-in-school/) - Today, TalkingPoints, an education technology nonprofit, shared the release of the TED Talk delivered by its founder and CEO, Heejae Lim. The 5-minute speech titled "The most powerful yet overlooked resource in schools,", argues that the most powerful and underutilized resource in American public education is a family’s love for their children, and with the right tools, schools can remove barriers and facilitate meaningful connections that lead to improved outcomes for students.
- [Here’s one easy way schools can communicate multilingually with families](https://swrightx.com/news/heres-one-easy-way-schools-can-communicate-multilingually-with-families/) - TalkingPoints’ CEO Heejae Lim, the only education leader selected among the 20 changemakers in the 2022 TED Fellows program, shares the importance of increasing engagement for underserved and multilingual families, and how the TalkingPoints platform removes language and other barriers between schools and families so that students can thrive.
- [Why Do Schools Send So Many Emails? They Don’t Have To](https://swrightx.com/news/why-do-schools-send-so-many-emails-they-dont-have-to/) - Back-to-school means back to checking emails, texts, apps and social-media pages for notes from teachers. For parents, managing school chatter can feel like another full-time job. What if schools agreed on one channel for communications? The Wall Street Journal finds that TalkingPoints was named as the best family communication platform for teachers and schools.
- [During Darkest Days of Pandemic, New Brunswick Schools, Parents Stayed Connected](https://swrightx.com/news/during-darkest-days-of-pandemic-new-brunswick-schools-parents-stayed-connected/) - Statistics show that 65% of the districts’ families use the platform, and 73% of them rate TalkingPoints as “highly effective.” As Michael Chiodo, principal at Lincoln Annex school notes, “To use the words of some of my teachers, it was a game-changer.”
- [Our once-in-a-generation opportunity to invest in a better future for all students](https://swrightx.com/news/our-once-in-a-generation-opportunity-to-invest-in-a-better-future-for-all-students/) - The past year and a half have transformed home-school connections; we need to build on this foundation.
- [Buffalo Public Schools prepare for newly-arrived Afghan students](https://swrightx.com/news/buffalo-public-schools-prepare-for-newly-arrived-afghan-students/) - How Buffalo Public Schools is using TalkingPoints as part of its strategy to meet the needs of its diverse community, including an influx of Afghan refugee students.
- [MacKenzie Scott: Helping Any of Us Can Help Us All](https://swrightx.com/news/mackenzie-scott-helping-any-of-us-can-help-us-all/) - TalkingPoints receives transformational $10 million gift from MacKenzie Scott to expand its impact in advancing meaningful, equitable family engagement.
- [Heejae Lim and Peng Zhao: We’re both immigrants. We know what it’s like to feel invisible.](https://swrightx.com/news/heejae-lim-and-peng-zhao-were-both-immigrants-we-know-what-its-like-to-feel-invisible/) - Heejae Lim, founder and CEO of TalkingPoints, and Peng Zhao, Citadel Securities CEO and founding board member of The Asian American Foundation (TAAF), share the importance of family engagement - especially when it comes to Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and families - drawing on their experiences as immigrants to this country who understand the power of family engagement in education.
- [TalkingPoints Receives Major Gift From The Asian American Foundation (TAAF)](https://swrightx.com/news/talkingpoints-receives-major-gift-from-the-asian-american-foundation-taaf/) - TalkingPoints, a nonprofit working to remove systemic barriers to family engagement for the benefit of student success and well-being, announced it had received a 2-year, $1 million grant from The Asian American Foundation (TAAF) to support its growth and reach among Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) families.
- [TalkingPoints receives transformational gift from MacKenzie Scott to advance meaningful, equitable family engagement for students](https://swrightx.com/news/talkingpoints-receives-transformational-gift-from-mackenzie-scott-to-advance-meaningful-equitable-family-engagement-for-students-2/) - The $10 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott will allow TalkingPoints to accelerate its ambitious plans to improve the academic success and well-being of tens of millions of under-resourced students by rapidly scaling its approach.
- [Fairfax school finds new ways to connect with immigrant students](https://swrightx.com/news/fairfax-school-finds-new-ways-to-connect-with-immigrant-students/) - Fairfax schools adopted TalkingPoints to bridge language gaps and help underprivileged families overcome technological and communication barriers, allowing parents to send and receive translated texts in many languages, including Spanish, Korean, and French. “The app was really nice because they would just send them a text message to their phone and they could easily just respond right there and then,” Cabrera said. “And I feel like that also made it less formal. It was more casual, and they could just text me, whenever [the parents] had a question, which a lot of my parents did, like they would just quickly send me a text and I would get it. So, I think it just made the communication easier.”
