by Ernesto Mejía | Jun 20, 2025 | Family Engagement, Parents, Professional Development, Programming
Let’s keep it real: most of us finish the school year, jump into a million other things, and never stop to actually reflect on how our programming went. We move on without debriefing, without processing what worked and what didn’t, and definitely without asking...
by Lilyan Prado Carrillo | Jun 16, 2025 | Family Engagement, Parents, Programming
The way a school welcomes families to school events can make all the difference in their sense of belonging and their child’s success. Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new families isn’t just about a friendly hello at the front office—it’s about...
by Ernesto Mejía | May 14, 2025 | Family Engagement, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement
“Let me say this loud and clear: the success of your family engagement efforts doesn’t depend on the meeting—it depends on everything besides the meeting.” That’s what Ernesto Mejía’s monthly Facebook Live focused on, because far too often, we spend all our energy...
by MJ Bridges | May 14, 2025 | Career, College, Programming, Students
Money decisions made early in life can have a lasting impact on a young person’s future. Yet, financial lessons are often overlooked in high schools, leaving students unprepared for real-world financial responsibilities. As a former high school math teacher and...
by Juan Cangas | May 14, 2025 | Career, College, ELL, Family Engagement, Programming, Student Engagement
At CoolSpeak, we believe in college readiness for every student because they deserve a clear path to their future, especially those whose journeys begin with sacrifice, mobility, and resilience. Migrant students are among the most determined young people in our...
by Ernesto Mejía | May 14, 2025 | Family Engagement, Professional Development, Programming, Student Engagement
Let’s be honest—family engagement isn’t broken, it’s just outdated. And today’s families? They’re busy, working hard, and juggling way more than school schedules. But that doesn’t mean they don’t care. It means we need to change how we connect. In 2023, only 55% of...
