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2008 Press Releases




National PTA President Reacts to Appointment of Education Secretary
   PTA commends President-elect Barack Obama in naming Arne Duncan Secretary of Education
   12/17/2008

PTA National President Named Americana ‘Woman of the Year’
   Jan Harp Domene to be honored at Cypress College's Americana Awards Dinner
   11/24/2008

HP and PTA Bring Families Together for Movie Night Showing Nationwide
   PTA offers family-friendly video options at retail stores
   11/12/2008

PTA Demands Recount of Votes
   Parents get creative with Healthy Lifestyles Month, November
   11/11/2008

Novartis Vaccines and PTA Battle Flu
   Public health vaccination initiative urges families "Let's Fight Flu Together!"
   11/10/2008

CeCe Peniston Becomes Newest National PTA Ambassador
   Beyonce’s parents receive national award
   11/3/2008

Media Alert: Mathew, Tina Knowles to Receive National Award from PTA During Gala in Chicago
   They are the recipients of the National PTA Commitment to America’s Children Award.
   10/22/2008

PTA Radio Digs into the Dad Difference
   A part of a continuing series of shows on male involvement
   10/21/2008

During Tough Economic Times Parents Find Ways to Focus on Child Health
   PTAs awarded for creative efforts to keeps kids healthy
   10/20/2008

Leading Education Associations Urge a New Federal Role in Public Education
   Alliance Says Strong Commitment to Students in Need Essential to Nation’s Economy
   10/13/2008

PTA Hits Online Radio Waves
   PTA Radio to provide tips, info for today’s online parent
   10/7/2008

National PTA Lauds Congress for Online Safety Legislation
   National PTA applauds Congress’s passage of legislation that promotes Internet safety.
   10/1/2008

PTA Awards National Arts Enhancement Grants
   Schools in California, Maryland and Ohio share honors
   9/15/2008

PTA MORE, All Star Dad present Father & Kids Experience at Wrigley Field
   An event from PTA MORE partner All Pro Dad/All Star Dad
   9/3/2008

PTA Reacts to New Corporal Punishment Report
   The numbers in the report released today (“A Violent Education: Corporal Punishment of Children in US Public Schools") by the Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union are shocking and unacceptable.
   8/20/2008

View the PTA Back-to-School Webcast Now
   Tips and advice on how to make the back-to-school season an enjoyable one.
   8/18/2008

California School National Model for School-Community Partnerships
   The Fremont High School PTA, in Sunnyvale, Calif., received the PTA’s highest national award
   7/21/2008

PTA Adds New Members to National Board
   Ten individuals added to organization's leadership body
   7/17/2008

PTA Commends Cable Internet Service Providers’ Efforts to Protect Children
   PTA applauds the National Cable and Telecommunications Association and its member companies
   7/17/2008

Inspiring Words from New CEO
   
   6/25/2008

Focusing on Challenges Facing Today’s Parent
   Thousands to attend PTA national convention in SD this weekend
   6/21/2008

Putting Kids First: Shirley Igo’s Theme—For PTA and Her Life’s Work
   Originator of PTA everychild. onevoice.® Passes Away
   6/16/2008

Embracing the Changing Role of Parents: PTA Names First-Ever Male, African-American CEO
   Announcement to take place at PTA national convention next week
   6/10/2008

Hot Moms Club Teams Up With PTA
   Jessica Denay to Serve as PTA National Ambassadors for Youth for 2008-09 School Year
   6/9/2008

National Poll: Male Involvement on the Rise
   
   6/5/2008

Boys & Girls Clubs of America and PTA Launch Digital Video Service for Families
   New online video stores powered by HP
   5/21/2008

Six Students Nationally Recognized for Arts Achievement
   More than half-a-million kids participate in PTA national arts program
   5/14/2008

Six Students Nationally Recognized for Arts Achievement
   More than half-a-million kids participate in PTA national arts program
   5/14/2008

PTA Celebrates 50-Year Milestone in Europe
   Jan Harp Domene, PTA national president, to Attend European Convention to Commemorate; Schedules Visits to European PTA’s and Military Bases
   5/13/2008

The NSBA’s Council of Urban Boards of Education Releases In-Depth Research Study on Parent Views of Urban School Climate
   
   4/30/2008

Media Advisory: The National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education to Release “What We Think”
   An In-Depth Research Study on Urban School Climate
   4/23/2008

ESRB and PTA Launch New National Campaign to Educate Parents About Game Ratings, Parental Controls and Online Video Game Safety
   Booklets Distributed to PTAs and Available Online; Free Educational Webcast Scheduled for April 23
   4/21/2008

PTA Applauds Education Secretary’s Pilot Program
   Parent Involvement Critical to Program’s Success
   3/19/2008

U.S. Senator, Congressman Honored with Inaugural PTA Congressional Voice for Children Award
   Outstanding Advocacy Awards Presented to Utah PTA, San Ramon Valley Council of PTAs
   2/28/2008

PTA Joins 2008 Mock Election Campaign
   Premier child advocacy organization announces plans to conduct National Mock Election
   2/27/2008

PTA Launches Community Connections Effort to Increase Parent Involvement in Chicago Schools—Updated
   Up with People to provide 100 students and professionals to jumpstart 3-year project
   2/27/2008

PTA Votes: Parents Take Voice to Capitol Hill
   Child advocates meet in nation’s capitol to sharpen advocacy skills, visit elected officials, and award legislative excellence
   2/26/2008

Coming to a School Near You... Families!
   This week thousands of families across the country are visiting schools for PTA Take Your Family to School Week
   2/11/2008

PTA National CEO to Retire
   PTA tenure caps three decades of service for children
   2/8/2008

National Education, Parent Involvement Experts to Tackle Achievement Gap at Town Hall Meeting
   Part of new alliance of PTA, Spelman College, Atlanta Public Schools Press conference to precede meeting and more: February 15-16
   2/7/2008

PTA Reacts to President’s State of the Union
   
   1/29/2008

PTA, MedicAlert Foundation Launch Partnership for Child Safety, Well-Being
   Partnership Provides Discounts, Memberships for Children in Need, and Resources for PTA Efforts
   1/16/2008

Student Artwork from Across the Country to Exhibit at U.S. Department of Education
   More than two-dozen pieces selected for gallery
   1/14/2008

Schools Nationwide Receive 1,897 Reasons to Celebrate PTA Take Your Family to School Week, February 10-16
   Thousands of students, families and schools to benefit
   1/9/2008


Media Contact Information
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