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5 Ways Schools Can Partner With Families to Help Kids With Math

With job opportunities expected to grow in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields, many parents want their kids to

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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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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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Los Educadores Extraordinarios: Juliana Urtubey, la Maestra Nacional del Año 2021

La Maestra Nacional del Año 2021, se ve reflejada en sus estudiantes. Al igual que ella, muchos de sus alumnos

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With Pre-K Enrollment Down, Families Hold the Key to Preventing a Long-Term Crisis

Where have all the 5-year-olds gone? This question is being asked in school districts across the country—including, almost certainly, your

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Meet the 2019 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Winner

This summer, National PTA honored Mark Twain Elementary PTA in Lawndale, California with the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award for Outstanding

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What Makes a Great School? Look for These 4 Things

Every parent wants their child to attend a great school—with teachers and resources to help them reach their full potential.

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How to Work with Your Child’s School to Support Learning

A key ingredient to supporting your child’s learning and growth is the strength of your relationship with their teachers and

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The Importance of Parental Involvement for Student Success

The link between parental support and student achievement is so robust that school districts often have policies to encourage it,

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What Does it Take to Become a School of Excellence?

Is there something at your school that you’d like to improve? Or, is something great already happening and you want

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