Our impact
Stronger partnerships. Measurable outcomes. Lasting change.
When family-school partnerships focus on student outcomes and become a consistent, intentional part of daily school life, the results are transformational.
TalkingPoints’ award-winning platform brings the principles of Universal Family Engagement to life—advancing student outcomes through scalable,
research-based family-school partnerships.
As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re not just scaling technology—we’re contributing to the evidence base of what works in education.
“TalkingPoints has helped us go beyond communication—it’s made family partnership a key part of how we support student success.”
- Assistant Superintendent, District Partner
Real results
in real districts
We invest in impact. Our in-house research team collaborates with school districts, academics and researchers, and national experts to study and share what drives real results.
Together, we’ve identified the core characteristics of Universal Family Engagement—the practice of improving outcomes for all students by fostering effective partnerships with all families—and built them into every layer of our platform.
And the outcomes? They’re meaningful.
Improved Academic Achievement & Attendance Outcomes
A multi-year, ESSA-aligned quasi-experimental study in a large U.S. district found that using TalkingPoints led to significant gains in academic achievement and attendance, with especially strong results for traditionally underserved student groups.
A third-party validated causal study shows TalkingPoints improved student academics and attendance
Decreased
absenteeism rates
Improved course
proficiency levels
Improved state
math test scores
In another study, by using the TalkingPoints platform, Tulsa Public Schools was able to meaningfully impact attendance outcomes, resulting in additional learning time for students:
6
Additional days
per student per
school year
per student per
school year
24%
Decrease in
absenteeism rates
per year
absenteeism rates
per year
Impact on Students
Collaboration with families improves outcomes for individual students and
contributes to a productive, positive classroom environment that benefits all:
84%
of teachers found using TalkingPoints resulted
in positive changes in student behavior,
performance, attendance or engagement
in positive changes in student behavior,
performance, attendance or engagement
89%
of families agree or strongly agree using
TalkingPoints helped them understand their
child’s teacher(s)’ priorities for guiding their
student’s learning and development this year
TalkingPoints helped them understand their
child’s teacher(s)’ priorities for guiding their
student’s learning and development this year
“Students take class behavior more seriously after parents address issues at home. This leads to less overall distractions, creating an ideal learning environment for both those students and everyone else in the room.”
“I am better able to communicate with families, which increases student performance because students are aware of the expectations of both their teachers and families.”
Impact on families
TalkingPoints removes barriers and builds families’ confidence to engage—making it easier for every family to support their child’s learning. After connecting with their child’s teacher through TalkingPoints:
94%
of families shared that using TalkingPoints
increased their knowledge, capacity, and
confidence in supporting student learning
increased their knowledge, capacity, and
confidence in supporting student learning
90%
feel more confident talking to
teachers since using TalkingPoints
teachers since using TalkingPoints
“Students take class behavior more seriously after parents address issues at home. This leads to less overall distractions, creating an ideal learning environment for both those students and everyone else in the room.”
“Puedo estar más pendiente de las responsabilidades y comportamiento de mi hijo. También me agrada comunicarme con los maestros; y ellos han sido muy receptivos”
Impact on Educators, Schools & Districts
Partnerships with families provides deeper understanding for educators that in turn supports more effective teaching practices, increased job satisfaction, and more successful schools and districts.
98%
of teachers reported using TalkingPoints
increased their knowledge, capacity, and
confidence in supporting student learning
increased their knowledge, capacity, and
confidence in supporting student learning
99%
believed TalkingPoints was helpful in
meeting their family engagement goals
meeting their family engagement goals
91%
feel connected to their students’ families
88%
say families have become stronger
educational partners from using TalkingPoints
educational partners from using TalkingPoints
“We’re seeing de-escalation, more joy, and stronger relationships. It’s been instrumental in building a positive culture.”
“I can get feedback on what the kids say at home and also what else is going on at home that I can incorporate into my strategies.”
Our movement is growing
Today, TalkingPoints is reaching more families, supporting more educators, and helping more students thrive—every single day.
Together with our district, school, and educator partners, we’ve:
Enabled more than 1 billion conversations
between families and schools
Provided support in 1 in 4 U.S. school districts
Supported 9+ million family members,
educators, and students annually
Behind every number is a relationship that matters—a moment of understanding, a breakthrough in connection, a child who feels seen and supported.
And we’re just getting started.
Let's scale
what works
We’re building toward a future where the practice of Universal Family Engagement is the norm, not the exception. With the support of school districts and philanthropic funders, we can reach more students, expand the evidence base, and drive lasting change.
Help drive the next chapter of this movement.
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