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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.

Meet Ben Morgan, the 2025-2026 Reflections Theme Search Contest Winner!

Every year, students across the country and in U.S. schools abroad participate in the Reflections Theme Search Contest – a

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Celebrating Black History Month

February is Black History Month, a time to celebrate the many achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout our country’s

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Local PTA Spotlight: Winnetka PTA in Dallas Educates Families about Fire Safety

Winnetka Elementary School in Dallas was one of three schools to kick off a new fire safety effort with National

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Cause for Alarm: PTAs Educate Families about Fire Safety

With support from Kidde, a Proud National PTA sponsor, local PTAs deliver critical education about fire safety. “Fire safety is

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National PTA Continues Celebration of “I Matter Because…” Reflections Artists

Every year, hundreds of thousands of students across the country and in U.S. schools abroad participate in the National PTA Reflections program. By creating opportunities for

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Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award Recipients: Stories Celebrating Family-School Partnerships

The 2023 National PTA Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award recipients led their School of Excellence programs with the goal of transforming

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Ask a PTA Leader: Yvonne Johnson, National PTA President

With a passion for advocacy, new National PTA president Yvonne Johnson lives by her motto to “Never underestimate the power

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5 Tips to Fit Volunteering for PTA Into Your Schedule

With the school year in full swing, the PTA has probably reached out to your school community looking for volunteers

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Parent Voices Are Needed More than Ever to Inform and Improve Public Education in America

It’s a new school year, but students are still living with the consequences of the pandemic that turned our worlds—especially

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Tips for After School Healthy Habits

Remember to encourage healthy habits to help avoid the spread of germs. Students are officially back to school, and so

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