Heejae Lim

Heejae Lim, an education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow, discusses the crucial yet overlooked role families play in education. She highlights the challenges immigrant and underserved families face due to communication barriers. By showcasing innovative mobile technology, she demonstrates how schools can enhance family involvement, creating stronger connections that drive student success. Lim argues that with the right tools, the love and commitment of families can be leveraged to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Education technology entrepreneur and TED Fellow Heejae Lim discusses the power of family engagement in schools and highlights tools and tech that can remove language barriers and foster meaningful connections. Shawnee Dowell joins to share insights on additional tools for healthier relationships. The podcast explores the impact of family-school collaboration, the power of parents in student success, and improving communication channels.