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See PTA in action—stories of advocacy, school improvements and community impact that inspire families and volunteers to make a difference together.

National Adoption Month: One Mother’s Story

November is National Adoption Month! In celebration of the wonderful adoptive families in America, we asked one mom, Cynthia Gismegian,

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November is National Adoption Month!

Families who choose to adopt children and youth make a meaningful, and often critical, difference in the lives of very

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LGBTQ History Month 101

It’s LGBTQ History Month! To help you learn more about the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning community and explain

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Hispanic Heritage Month 101

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month! To help you celebrate, we’ve put together a few fun facts about this culture. Read on,

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Five Things You Need to Know about ESSA

The start of the new school year is a busy time for many families as they juggle hectic schedules with

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Polling the Public on Education Shows the Importance of Family Engagement

Phi Delta Kappa International (PDK) annual poll on the public’s attitude towards education was recently released. The poll revealed mixed

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A New School Year, a New Education Law

A new school year comes with new people to meet, new material to learn and new expectations. This year, it

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Why ‘Bad Moms’ Need PTA

I’m sure you’ve seen the advertisements on Facebook and TV for the new comedy Bad Moms, released in theaters July

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Does Your Classroom Have School Smarts?

I’m a proud Californian: In my professional career working with children with learning disabilities, foster youth and migrant families and

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Key Benefits of Reading with your Child

“The more that you read, the more things you will know.” Such beautiful words from the one and only Dr.

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