TalkingPoints: The Podcast
Where K-12 educators and administrators can access on-demand family engagement discussions, research, and field-tested strategies, all from the comfort of…wherever you are!
For a decade, TalkingPoints has supported students, families, and educators through the power of effective family-school partnerships. TalkingPoints is an education technology nonprofit whose award-winning communication and family engagement platform has improved student and district outcomes nationwide. Named by Common Sense Education as “the best overall family communication platform for teachers and schools."
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 50 minutes
- Episodes
- 8
- Years Active
- 2025
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 b…
Ep. 07 - Building Trust with Families
Effective communication doesn't have to be at odds with building lasting trust.
District communication leaders are often tasked with managing high-priority operational updates and urgent, district-wid…
Ep. 06 - Boost Attendance and Drive Student Outcomes
As a K-12 leader, you face immense pressure to improve student outcomes. Getting students into the classroom is often the most critical first step.
Watch this webinar to discover new TalkingPoints enh…
Ep. 05 - 5 Family Engagement Strategies for Communications Leaders
When families are empowered to communicate with schools, real change happens. San Juan Unified School District listened to what families needed and reimagined what true engagement could look like.
In …
Ep. 04 - Shifting Mindsets to Improve Student Outcomes
For too long, school districts have been asked to do more with less. But what if the key to stronger student outcomes isn’t about working harder, it’s about thinking differently.
By embracing three ke…
Ep. 03 - Moving the Needle on Attendance
This On-demand webinar brings together a panel of experts who will highlight breakthroughs from the field—what’s working right now—and actionable strategies district leaders can use immediately. Atte…
Ep. 02 - 5 Fall Family Engagement Strategies
By reframing family engagement as a high-impact strategy for student support, districts can lay the groundwork for meaningful change.
Check out this webinar to learn five actionable steps to address k…
Ep. 01 - From Chaos to Calm: Family Engagement at Every Level
Today’s school systems are navigating a complex set of challenges—including behavior and mental health concerns, chronic absenteeism, AI disruption, staff burnout, and shrinking budgets. The pressure…