In the News PTA In The News shows some of the important work that PTA does across the nation as well as issues surrounding key PTA topics such as parent involvement, child safety, nutrition, and student success in school.  Take a look at our media archive compiling the latest articles from the last six months.

Fundraising takes off as locomotion
   3/30/2009

Advocacy Adds Similar Value as Funding
   4/13/2009

APS May End PTA-Paid Instruction
   3/11/2009

Children with deployed parents get a taste of what it’s like to live and work in a war zone
   3/4/2009

Just like Mom and Dad
   3/4/2009

Hispanic enrollment in schools, colleges rising
   3/4/2009

More dads chartering traditional ‘mom’ territory and joining PTA
   3/2/2009

Mourning the Loss of Former PTA President in Salt Lake
   3/3/2009

PTA Takes Lead in Rally Opposing School Budget Cuts
   2/28/2009

Olympic Medalist, Dara Torres, champions for children and joins National PTA as newest ambassador
   2/17/2009

Lessons learned during fire-safety day sponsored by local PTA helped a student’s family escape home fire.
   2/17/2009

Sara Collins Elementary School, a National PTA certified School of Excellence, is set to have Robotics Team compete in state-wide tournament.
   2/17/2009

Rosy Mound students 'give back'
   1/30/2009

Families March in Honor Of Martin Luther King Jr.
   1/21/2009

Preventing the Spread of Flu in Schools
   1/22/2009

Art Show features students’ hard work and talent
   1/21/2009

National PTA CEO Named One of 50 Men of Excellence
   1/14/2009

Local PTA in Georgia recognized by the National Student/Parent Mock Election (video)
   11/28/2008

Needy Schools Turn to Parents For Funding
   12/30/2008

Dads in the PTA
   1/6/2009

Obama Picks Chicago's Schools Chief For Cabinet
   12/16/2008

Falling asleep in class? Blame biology
   12/15/2008

Education Secretary Nominee Will Reach Out to Unions, School Reform Groups
   12/16/2008

Fathers make PTA a 'parent thing' at grassroots level, such as in Riverside County
   11/30/2008

Participation is growing among fathers in PTAs and in their children's education
   12/1/2008

At school, there's no one like Dad
   11/30/2008

Commentary: Michelle Obama is reinventing the stay-at-home mom
   11/25/2008

Groups address fundraising, obesity
   11/18/2008

Agency fair pairs needs with services
   11/17/2008

PTA to host health and wellness fair
   10/19/2008

McIntyre PTA honored for keeping kids healthy
   10/22/2008

Hispanic Parent Teacher Association: One step closer for Savannah
   11/12/2008

Safety Concerns Eclipse Civic Lessons as Schools Cancel Classes on Election Day
   10/18/2008

Internet, Cellphones May Strengthen Family Unit, Study Finds (requires free registration)
   10/20/2008

In Downturn, Families Strain to Pay Tuition
   10/16/2008

Dinner for Dads: 'No Father Left Behind!'
   10/29/2008

CeCe Peniston Becomes Newest National PTA Ambassador
   11/3/2008

Live 'the Good Life' at PTA wellness fair
   10/29/2008

Parent Involvement Equals Student Achievement by Byron V. Garrett, PTA national chief executive officer
   9/24/2008

Planning to leave town because of the schools? This parent didn't, and couldn't be happier
   9/5/2008

First-Day Jitters Aren't Just for Students
   8/26/2008

Let’s Face It, This Isn’t a Job for Supernanny
   8/27/2008

At School, Some Teach While Armed
   8/28/2008

Parents Stranded After District Changes School Bus Schedule
   8/12/2008

Outdoor educators pushing for 'No Child Left Inside' funding
   8/13/2008

Teen Texting Expert Insists on Being Letter-Perfect
   8/10/2008