Parent Teachers Associations /parent-teachers-associations Parent Teachers Associations en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Fri, 10 May 2024 22:06:32 GMT Teachers Want Parents to Step Up to Curb Cellphone Misuse. Are They Ready? /leadership/teachers-want-parents-to-step-up-to-curb-cellphone-misuse-are-they-ready/2024/05 A program from the National PTA aims to partner with schools to give parents resources on teaching their children healthy tech habits. Fri, 10 May 2024 22:06:32 GMT /leadership/teachers-want-parents-to-step-up-to-curb-cellphone-misuse-are-they-ready/2024/05 Reports of Radioactive Contamination Closed Their School. This PTA Is Demanding Answers /leadership/video-reports-of-radioactive-contamination-closed-their-school-this-pta-is-demanding-answers/2023/04 After their Missouri elementary school was closed, a group of parents have tried to engage with the district on the school’s future. Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:53:23 GMT /leadership/video-reports-of-radioactive-contamination-closed-their-school-this-pta-is-demanding-answers/2023/04 Faced With the Possibility of School Closure, Parents Sprang Into Action /leadership/video-faced-with-the-possibility-of-school-closure-parents-sprang-into-action/2023/03 Due to financial challenges, a Texas district was considering closing several schools. These parents came together in search of a solution. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:40:41 GMT /leadership/video-faced-with-the-possibility-of-school-closure-parents-sprang-into-action/2023/03 How Schools Can Benefit From the Power of Positive Parents /leadership/how-schools-can-benefit-from-the-power-of-positive-parents/2023/01 Parents and administrators share what worked in their school-change efforts. Fri, 13 Jan 2023 23:48:09 GMT /leadership/how-schools-can-benefit-from-the-power-of-positive-parents/2023/01 Districts Are Spending More Per Student. Here's How to Make Sure All of Them Benefit /policy-politics/districts-are-spending-more-per-student-heres-how-to-make-sure-all-of-them-benefit/2022/11 New studies suggest ways education leaders can make budgets bigger and more equitable. Tue, 29 Nov 2022 23:06:01 GMT /policy-politics/districts-are-spending-more-per-student-heres-how-to-make-sure-all-of-them-benefit/2022/11 Why This Teacher Will No Longer Pay for the ‘Privilege’ to Wear Jeans (Opinion) /teaching-learning/opinion-why-this-teacher-will-no-longer-pay-for-the-privilege-to-wear-jeans/2022/03 Getting to wear jeans occasionally at my school hardly seems worth the outlay, explains a teacher. Tue, 22 Mar 2022 18:35:40 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-why-this-teacher-will-no-longer-pay-for-the-privilege-to-wear-jeans/2022/03 Strengthening Parent-Teacher Collaboration Around Learning and Thinking Differences /events/webinar/strengthening-parent-teacher-collaboration-around-learning-and-thinking-differences After a year of interrupted learning, parent-teacher collaboration has never been more important for supporting students – especially those with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. But starting and navigating these conversations isn’t Wed, 10 Nov 2021 15:25:26 GMT /events/webinar/strengthening-parent-teacher-collaboration-around-learning-and-thinking-differences Teacher's Union, PTA Ad Campaign Promotes COVID-19 Aid for Schools /leadership/teachers-union-pta-ad-campaign-promotes-covid-19-aid-for-schools/2020/05 The National Education Association and the National PTA have announced a multi-million-dollar advertising campaign to support a new federal coronavirus relief package that includes designated funding for schools. Thu, 14 May 2020 20:41:15 GMT /leadership/teachers-union-pta-ad-campaign-promotes-covid-19-aid-for-schools/2020/05 National PTA President: Congress Must Reconvene Now to Address Gun Violence (Opinion) /leadership/opinion-national-pta-president-congress-must-reconvene-now-to-address-gun-violence/2019/08 We don't elect leaders to offer thoughts and prayers, writes Leslie Boggs. It's time for those lawmakers to pass common-sense gun reform. Fri, 09 Aug 2019 00:53:31 GMT /leadership/opinion-national-pta-president-congress-must-reconvene-now-to-address-gun-violence/2019/08 At a Parkland Elementary School, PTA Decides It Can’t Wait for Safety Upgrades /leadership/at-a-parkland-elementary-school-pta-decides-it-cant-wait-for-safety-upgrades/2018/12 Parkland, Fla., parents used to