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Short on Time? 5 Simple Ways to Find Time to Volunteer at Your Child’s School

From classroom activities to field trips, school events, fundraisers and teacher appreciation, the school year is packed with opportunities to

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Four Tips to Support Student Success This School Year

Parents and caregivers play an important role in their children’s education. Research suggests that some of the most effective forms

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5 Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes

Making dinner during the week for your family—especially when they have unique dietary needs, special preferences or after school activities—can

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Keep Your Kids Busy and Engaged This Summer

Summer break can feel like an endless cycle of boredom and screen time for kids. And for parents, we want

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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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PARENT TALK: How to Engage Families of Students with Disabilities, Like Mine

A few years ago, a flyer came home from my child’s high school announcing the first annual sensory-friendly school dance.

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5 Fun Valentine’s Day Facts to Share with Your Family

We all know Valentine’s Day is a time for chocolate, flowers, fun crafts and a time to share how much

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10 Ways to Get Involved in Your Child’s School

Did you know that families who are more engaged in a school have students that are more engaged and have

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Extraordinary Educators: Juliana Urtubey, 2021 National Teacher of the Year

Juliana Urtubey, the 2021 National Teacher of the Year, sees herself in her students. Like her, many of her students

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How We PTA: Meeting the Critical Needs of Families and Communities

Schools provide so much more than education: good nutrition, childcare, access to technology, mental health services and more. This is

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