by Ernesto Mejía | Feb 26, 2026 | Family Engagement, Parents, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement
At CoolSpeak, we believe strong schools are built through strong relationships, and that starts with how we partner with families. In this CoolBlog, Family Engagement Expert Ernesto Mejía breaks down one of the most important distinctions schools can make: the...
by Ernesto Mejía | Feb 25, 2026 | College, Family Engagement, Parents, Programming, Students
At CoolSpeak, we say it all the time: students succeed when the adults in their lives feel confident, connected, and equipped. Family engagement isn’t just a strategy; it’s the heartbeat of student success, especially for first-generation students navigating systems...
by Ernesto Mejía | Jan 28, 2026 | Classroom, Family Engagement, Professional Development, Student Engagement
As a new year and semester begin, schools often take time to reflect on priorities, practices, and goals. Educators and leaders look for ways to strengthen engagement, improve outcomes, and better support students. Yet despite renewed intentions, many schools rely on...
by Ernesto Mejía | Nov 20, 2025 | Classroom, Family Engagement, Parents, Programming, Social Emotional Learning, Students
Coming back from holiday break isn’t always easy… for students or educators. Just like adults, students get used to the downtime, the rest, and the freedom. Returning to routine can feel abrupt, and in some cases, neither group is exactly “in the mood” to be back in...
by Ernesto Mejía | Oct 6, 2025 | Family Engagement, Parents, Professional Development, Programming
Family engagement is more than a box to check on the school calendar. It’s the foundation of trust, communication, and long-term student success. On a recent Facebook Live for Family Engagement Professionals, Ernesto Mejía discussed one of the most common events in...
