TalkingPoints: The Podcast

TalkingPoints: The Podcast

TalkingPoints

Episodes 19
Avg. Duration 54m
Activity Moderate
Since Jul 2025
Latest Episode Feb 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
39%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This 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."

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Recent Episodes

S1E19 Ep. 19 - Stop the Drop: Turn Communication into an Enrollment Booster

Feb 17, 2026 1h

Falling enrollment isn’t just a numbers game; it’s a story problem.Every school-family interaction shapes your district’s public image. Communications leaders who recognize this can turn everyday…

S1E18 Ep. 18 - 8 Ways Educators can Write Clear Messages for Multilingual Families

Jan 27, 2026 6m

In this short, "TalkingPoints: Fast Facts" episode of TalkingPoints: The Podcast, we dig into a routine task with a big impact: sending messages home. With nearly 1 in 4 students in U.S. schools…

S1E17 Ep. 17 - 5 Spring Family Engagement Strategies

Jan 13, 2026 50m

*This is the third in a 3-part series about a groundbreaking approach that deploys family engagement as an effective intervention itself within a Multi-Tiered System of Supports. Visit episodes 2 and…

S1E16 Ep. 16 - TalkingPoints Solutions: 4 Steps to Measurable Attendance Impact with TalkingPoints

Jan 06, 2026 45m

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…

S1E15 Ep. 15 - Family Engagement Strategies in the 2nd Semester

Dec 09, 2025 55m

A strong school-family partnership is often established at the beginning of the school year. Back-to-school information and refreshed communication protocols outline a foundation that gives the…

S1E14 Ep. 14 - TalkingPoints Solutions: Attendance Improvement Plus

Dec 02, 2025 16m

In this, the first TalkingPoints Solutions episode of our show, we share an up-close demo of one of our newest products!TalkingPoints Attendance Improvement Plus helps schools and districts turn…

S1E13 Ep. 13 - 5 Winter Family Engagement Strategies

Nov 18, 2025 53m

Family engagement is often seen as a support within MTSS, Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports. But what if it were treated as an intervention itself?This episode explores how to evolve MTSS strategies…

S1E12 Ep. 12 - What if Culture IS the Strategy?

Nov 13, 2025 1h 3m

Listen to this episode to discover how districts like Minneapolis Public Schools are building systemwide cultures of learning, moving from problem-fixing to solution-building with families.You’ll…

S1E11 Ep. 11 - What AI Can Unlock for Students and Families

Oct 14, 2025 56m

For a decade, TalkingPoints has pioneered AI for social impact—long before it was mainstream. We have partnered with leaders like Google and OpenAI, harnessed big datasets, and were the first…

S1E10 Ep. 10 - Propelling Progress Post-Conference: How to drive momentum with families

Oct 07, 2025 58m

Congratulations! You’ve made it past the beginning of the school year and built variable baseline relationships with your students’ families. Now’s the time to maximize those partnerships for the…

S1E9 Ep. 09 - Nourishing a Strong School Culture with Sustainable Family Partnerships

Sep 30, 2025 52m

The first weeks of school don’t just launch the year; they shape everything that follows.Listen to or watch this on-webinar designed for district and school leaders. You’ll walk away with hands-on…

S1E8 Ep. 08 - Family Engagement as a District-Wide Strategy

Sep 09, 2025 33m

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…

Ep. 07 - Building Trust with Families

Aug 26, 2025 49m

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,…

S1E6 Ep. 06 - Boost Attendance and Drive Student Outcomes

Aug 19, 2025 43m

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…

S1E5 Ep. 05 - 5 Family Engagement Strategies for Communications Leaders

Aug 12, 2025 51m

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

Aug 05, 2025 52m

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…

S1E3 Ep. 03 - Moving the Needle on Attendance

Jul 29, 2025 1h

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.…

S1E2 Ep. 02 - 5 Fall Family Engagement Strategies

Jul 22, 2025 50m

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…

S1E1 Ep. 01 - From Chaos to Calm: Family Engagement at Every Level

Jul 15, 2025 1h 1m

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…

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How many episodes does TalkingPoints: The Podcast have?

TalkingPoints: The Podcast has published 19 episodes since July 2025, covering topics in Education, How To.

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TalkingPoints: The Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 54m.

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