buy musical instruments for their children's school. Now, they are also paying for stop-the-bleed kits. Thu, 13 Dec 2018 03:44:59 GMT /leadership/at-a-parkland-elementary-school-pta-decides-it-cant-wait-for-safety-upgrades/2018/12 At PTA, Betsy DeVos Talks School Safety, Does '60 Minutes' Damage Control /policy-politics/at-pta-betsy-devos-talks-school-safety-does-60-minutes-damage-control/2018/03 The U.S. secretary of education told the National Parent Teachers Association conference she welcomed the chance to speak "unedited" about school safety and the benefits of school choice. Tue, 13 Mar 2018 21:07:03 GMT /policy-politics/at-pta-betsy-devos-talks-school-safety-does-60-minutes-damage-control/2018/03 More STEM Programs Needed to Expose Families to Careers, Says PTA Paper /leadership/more-stem-programs-needed-to-expose-families-to-careers-says-pta-paper/2016/07 The National PTA, in a new paper, says that that few programs are available to inform families about STEM careers and opportunities. Fri, 15 Jul 2016 13:30:00 GMT /leadership/more-stem-programs-needed-to-expose-families-to-careers-says-pta-paper/2016/07 Ed. Sec. John B. King, Jr to PTA: Diversity in Schools Benefits All Students /policy-politics/ed-sec-john-b-king-jr-to-pta-diversity-in-schools-benefits-all-students/2016/07 If parents want their children to be prepared for a diverse workforce, they should help bolster diversity in schools, U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr., told the National PTA Friday. Tue, 12 Jul 2016 13:01:04 GMT /policy-politics/ed-sec-john-b-king-jr-to-pta-diversity-in-schools-benefits-all-students/2016/07 National PTA Plans to Push for Policies to Recognize LGBTQ As Protected Class /leadership/national-pta-plans-to-push-for-policies-to-recognize-lgbtq-as-protected-class/2016/07 The national advocacy group passed a resolution at its annual convention to back legislation supporting the LGBTQ community and protect students from bullying and discrimination. Wed, 06 Jul 2016 13:35:00 GMT /leadership/national-pta-plans-to-push-for-policies-to-recognize-lgbtq-as-protected-class/2016/07 Education Secretary to PTA: Demand Diversity in Schools, Teaching Force /leadership/education-secretary-to-pta-demand-diversity-in-schools-teaching-force/2016/07 U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. tells parents that they should take leadership roles in promoting diversity in their children's schools and classrooms. Tue, 05 Jul 2016 16:15:00 GMT /leadership/education-secretary-to-pta-demand-diversity-in-schools-teaching-force/2016/07 National PTA Plans 100,000 STEM Activities for Families In New Initiative /leadership/national-pta-plans-100-000-stem-activities-for-families-in-new-initiative/2016/06 The organization is partnering with Mathnasium, a math learning center business, to offer free activities in homes and schools across the country as part of a new initiative. Fri, 24 Jun 2016 13:40:00 GMT /leadership/national-pta-plans-100-000-stem-activities-for-families-in-new-initiative/2016/06 National PTA Opposes Bill's Limit on Notices About School-Lunch Program /leadership/national-pta-opposes-bills-limit-on-notices-about-school-lunch-program/2016/05 A section of the federal child nutrition bill approved by a House committee would restrict how often schools can notify parents about the school-lunch program. Wed, 25 May 2016 13:55:00 GMT /leadership/national-pta-opposes-bills-limit-on-notices-about-school-lunch-program/2016/05 California PTA Pushes For More Parent Engagement Funding /policy-politics/california-pta-pushes-for-more-parent-engagement-funding/2016/04 A bill would require districts to make parent-engagement plans that are research-based and explain how many families would be reached with one-time funds. Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:20:36 GMT /policy-politics/california-pta-pushes-for-more-parent-engagement-funding/2016/04 California PTA Pushes Bill to Improve Parent-Engagement Plans /leadership/california-pta-pushes-bill-to-improve-parent-engagement-plans/2016/04 A California legislative committee passes a bill that aims to improve parent involvement, particularly in the district's funding and in its accountability plans. Fri, 08 Apr 2016 17:00:00 GMT /leadership/california-pta-pushes-bill-to-improve-parent-engagement-plans/2016/04 National PTA's New Stand on Opt-Outs Could Prove Timely This Testing Season /leadership/national-ptas-new-stand-on-opt-outs-could-prove-timely-this-testing-season/2016/03 