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If it affects the lives of children, you'll hear about it here. Find up-to-the-minute information on what National PTA is doing across the country. From special events to meetings, the News and Events section features the latest information on what your association is doing. Check out our photo gallery to view images of PTA historic moments, as well as recent events.If it affects the lives of children, you'll hear about it here. Find up-to-the-minute information on what National PTA is doing across the country. From special events to meetings, the News and Events section features the latest information on what your association is doing. Check out our photo gallery to view images of PTA historic moments, as well as recent events.
For online radio broadcasts with experts on key PTA topics, listen to :
Byron V. Garrett, CEO National PTA and Kevin Jennings, Assistant Deputy Secretary for U.S. Department of Education's Office of Safe and Drug Free Schools, discuss providing a nurturing culture of safety for America's students.
Dr. Kirk Harris of National Fatherhood Leaders Group shares a vision for responsible fatherhood programming
Delcenia Jones and Dee Jones, National PTA Staff and National Diversity Chair, respectively, give a history and preview of National PTA's Emerging Minority Leaders' Conference
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National PTA and Jamba Juice Host San Francisco Event Honoring 45 Schools for Outstanding Achievement in Supporting Healthy Lifestyles
Jamba Juice Helps National PTA Recognize More Schools Than Ever Before for Programs That Improve Student Health
11/9/2009
National PTA and Jamba Juice Join Forces to Raise $1 Million for Schools and PTAs Nationwide
Jamba Juice Helps National PTA Recognize More Schools Than Ever Before for Programs That Improve Student Health
11/9/2009
National PTA Launches Healthy Lifestyles Month
Parents take healthy initiatives for Healthy Lifestyles Month, November
11/4/2009
Parenting Magazine and National PTA Announce Strategic Partnership
The Parenting Group will support PTA’s education advocacy efforts through co-branded content in Parenting School Years, sponsorship of PTA’s Reflections Program, and Parenting’s Mom Congress on Education and Learning initiative
10/14/2009
National PTA Supports Draft of Common Core State Standards
9/21/2009
National PTA Awards National Arts Enhancement Grants
Eleven recipients across the country share honors
9/15/2009
National PTA Supports President Obama’s Prepared Remarks for Back to School
9/7/2009
New Capital One, OneCause.com Partnership Enhances PTA Fundraising Efforts
Personalized Affinity Credit Card Program Allows PTA Members to Support Local Schools While Making Everyday Purchases
8/18/2009
RIF, CIS-New Orleans, and National PTA Launch United We Read—A Joint Initiative in Support of President Obama’s United We Serve
2,500 children to receive free books during week-long literacy celebration in New Orleans
8/17/2009
National PTA Releases Issue Brief on Effective Partnerships between PIRCs and PTAs
Highlights five case studies from across the country
7/24/2009
National PTA, Harvard Family Research Project Release Brief on Best Practices for School Districts to Promote Family Engagement
Features six case studies and innovative strategies
7/23/2009
National PTA Announces Newest Board of Directors
National PTA recently announced eight new board members at the 113th Annual National PTA Convention
7/21/2009
Summer Reading Boost for Ft. Lauderdale Children National PTA, Scholastic Work Together to Get Books into Hands of Kids
Part of participation in President Obama’s United We Serve initiative
6/26/2009
National PTA Ushers in Change
Charles “Chuck” Saylors becomes first-ever male national president
6/25/2009
National PTA Calls for Common Core State Standards
Renews commitment to ensure all students are college, career ready
6/25/2009
NFL Player Tackles Child Health
St. Louis Rams Linebacker Chris Draft Joins Team PTA
6/18/2009
Parents Act on President Obama’s Renewed Call to Service
PTA launches service toolkit to assist ‘United We Serve’ initiative
6/17/2009
CeCe Peniston, National PTA Release Inspirational Song
Above Horizons is a tribute to children, parents and teachers
6/2/2009
Students Nationally Recognized for Arts Achievement
More than half-a-million kids participate in PTA national arts program
5/7/2009
What All Parents Should Know about Swine Flu
Tips for parents on talking to children about swine flu
5/1/2009
PTA CEO Testifies on Child Nutrition at Senate Hearing
Byron V. Garrett offers recommendations for Child Nutrition Act reauthorization
3/31/2009
National PTA to Honor Members of Congress
Award recipients are Sens. Kennedy, Cardin and Rep. Biggert Advocacy awards will go to state and local PTAs
3/12/2009
PTA Applauds Obama’s Take on Education
Renewed Commitment from Parents a Key PTA Pillar for Success
3/11/2009
Students Travel to U.S. Department of Education for Award Ceremony
Reflections exhibit runs through the end of March 2009
2/25/2009
Student Artwork from Across the Country to Exhibit at U.S. Department of Education
Dozens of pieces selected for gallery
2/10/2009
Olympic Medal Mom Joins Thousands of Families to Kick-Off Special Week
PTA Take Your Family to School Week, February 8-14
2/9/2009
Olympic Medalist Champions for Children
Dara Torres Joins Team PTA
2/9/2009
National PTA Grants to Benefit Thousands During Economic Woes
Take Your Family to School Week award winners announced
1/15/2009
National PTA CEO Named One of 50 Men of Excellence
Chicago Defender honors Byron Garrett, PTA’s first male, African-American CEO
1/14/2009
National PTA and Jamba Juice Join Forces to Raise $1 Million for Schools and PTAs Nationwide
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