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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 PTA Radio.

National PTA Announces Healthy Lifestyles Grant Recipients
   
   10/19/2011

National PTA Releases Parent Guides on the Common Core State Standards for English, Math Grades K-12
   Guides Help Parents Better Understand Common Core
   2/24/2011

Families: Coming to a School Near You!
   Take Your Family to School Week Kicks-off Nationwide; Feb. 13-20
   2/14/2011

National PTA Statement on President Obama’s 2012 Budget Proposal
   Association Opposes Proposed Consolidation of Parental Information and Resource Centers
   2/14/2011

HHS Secretary Sebelius to Speak to Parents, Child Advocates during National PTA Legislative Conference
   PTA Takes to Capitol Hill, Builds Momentum around Child Advocacy Issues; Family Engagement in Education; Education Funding
   2/8/2011

Aetna Foundation Helps PTA Fight Child Obesity
   
   1/26/2011

PTAs Nationwide Receive Grants to Support Family Engagement
   
   1/4/2011

La PTA Nacional Presenta a Puerto Rico en la Convención Nacional
   
   6/22/2010

National PTA Introduces Puerto Rico PTA at National Convention
   Inducts first Spanish-language congress
   6/22/2010

Parents Vote on Child Health, Safety at National PTA Convention
   Association announces Facebook partnership, celebrates 40-year milestone, and hosts national call-in day for H.R. 5211
   6/15/2010

National PTA Hosts Call-in Day for the Family Engagement in Education Act
   Members, national convention attendees urge representatives to cosponsor H.R. 5211
   6/11/2010

National PTA and Facebook Announce Partnership
   Collaboration committed to educating kids, parents and teachers about responsible and safe Internet use
   6/10/2010

National PTA Supports U.S. House of Reps Efforts to Improve Child Nutrition
   Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act Introduced Today
   6/10/2010

U.S. Secretary of Education to Speak at National PTA Convention in Memphis
   Coach Tony Dungy, Actress Tichina Arnold, Gates Foundation, 2010 Teacher of the Year among other speakers
   6/3/2010

National PTA Supports Final Draft of Common Core State Standards
   National PTA enthusiastically supports the adoption and implementation by all states of the Common Core State Standards
   6/2/2010

National PTA Hires Director of Membership, Field Operations
   
   5/26/2010

National PTA Announces 2010 Reflections Award Recipients
   Arts program recognizes six students, celebrates 40 years of student expression
   5/11/2010

Bipartisan Family Engagement in Education Act Introduced Today in U.S. House of Representatives
   Legislation would engage parents as partners in raising student achievement
   5/5/2010

PTA Announces 2010 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Family-School Partnership Awardees
   Family Engagement Earns Seven Schools High Honors
   4/28/2010

National PTA Continues to Combat Childhood Obesity
   Partners with Chef Jamie Oliver, releases healthy toolkit for parents
   4/16/2010

National PTA Reacts to the Draft Common Core State Standards
   Statements can be attributed to National PTA President Charles J. “Chuck” Saylors
   3/29/2010

National PTA Reacts to Obama Administration's Blueprint for the Reauthorization of ESEA
   Statements can be attributed to National PTA President Charles J. "Chuck" Saylors
   3/15/2010

First Lady to Speak to Parents, Child Advocates during National PTA Legislative Conference, March 9-11
   PTA Takes to Capitol Hill, Builds Momentum Around Child Advocacy Issues- Education; Health and Wellness
   3/8/2010

National PTA Statement on President Obama's 2011 Budget Proposal
   Education Budget Eliminates Sole Federal Parent Engagement Program
   2/4/2010

Families See a New Side to Schools Nationwide
   Take Your Family to School Week, February 7-13, Builds Foundation for Student Success
   2/3/2010

Grassroots Advocacy Efforts Receive National Honors
   National PTA Announces Winners of 2010 Outstanding Advocacy Awards
   1/21/2010

Student Artworks 'Wow' U.S. Department of Education
   National PTA Reflections Winners' Art to be featured at Dept. of Education Exhibit
   1/13/2010

National PTA Shares Wondrous Holiday Spirit
   Honors journalists for covering key issues; Shares tips on giving back through family volunteerism
   12/17/2009

National PTA Spreads Holiday Cheer, Announces Award Winners
   32 PTA schools nationwide win awards for Take Your Family to School Week
   12/16/2009

Our Children Tackles Gender Roles in Today's Schools
   National PTA's flagship publication teams up with experts to address gender issues
   12/11/2009

National PTA Announces First Advisory Board
   Nine influential American figures to meet in NYC, December 17
   12/10/2009

National PTA, DLA Piper Distribute Groundbreaking Guide on State Laws on Family Engagement
   Report to inform families, policy makers on family engagement in education
   12/9/2009

National PTA to Mobilize Parents for Common Core Standards
   Receives $1 million grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to engage parents in four states
   12/2/2009

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

Saylors Congratulates Teachers of the Year
   NPTA President sends congratulations to state Teachers of the Year
   

National PTA and Jamba Juice Join Forces to Raise $1 Million for Schools and PTAs Nationwide