The pandemic has presented many challenges for PTAs—fundraising, online meetings, virtual events, and not the least, membership. National PTA has launched Zooming Into Membership, an initiative to support PTA Councils, districts, regions, and states in supporting local PTA membership efforts. The initiative is based on several years of work with different levels of PTA to develop … Continue reading National PTA Launches Zooming Into Membership Toolkit
PTA Funds and Tragedy
A beloved teacher at your school dies. A family’s house burns down, and while they all escaped safely, they are left without anything. A child at your school has a serious health issue, and the family is struggling to pay medical bills. Every school is a community, and every community faces tragedy now and then. … Continue reading PTA Funds and Tragedy
12 Things College Parents Should Know
Perhaps you have a child leaving the nest this coming fall and heading off to college, or perhaps you have one not leaving for a few years. In either case, an academic advisor from the University of Vermont has 12 things college parents should know about how to support their child when they head off, … Continue reading 12 Things College Parents Should Know
4 End of the PTA Year Essentials
There is no doubt that the past year has been a unique experience for PTA leaders. Now that your PTA year is wrapping up, here are four essentials to finish up your year. Take care of your final PTA business in a general membership meeting. Your bylaws require that your PTA members handle certain things, so … Continue reading 4 End of the PTA Year Essentials
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