- [In Ohio district where English learners have nearly doubled in just three years, TalkingPoints helps break down communication barriers.](https://swrightx.com/news/in-ohio-district-where-english-learners-have-nearly-doubled-in-just-three-years-talkingpoints-helps-break-down-communication-barriers/) - Pickerington Schools more than doubled family engagement using TalkingPoints to send two-way translated text messages between parents and school employees including teachers, guidance counselors, school nurses, and even bus drivers.
- [TalkingPoints expands platform to full learning and well-being teams to increase effective, equitable family engagement](https://swrightx.com/news/talkingpoints-expands-platform-to-full-learning-and-well-being-teams-to-increase-effective-equitable-family-engagement/) - Nurses, counselors, bus drivers and other critical staff can connect directly with families through TalkingPoints platform, increasing family engagement.
- [Straight Up Conversation: TalkingPoints Founder Heejae Lim](https://swrightx.com/news/straight-up-conversation-talkingpoints-founder-heejae-lim-2/) - WestEd study of TalkingPoints impact showed that 87 percent of parents increased engagement—by doing things like responding to messages, initiating conversations with teachers, and showing up to school events—after receiving more communication from their children’s teachers through TalkingPoints. This was especially the case for low-income parents of color, with 100 percent of parents increasing their involvement.
- [Google.org And TalkingPoints Team Up To Support Teachers And Students](https://swrightx.com/news/google-org-and-talkingpoints-team-up-to-support-teachers-and-students/) - Fast Forward's Shannon Farley engages TalkingPoints CEO Heejae Lim and Google Fellow Fiona Yeung in conversaton about how TalkingPoints and Google Org teamed up to support students from under-resourced, multilingual communities.
- [Supporting Kindergarten Readiness and Early School Success in a Pandemic Year](https://swrightx.com/news/supporting-kindergarten-readiness-and-early-school-success-in-a-pandemic-year/) - Despite the many challenges of remote learning, digitally-accessible high-quality instructional materials that supported families to be active partners increased student learning and engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [TalkingPoints Uses Code As Universal Language To Connect Parents and Teachers](https://swrightx.com/news/talkingpoints-uses-code-as-universal-language-to-connect-parents-and-teachers/) - Language barriers don’t exist in a vacuum. Let’s say a parent can’t communicate in English with their kid’s teacher, and that teacher only speaks English. The problem at hand isn’t just a translation issue. It’s a language barrier that limits the parent’s ability to participate in their child’s education, and limits the child’s development.
- [Tech Startups Chase Something Other Than Profits](https://swrightx.com/news/tech-startups-chase-something-other-than-profits/) - At a demo day in San Francisco on Wednesday, Joyce Kim’s presentation of her financial tech startup sounded a lot like a tech startup pitching venture capitalists for funding. She scrolled through a slide deck and stood at a podium, sporting a t-shirt of her startup.
- [The Race to Translate: Which Parent Communication Tool Will Reign Supreme?](https://swrightx.com/news/the-race-to-translate-which-parent-communication-tool-will-reign-supreme/) - First, it was parent-teacher communication by texting. Now, ClassDojo and Remind seem to be in a race to share information with parents in whatever native language they speak.
- [Google to Bay Area: Vote for boldest nonprofit ideas](https://swrightx.com/news/google-to-bay-area-vote-for-boldest-nonprofit-ideas/) - Google wants Bay Area residents to pick the groups with the best ideas for transforming local lives. Google.org, the search giant’s philanthropic arm, is seeking public input on its Google Impact Challenge grants to “change-makers and forward-thinkers who challenge the status quo … with big ideas for an even better Bay Area,” as it says on its website.
- [App helps parents, teachers communicate](https://swrightx.com/news/app-helps-parents-teachers-communicate/) - Amanda Roman, an English as a second language teacher in Elmsford, used to have to translate handwritten Spanish notes from students’ parents for her colleagues.
- [EdTech Tools Receive Recognition for Helping ELLs Learn](https://swrightx.com/news/edtech-tools-receive-recognition-for-helping-ells-learn/) - Last week, The NewSchools Venture Fund announced the winners of a funding competition designed to find the best edtech tools that are helping English Language Learners (ELLs) learn.
