One of the things that stood out from the Illinois PTA-Advance Illinois Town Hall was the struggles families are facing around remote learning. Many parents reported that their children have not wanted to get on Zoom calls, turn on their video during class, or otherwise engage with their teacher and classmates. The sudden shift to … Continue reading Online Learning and Mental Health
National PTA Statement on Racial Inequity and Injustice in America
National PTA President Leslie Boggs and National PTA Executive Director Nathan R. Monell released the following statement on Tuesday. Illinois PTA stands in solidarity with National PTA on this statement and encourages our local PTAs and PTA Councils to do so as well. National PTA condemns the inequitable and brutal treatment of all African Americans … Continue reading National PTA Statement on Racial Inequity and Injustice in America
COVID-19 and Education Town Hall Recap
On May 27th, Illinois PTA and Advance Illinois cohosted a Town Hall discussion on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected education, students, and families and what needs and concerns there may be when students return to school. The result was a lively discussion with dozens of PTA members from across the state. You can find … Continue reading COVID-19 and Education Town Hall Recap
Parents’ Guides to TikTok
As a parent, it often seems like your kid’s on a new social media app every other week. One of the apps that has popped up on every teen’s phone lately is TikTok. Two resources can help you understand this new social media platform. National PTA has partnered with TikTok itself to create TikTok Tips … Continue reading Parents’ Guides to TikTok
