Parent Teachers Associations
Education
Virginia PTA Wins National Recognition for Parent Engagement
An elementary school in Fairfax, Va., wins honors from the National PTA for its parent engagement efforts.
Education
Duncan Tells PTA of Plans to Double Parent-Engagement Aid
Parent engagement, like so many areas of education, could benefit from more money鈥攁nd U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan spoke about that this week before some highly engaged parents attending the National PTA Legislative Conference in Arlington, VA.
Education
National PTA's Legislative Conference Begins
As parents from across the U.S. meet today to talk about legislative change, their two-day conference in Arlington, VA will be kicked off by a keynote from U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan.
Families & the Community
News in Brief
PTA Gets New President
Former Tennessee PTA President Betsy Landers, who helped devise the states Parent Involvement Act, takes over as president of the National PTA this week.
Curriculum
PTA Issues Common-Standards Guides for Parents
The National PTA creates guidance for parents on the new common standards.
Families & the Community
'Even School Groups Are Being Manipulated by Big Insurance'
According to my local source, PTAs are being asked to jump through hoops by their insurance companies, particularly when they are sponsoring athletic activities, but even when they're having regular meetings.
Student Well-Being & Movement
PTAs Target Halloween for Anti-Obesity Effort
The National PTA announced that 22 of PTAs around the country will receive grants of up to $1,000 to conduct activities to promote good nutrition and physical activity as part of its Healthy Lifestyles Month.
Families & the Community
News in Brief
PTA Urges Men to Get Involved
The National PTA, in conjunction with its Men Organized to Raise Engagement Alliance and the National Fatherhood Leaders Group, has launched a campaign to get men more involved in the education, health, and well-being of children. The initiative, announced this month, aims to galvanize 350,000 men to serve at least three hours during this school year. The National PTA also has created online tools for men to become involved and to connect with relevant social networks.
Families & the Community
National PTA Wants More Men Involved in Schools
The National PTA, in conjunction with its Men Organized to Raised Engagement Alliance and the National Fatherhood Leaders Group, has launched a campaign to get men off their duffs and more involved in the education, health, and well-being of children. This newly announced "Million Hours of Power" initiative aims to galvanize 350,000 men to serve in some capacity for at least three hours during this school year.
School Climate & Safety
PTA, Facebook Promote Online Safety
The world鈥檚 largest social networking site is partnering with the parent group to tackle cyberbullying, Internet security.
Families & the Community
Special Education PTA First of Its Kind in Kentucky
Parents of special education students in a Kentucky school district have formed their own Parent Teacher Association to represent their unique needs,
School & District Management
PTA Launches Campaign Backing Common Standards
With a $1 million grant from the Gates Foundation, the national group will organize parent support for the standards in four states.
College & Workforce Readiness
PTA Seeks to Build Parent Support for Common Standards
The PTA announces a campaign to build parent support for common standards.
School & District Management
PTA Launches Campaign Backing Common Standards
With a $1 million grant from the Gates Foundation, the national group will organize parent support for the standards in four states.