TalkingPoints

As another school year comes to a close, we're reflecting on what we've learned alongside schools and districts across the country.

💡 One lesson stands out:

Family engagement is no longer a separate initiative. It has become a core strategy for improving attendance, academics, and student success.

But for it to be successful, it can't sit on the sidelines. It has to be part of the systems and relationships that support students every day. 🤝

Now, it's your turn. What's one lesson you'll carry into next year about engaging families? Share it in the comments!

📚 Families want to support learning at home. The challenge is knowing how.

We've seen the impact families can have when schools remove barriers to engagement. Now we're extending that same approach to learning at home.

For the 2026–27 school year, we're introducing Academics at Home, a new PreK–3 solution that helps families support the literacy and math skills students are already learning in the classroom.

Delivered directly to families' phones and translated into their home languages, these simple, curriculum-aligned activities make it easier for families to reinforce learning as part of their everyday routines.

Because when families are equipped to support learning at home, students gain more opportunities to practice and grow.

Learn more about Academics at Home: https://hubs.la/Q04jn4B20

We’re live at CSxFE this week! 👋

Stop by Booth #23 to meet the TalkingPoints team and learn how districts are strengthening family-school partnerships through more connected communication and attendance support.

📣 District communication rarely happens through just one channel anymore.

Schools and districts are balancing emergency alerts, staff updates, family communication, newsletters, forms, and operational announcements across an increasing number of tools and audiences.

For the 2026–27 school year, TalkingPoints is expanding Emergency Alerts & District Communications to help districts manage more of those communication workflows in one connected experience — while reaching families in their home languages across the channels they already use.

See what’s new for district communication in 2026/27: https://hubs.la/Q04hGt5V0

☀️ Summer may feel operational for districts.

💭 But for families, it’s often decision season.

The way districts communicate during the summer can shape trust, build belonging, and impact whether families feel confident returning in the fall.

Our latest blog explores why summer communication matters more than many districts realize.

Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q04hjvtg0

Graduation season is about more than ceremonies and milestones.

It’s also an opportunity to bring families into the celebration and recognize the communities supporting students along the way.

Connection is often built through the small moments too:
🎓 Sharing student achievements
🎓 Recognizing family support
🎓 Making celebrations accessible and inclusive
🎓 Helping every family feel part of the experience

How does your district help families feel connected and included during graduation season? Share your best tips in the comments! 👇

🛠️ Looking for a mission-driven support role this back-to-school season?

We're hiring a temporary Support Specialist to help educators, families, schools, and districts during one of the busiest times of the year.

This role is a great fit for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys solving problems, and cares deeply about helping school communities stay connected.

Learn more and apply: https://hubs.la/Q04gR_830

Every attendance challenge has a story behind it.

Student Attendance Profiles in TalkingPoints Attendance Improvement Plus help schools better understand attendance trends, family communication, interventions, and recommended next steps for each student — all in one place.

The result? More informed support and more personalized interventions that help students get back on track.

Take a closer look: https://hubs.la/Q04gQy2w0

School communication has never been more important — or more fragmented.

Attendance outreach, district updates, classroom messaging, and family engagement all shape the educational experience. But managing them across disconnected tools can create extra work for staff and confusion for families.

For the 2026–27 school year, TalkingPoints is introducing new ways to help schools deliver a more connected communication experience, with:
✔️ Enhanced attendance improvement capabilities
✔️ NEW! Academics at Home for literacy & math
✔️ Expanded districtwide communications
✔️ More ways to strengthen family engagement every day

Read more in our latest blog: https://hubs.la/Q04gF8-T0