- [Can You Translate That? New App Allows Parents, Teachers to Bridge Language Divide](https://swrightx.com/news/can-you-translate-that-new-app-allows-parents-teachers-to-bridge-language-divide/) - Parental engagement is twice as likely to influence a student’s long-term success as socioeconomic status, some studies say, but when parents struggle to engage because of language limitations, it creates a big barrier between home and school.
- [Multilingual Texting Platform Aims to Help Schools Engage All Families](https://swrightx.com/news/multilingual-texting-platform-aims-to-help-schools-engage-all-families/) - San Francisco-based nonprofit TalkingPoints announced yesterday the launch of a centralized school-wide platform designed to help school officials communicate with all of the families they serve, regardless of language barriers.
- [Three ways tech is reinventing a surprising sector](https://swrightx.com/news/three-ways-tech-is-reinventing-a-surprising-sector/) - More than 1 million users. Sixteen billion monthly page views. Ninety-nine percent user engagement. If these sound like stats from tech companies, you’re right. Except these tech companies are nonprofits.
- [$140,000 in Prizes Awarded to Early-Stage Education Entrepreneurs](https://swrightx.com/news/140000-in-prizes-awarded-to-early-stage-education-entrepreneurs/) - As the largest competition of its kind, the EBPC features multiple cash prizes totaling $140,000, and awards prizes in two categories – one aimed at Idea-stage companies that are just getting started and Ventures, which already have revenues, grants, customers, or investments.
- [6 New Companies Solving Education’s Biggest Problems](https://swrightx.com/news/6-new-companies-solving-educations-biggest-problems/) - We’ve all heard the theory that the most successful businesses have one thing in common: They identify a problem that people have and they solve it. If only it were that simple.
- [A Great Way To Use Tech To Help Teachers Meaningfully Engage With Families](https://swrightx.com/news/a-great-way-to-use-tech-to-help-teachers-meaningfully-engage-with-families/) - Strong parent-teacher partnerships are key to student success in the classroom. In fact, parental engagement is very effective at predicting student achievement. When teachers and parents are in regular contact about students’ needs, progress, and successes, students feel supported and motivated to try their best in school.
- [Bridging the Language Barrier with TalkingPoints](https://swrightx.com/news/bridging-the-language-barrier-with-talkingpoints/) - As a parent, I can’t even begin to describe how important I think home to school/school to home communication is for my sanity and my child’s success. My son is a bit of a mad scientist, which is all well and good, but have you seen the inside of a mad scientist’s backpack?
- [A must-have tool for Back-to-School!](https://swrightx.com/news/a-must-have-tool-for-back-to-school/) - The following piece is based on a conversation we recently had with Heejae Lim, Founder and Executive Director of TalkingPoints. As a Korean immigrant student, Heejae saw first-hand the difference between her friends with English-speaking parents who were deeply engaged in their education versus non-English speaking parents who struggled to be involved.
- [Nonprofits, not Silicon Valley startups, are creating AI apps for the greater good](https://swrightx.com/news/nonprofits-not-silicon-valley-startups-are-creating-ai-apps-for-the-greater-good/) - Predictions for the potential of artificial intelligence wax poetic — solutions from climate change to curing disease — but the everyday applications make it seem far more mundane, like a glorified clock radio.
- [Startups and nonprofits set sights on closing the achievement gap through internet access](https://swrightx.com/news/startups-and-nonprofits-set-sights-on-closing-the-achievement-gap-through-internet-access/) - Kids growing up in low-income neighborhoods have always faced extra challenges when it comes to keeping up with their middle- to high-income peers. And with the dawning of the digital age, low-income students now face a new, unprecedented challenge: access to high-speed internet.
- [Breaking Down Barriers Between Educators and Families Through Technology](https://swrightx.com/news/breaking-down-barriers-between-educators-and-families-through-technology/) - One in four children in the United States is born to an immigrant family, according to the Casey Foundation, and there will be 40 million children born to immigrant or underserved families by 2030. These children are becoming one of the fastest growing student demographics, with states in the South and Southeast seeing the number of English Language Learner students double year after year. Yet school systems, educators, and communities are not adequately prepared or resourced for this pace of change.
- [Is Your Startup Really Helping Save the World? These Companies Are](https://swrightx.com/news/is-your-startup-really-helping-save-the-world-these-companies-are/) - Utah-based Pluralsight’s Create the Future Awards recognize companies changing the world for the better. We met two of them: one teaches tech skills to human-trafficking victims, while another helps bridge language barriers between parents and teachers.