The group's January update of its position statement on assessments, its first in 35 years, includes its opposition to policies letting parents remove children from standardized testing. Tue, 29 Mar 2016 19:40:00 GMT /leadership/national-ptas-new-stand-on-opt-outs-could-prove-timely-this-testing-season/2016/03 ESSA May Offer Megaphone for Parent, Community Voices /leadership/essa-may-offer-megaphone-for-parent-community-voices/2016/03 Advocates for parent and community engagement see a chance to expand on their impact under the Every Student Succeeds Act. Wed, 23 Mar 2016 00:15:11 GMT /leadership/essa-may-offer-megaphone-for-parent-community-voices/2016/03 National PTA Legislative Conference: 3 Things Parents Need to Know About ESSA /leadership/national-pta-legislative-conference-3-things-parents-need-to-know-about-essa/2016/03 The National PTA Legislative Conference next week will focus on changes to the main federal K-12 law related to family engagement. Fri, 04 Mar 2016 21:00:00 GMT /leadership/national-pta-legislative-conference-3-things-parents-need-to-know-about-essa/2016/03 National PTA Names New President /leadership/national-pta-names-new-president/2015/07 Laura Bay, a former educator and a parent of three, will serve as president over 4 million PTA members for the next two years. Thu, 09 Jul 2015 18:40:37 GMT /leadership/national-pta-names-new-president/2015/07 Education Department Pitches 'Family Rights' at PTA Convention /education/education-department-pitches-family-rights-at-pta-convention/2015/06 Free, quality preschool, challenging standards, and an affordable college degree are key elements of the U.S. Department of Education's "Set of Family Rights". Mon, 29 Jun 2015 20:07:00 GMT /education/education-department-pitches-family-rights-at-pta-convention/2015/06 National PTA Taps New Executive Director /leadership/national-pta-taps-new-executive-director/2015/02 The association selects the chief executive officer of the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships as its new executive director. Fri, 27 Feb 2015 18:24:40 GMT /leadership/national-pta-taps-new-executive-director/2015/02 National PTA Urges Families to Forge School Partnerships to Support Students /leadership/national-pta-urges-families-to-forge-school-partnerships-to-support-students/2015/02 During its annual Take Your Family to School Week initiative, the National PTA is promoting the importance of family-engagement efforts to support student success. Wed, 18 Feb 2015 00:00:43 GMT /leadership/national-pta-urges-families-to-forge-school-partnerships-to-support-students/2015/02 Oklahoma PTA Encourages Parents to Opt Students Out of State Writing Tests /leadership/oklahoma-pta-encourages-parents-to-opt-students-out-of-state-writing-tests/2015/01 The Oklahoma PTA is urging parents to refuse to allow their children to take the state's writing assessments in February. Thu, 29 Jan 2015 19:57:24 GMT /leadership/oklahoma-pta-encourages-parents-to-opt-students-out-of-state-writing-tests/2015/01 Florida PTA Urges State to Make Changes to School Accountability System /teaching-learning/florida-pta-urges-state-to-make-changes-to-school-accountability-system/2014/09 Florida parents are concerned about what they see as the system's lack of flexibility, particularly for English-language learners and children with disabilities. Fri, 26 Sep 2014 15:44:47 GMT /teaching-learning/florida-pta-urges-state-to-make-changes-to-school-accountability-system/2014/09 Duncan Urges PTA to Promote Education Issues in 2016 Presidential Election /leadership/duncan-urges-pta-to-promote-education-issues-in-2016-presidential-election/2014/09 The PTA should make sure the 2016 presidential candidates seriously address the nation's education issues, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan said in Nashville, Tenn. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 21:56:07 GMT /leadership/duncan-urges-pta-to-promote-education-issues-in-2016-presidential-election/2014/09 Duncan to PTA: Make Education a Presidential Campaign Issue /education/duncan-to-pta-make-education-a-presidential-campaign-issue/2014/09 The PTA should take an active role in forcing a debate around education in 2016, U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan told parents and teachers in Nashville, Tenn. Wed, 10 Sep 2014 18:10:12 GMT /education/duncan-to-pta-make-education-a-presidential-campaign-issue/2014/09