Would You Host a Math Night?
Many students (and parents) groan when they think about math. But the truth is, arming your child with a strong grasp of math will…
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All in the Family
When we think about ideal fathers, many of our minds focus on iconic television dads—Mike Brady from “The Brady Bunch,” Carl Winslow from “Family…
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Ask a PTA Leader: Donald Barringer
Donald Barringer has two passions—literacy and education. And it shows in the breadth of his work as a North Carolina PTA Board Member, PhD…
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What Does it Mean to Be a School of Excellence?
I had the pleasure of interviewing the Forest Park High School PTSA in Georgia about their experience in earning the 2017-2019 National PTA School…
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National PTA Reflections Student Arts Showcase
Each year, the National PTA Reflections program encourages students of all ages to create and submit original works of art in the medium of their…
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Giving Back This Holiday Season
The holiday season is here! It’s an exciting and busy time for families around the country. But as you’re shopping, cooking and celebrating, don’t…
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The Invisible Population: Supporting Foster Families
Foster families are an “invisible population.” If one hundred children were on a school playground, you couldn’t—or shouldn’t—be able to tell which ones were…
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Steal These Grassroots Advocacy Ideas
Recess for Miami Students successfully advocated to restore daily recess in all Florida elementary schools in July 2017. This incredible accomplishment was the result of…
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Unique Partnerships That Can Help Your PTA
As parents, we look for a strong community base as we make important decisions for our child’s education and upbringing. Being part of a…
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Ask a PTA Leader: Jim Accomando
Jim Accomando stands out in the world of PTA, especially in the nearly all-female Holland Hill Elementary PTA in Fairfield, Conn., where his PTA…
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