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National PTA Grants to Benefit Thousands During Economic Woes |
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CHICAGO (January 15, 2009) – During one of the worst economic times in our nation, National PTA is proud to announce that more than 30 U.S. schools, including three overseas, earned national awards from the organization. PTA will award $1,897 to 32 PTA schools to help thousands of students and families celebrate PTA Take Your Family to School Week, February 8 – 14. These PTAs are receiving cash awards to recognize Take Your Family to School Week activities they have planned that are innovative; inclusive; promote parent and family involvement in schools; emphasize the link between involvement and student achievement; and further PTA’s mission. Hundreds of PTAs submitted proposals describing different family activities they have planned, such as ‘a day in the life of a student,’ ‘teaching technology to grandparents technology day’ and parent workshops. The National PTA is making these $1,897 awards in honor of the day and year PTA was founded (February 17, 1897). This special week gives today’s parents and families the key to the door of their children’s school experience. In 2009, the Take Your Family to School $1,897 Awards are sponsored by the AXA Foundation, Proud National Sponsor of PTA. PTA leadership chose schools from 20 U.S. states across the country. The 2009 Take Your Family to School Week Award winners are...
Contact PTA’s national office to find out what activities PTA schools in your community have planned for the special week. Take Your Family to School Week has been supported by education organizations and community leaders, including the U.S. Department of Education; the National School Boards Association; the National Association of Secondary School Principals; and the National Association of Elementary School Principals. |