- [TalkingPoints on Asian Pacific America](https://swrightx.com/news/talkingpoints-on-asian-pacific-america/) - TalkingPoints is a nonprofit, and our mission is to unlock the potential of low-income, immigrant families in the U.S. to be able to support their children’s learning.
- [Three Languages You Must Master As A Social Entrepreneur](https://swrightx.com/news/three-languages-you-must-master-as-a-social-entrepreneur/) - Language and cultural barriers are familiar ground to me. As a Korean who grew up in England and then moved to the US, I’ve encountered plenty of challenges in cultural and language translation. But today I’m becoming less and less of an anomaly. Minorities will make up more than 50% of the United States population by 2020.
- [Straight Up Conversation: TalkingPoints Founder Heejae Lim](https://swrightx.com/news/straight-up-conversation-talkingpoints-founder-heejae-lim/) - TalkingPoints is an education technology nonprofit working to make it easy for any parent to be engaged in their children’s education—especially in low-income, diverse communities. Through a parent education platform with human- and AI-powered translation, we help teachers and parents communicate, build relationships, and understand what effective parent engagement looks like.
- [Whether Through Texts or Apps, Schools Are Using Technology to Get the Message Out to Students’ Families](https://swrightx.com/news/whether-through-texts-or-apps-schools-are-using-technology-to-get-the-message-out-to-students-families/) - Heejae Lim, founder of TalkingPoints, an app that translates text messages from educators into a parent’s home language, likes to tell a story of a San Francisco middle school principal. The administrator wanted to connect with the parents of a Spanish-speaking student at risk of failing. He tried visiting the family at home twice, to no avail.
- [Twilio.org Announces $1.4M in Grants to 15 Nonprofits](https://swrightx.com/news/twilio-org-announces-1-4m-in-grants-to-15-nonprofits/) - Enabling a young mother to access essential nutrition benefits over text. Activating a high schooler’s passion for voting rights through digital engagement campaigns. Every day, nonprofit organizations create innovative communication solutions to reach people where they are and deliver services central to their programs. Twilio.org partners with social impact organizations around the world to build and scale these life changing communications.
- [Moving from Communication to Engagement: Unlocking the Potential of Underserved, Diverse Families](https://swrightx.com/news/moving-from-communication-to-engagement-unlocking-the-potential-of-underserved-diverse-families/) - Communication, conversation, and relationships are the underpinnings of strong family-school partnerships. Yet, with over 350 languages spoken in U.S. homes today
- [New research partnership evaluates innovation in family engagement](https://swrightx.com/news/new-research-partnership-evaluates-innovation-in-family-engagement/) - Randomized evaluation of the TalkingPoints multilingual family engagement platform will assess the intervention's impact on student achievement.
- [Meet the Edtech Grantees of Google’s $25 Million AI Impact Challenge](https://swrightx.com/news/meet-the-edtech-grantees-of-googles-25-million-ai-impact-challenge/) - Seven years ago, Google’s artificial intelligence technology was barely able to identify cat videos with passable precision. So what can its AI do today when it comes to tackling actual problems—say, famine, flooding, pollution and parent engagement?
- [Best Tools for Virtual and Distance Learning | Common Sense Education](https://swrightx.com/news/common-sense-media/) - Tools to build great learning experiences for remote students. Explore this Best Tools for Virtual and Distance Learning Top Picks list of 18 tools curated by Common Sense Education editors to find relevant and engaging edtech solutions for your classroom.
- [The untapped parent potential: How COVID has activated families and why schools should take heed - Christensen Institute](https://swrightx.com/news/the-untapped-parent-potential-how-covid-has-activated-families-and-why-schools-should-take-heed-christensen-institute/) - How can schools redesign parent and family engagement so that students continue to be engaged and successful in their learning both during and post-COVID?
- [How Is COVID-19 Impacting Education for Children From Multilingual Communities?](https://swrightx.com/news/how-is-covid-19-impacting-education-for-children-from-multilingual-communities/) - Talking Points CEO Heejae Lim explains how her organization is bridging communication gaps between families and teachers.
- [Using Evidence to Effectively Support Education During COVID-19](https://swrightx.com/news/cep-center-for-effective-philantrophy/) - In light of school closures caused by COVID-19, millions of students are home for the remainder of the academic year. Philanthropy will play a vital role in the response to this crisis. But how can education funders and donors ensure that they are allocating their resources effectively?
