TEACHERS | TalkingPoints vs First Book Community

The TalkingPoints Teacher app helps teachers reach all parents and guardians, regardless of language, via text messages in 100+ languages. Our translation is done by a combination of human translators and machines, allowing for seamless communication with all of your families. TalkingPoints helps teachers • Communicate with non-English speaking parents through automatic 2-way translation • Quickly send messages to one parent, a group of parents or to the whole class • Keep their cell phone numbers private by sending text messages through the app • Attach pictures, videos, polls, and files to text messages to share what students are learning in school • Preschedule messages to go out when parents are available to read them "Teachers have busy schedules and don't have a lot of time to learn how to use a new tool, but what I want other educators to know is how easy it is to communicate with parents through TalkingPoints. I love it and use it everyday!” - Ms. Cardenas, ESL teacher TalkingPoints is free for teachers in the U.S./Canada. Sign up today!

Level the Educational Playing Field with First Book Educators: feel equipped and energized as a member of the First Book Community! Access tons of quality free resources (for your learners of all ages – and yourself) and connect with other educators, program staff, professionals, and volunteers who are passionate about eliminating barriers to a quality education for children and teens in low-income communities. The First Book Community offers FREE: + Book recommendations on relevant topics to inspire lifelong readers + Virtual field trips, streamed arts performances, author talks, and interactive events for your learners + Professional development and best practices from industry-leading partners for educators in many community settings and learning environments + Research and peer-informed toolkits, videos, and discussion guides from the First Book Accelerator + Giveaways and funding opportunities for books, activities, supplies, and more! Join our powerful community to collaborate with like-minded educators and community leaders working in a variety of educational settings across the US. Share your challenges, wins, and best practices while staying updated on new resources, funding opportunities, and book recommendations from First Book and our partners. Engage with resources, discussions, and events on in-demand themes like STEM, SEL, literacy, choosing titles to encourage a love of reading, family engagement, and early childhood. Who should join: Anyone and everyone working with kids or teens ages 0-18 in low-income communities across the US! Teachers, librarians, school administrators, social workers, and staff or volunteers at: faith-based community programs, afterschool programs, shelters, early childhood centers, and any community organization supporting families in need. The First Book Community is your hub for resources and collaboration to grow as a caring adult in the lives of students in need. Together, we’re ensuring every child has the tools they deserve to learn and thrive.