/parent-teachers-associations Parent Teachers Associations en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 10 May 2024 22:06:32 GMT /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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/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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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