- [Pandemic impacting thousands of Syracuse students learning English as new language](https://swrightx.com/news/cny-central/) - Jay Subedi has been a contributing Syracuse community member for about 12 years. Now, Subedi runs his own home health care business and serves on various Syracuse boards and committees. English is Subedi's second language after Nepali. It's also the second language for his wife and two children. Fiv...
- [How teachers are trying to reach English language learners during pandemic](https://swrightx.com/news/pbs-newshour/) - Many teachers say they are struggling to connect with English-language learners at home, but are using high- and low-tech methods in an attempt to overcome the digital divide and other challenges.
- [“The Pandemic Has Made Our Mission More Critical Than Ever”](https://swrightx.com/news/stanford-gsb/) - With TalkingPoints, Heejae Lim, MBA ’15, bridges language barriers between teachers and parents.
- [Kapur & Srinivasan: Pandemic Is Strengthening the Home-School Connection. How Education Nonprofits Are Boosting Family Engagement to Help Kids Succeed](https://swrightx.com/news/the-74-million/) - Correction appended Oct. 19 As of the first weeks of the school year, parents and teachers at 35,000 schools nationwide have been communicating via text messages translated into 108 languages. The platform they use, created by the education technology nonprofit TalkingPoints, has seen a fifteen-fold...
- [Translation App Engages Families in Student Learning](https://swrightx.com/news/translation-app-engages-families-in-student-learning/) - Northfield Public Schools is helping remove obstacles to family engagement through TalkingPoints. “It’s an incredible equalizer,” said Carrie Duba, one of the district’s PreK-12 systems and instructional coaches.
- [TalkingPoints CEO Selected as a TED Fellow](https://swrightx.com/news/talkingpoints-ceo-selected-as-a-ted-fellow/) - Heejae Lim is the sole education leader selected to present at TED2022
- [TalkingPoints’ Heejae Lim selected as TED2022 Fellow](https://swrightx.com/news/talkingpoints-heejae-lim-selected-as-ted2022-fellow/) - TalkingPoints’ CEO selected as the sole education leader in the 2022 cohort of TED Fellows, joining a class of 20 change-makers from around the world to deliver a talk on the TED stage this April in Vancouver.
- [32 Nonprofit Leaders Who Will Impact the World in 2022](https://swrightx.com/news/32-nonprofit-leaders-who-will-impact-the-world-in-2022/) - TalkingPoints' Heejae Lim profiled as one of the 32 impactful nonprofit leaders of organizations that will undoubtedly impact the world in 2022.
- [Five Tech Nonprofit Entrepreneurs Who Made A Big Impact In 2021](https://swrightx.com/news/five-tech-nonprofit-entrepreneurs-who-made-a-big-impact-in-2021/) - TalkingPoints' founder Heejae Lim is featured in this annual celebration of tech nonprofit leaders who are transforming the social impact tech space by pursuing big visions for improving lives through technology.
- [Analysis: Families Play 4 Key Roles In Partnership With Schools. How Two-Way Communication Makes These Relationships Stronger](https://swrightx.com/news/analysis-families-play-4-key-roles-in-partnership-with-schools-how-two-way-communication-makes-these-relationships-stronger/) - Mahnaz R. Charania, Ph.D., looks at how effectively and equitably serving every student will require new models that help schools unlock the potential of families as sources of support for students’ well-being and learning. By weaving families’ aspirations and assets into students’ learning — inside and outside the classroom — schools can make the long overdue shift from one-way communication to two-way, authentic family engagement.
- [The untapped parent potential: How COVID has activated families and why schools should take heed](https://swrightx.com/news/the-untapped-parent-potential-how-covid-has-activated-families-and-why-schools-should-take-heed/) - Mahnaz Charania, PhD, details five emerging opportunities for leaders to explore to activate the latent social capital within families to improve students’ experiences and outcomes. Whether they succeed depends on where and how schools activate family networks, and for what purposes.
- [AT&T Aspire Accelerator Selects Second Class of Edtech Startups](https://swrightx.com/news/att-aspire-accelerator-selects-second-class-of-edtech-startups/) - STEM is high on the mind of the folks over at AT&T Aspire Accelerator. Three of the six teams selected to participate in its second six-month accelerator program aim to help students code and explore science careers.

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