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2013

June

June 13, 2013 — National PTA applauds family engagement provisions in ESEA reauthorization; calls for bipartisan approach moving forward

May

May 29, 2013 — National PTA Partners with Blackboard on Announcement of New School Safety Resource

May 23, 2013 — National PTA Stands with Oklahoma PTA in Assisting Tornado-Ravaged Families, Schools Recover

May 10, 2013 — National PTA® Celebrates Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week

May 6, 2013 — National PTA and Discovery Education Join Together to Bring Anti-Bullying Focused Town Halls to Cities Across the Nation

May 2, 2013 — National PTA Announces Judges for Student Art Program

April

April 24, 2013 — National PTA Commends National Teacher of the Year

April 18, 2013 — National PTA® Calls Senate's Inaction on Gun Violence Prevention Measures Shameful

April 11, 2013 — National PTA® Honors Educators Across the US During Teacher Appreciation Week

April 11, 2013 — National PTA® Reaction to President Obama's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Proposal

April 10, 2013 — National PTA® Lauds Senate Leaders for Reaching Bipartisan Deal on Background Checks

March

March 11, 2013 — National PTA® Recognizes Senator Chris Coons and Congressman Duncan Hunter with Congressional Voice for Children Award

March 1, 2013 — Congressional Inaction on Sequestration Harms Students and Families

February

February 28, 2013 — Fire Up Your Feet Launches Nationally to Encourage Healthy, Active Schools

February 28, 2013 — National PTA and Amazon Team Up to Support Family Reading

February 19, 2013 — PTAs Nationwide Host Events to Raise Family Engagement, Safety Awareness

February 15, 2013 — GE Foundation Grant Helps National PTA Expand Common Core Work

February 13, 2013 — National PTA Commends Education Emphasis in State of the Union

February 7, 2013 — National PTA Pleased With House Gun Violence Task Force Recommendations

February 4, 2013 — National Event Engages Men in Student Achievement, Social Success

February 1, 2013 — National PTA Responds to USDA Rule on Competitive Foods in Schools

January

January 31, 2013 — National PTA Endorses Mental Health in Schools Act of 2013

January 30, 2013 — National PTA Honors Parents, Youth for Grassroots Advocacy Efforts

January 29, 2013 — Award-Winning Student Artwork Exhibited at the U.S. Department of Education

January 24, 2013 — National PTA Commends Members of Congress for Proposed Ban on Military-Style Assault Weapons and High-Capacity Magazines

January 16, 2013 — National PTA Praises Administration’s Gun Violence Prevention Agenda

January 11, 2013 — National PTA Statement on Taft Union High School Shooting

2012

December

December 14, 2012 — National PTA Statement on Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting

December 3, 2012 — National PTA Awards Arts Enhancement Grants to PTAs

November

November 14, 2012 — National PTA, AXA Foundation Partner to Increase Awareness of Family Engagement, Safety

November 9, 2012 — National PTA Offers Superstorm Relief for Families, Schools

October

October 18, 2012 — National PTA Partners with People to People Ambassador Programs

October 11, 2012 — National PTA Announces Partnership with Lifetouch Photography

September

September 26, 2012 — National PTA Files Lawsuit Against PTO Today Parent Company

September 17, 2012 — National PTA Reinforces Commitment to Strengthening Diversity, Leadership

September 11, 2012 — School Lunches Healthier, Have New Look this Year!

August

August 28, 2012 — Our Children Magazine Goes Digital

August 17, 2012 — PTA Leaders Meet for PTA Day at the White House

August 16, 2012 — New National PTA Member Benefits Provider Offers Safety Technology to Help Keep Children Safe

August 7, 2012 — Nevada Sees Spike in Male Involvement

July

July 25, 2012 — Nevada Sees Spike in Male Involvement

July 23, 2012 — National PTA Announces New Board Members

July 20, 2012 — National PTA Statement on Aurora, Colorado Movie Theater Shooting

June

June 22, 2012 — National PTA Tackles Distracted Driving, Improved Infrastructure around Schools at America's PTA Meeting

June 21, 2012 — Parents Can Now Easily Monitor Their Child’s Social Network and Mobile Phone Activity

June 13, 2012 — Media Credentials Now Available for National PTA Convention in San Jose Next Week, June 22-24

June 11, 2012 — National PTA Applauds TV Networks for Commitment to Empowering Parents in Digital Age

May

May 30, 2012 — Wes Moore to Keynote at National PTA Convention in San Jose

May 16, 2012 — New York State PTA President Testifies on Role of Families in Education Reform

May 8, 2012 — National PTA Announces 2012 Reflections Award Recipients

April

April 5, 2012 — National PTA Applauds NCES report on Status of Arts Education in Our Schools

April 4, 2012 — Five Schools Honored Nationally for Excellence in Family Engagement

March

March 6, 2012 — California PTA Receives National Honors for Action on Anti-Bullying Bill

March 6, 2012 — Duval County PTAs Receive National Award for Advocacy Work with High School Students

March 6, 2012 — Military Mom Receives Esteemed National Advocate of the Year Award

March 6, 2012 — Nation’s Parents Take to Capitol Hill in Fight for Education Reform

March 6, 2012 — U.S. Representative Glenn Thompson Receives Congressional Voice for Children Award

March 6, 2012 — U.S. Senator Whitehouse Receives Congressional Voice for Children Award

February

February 29, 2012 — National PTA Joins Academy of Education Arts and Sciences

February 29, 2012 — Samsung Launches Its Third Annual Solve for Tomorrow, the $1 Million* STEM Education Contest for Middle and High School Students

February 27, 2012 — National PTA Statement on Chardon High School Shooting

February 22, 2012 — National PTA Event to Feature U.S. Ed Secretary, Congressional Honors

February 13, 2012 — National PTA Reaction to President Obama's Fiscal Year 2013 Budget Proposal

February 13, 2012 — Parents 'Flash Mob' at Schools Nationwide this Week

February 10, 2012 — National PTA Radio Back by Popular Demand

February 8, 2012 — U.S. Secretary of Education to Keynote National PTA Legislative Conference

January

January 25, 2012 — National PTA Statement on State of the Union Address

January 9, 2012 — Award-Winning Student Artwork Exhibited at the U.S. Department of Education