Parent Teachers Associations
Families & the Community
PTA, NFL Team Up on 'Back to Sports Night' Initiative
The National PTA is joining forces with the NFL to promote health and fitness in school children this fall with "Back to Sports Nights," it was announced today as part of the parent-teacher organization's annual convention.
Education Funding
PTA Commends Family-Engagement Provisions in ESEA Bill
The National PTA supports several family engagement provisions in legislation the U.S. Senate may consider soon to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), according to National PTA President Betsy Landers.
School Climate & Safety
New Texting Service to Report Bullying Gets National PTA Support
Students will be able to confidentially report and discuss bullying and other troubling incidents by text message with TipTxt, a new tipline offered by Blackboard, Inc., that is being promoted in conjunction with the National PTA.
Education Funding
National PTA Wants to See Federal Funds for Family Engagement
While finding much of President Obama's Fiscal 2014 budget favorable to children, the National PTA criticized the lack of funding for family engagement.
Families & the Community
News in Brief
PTA and PTO Today Reach Agreement
A legal dispute between the National PTA and School Family Media Inc., the parent company of the media organization and service provider PTO Today, was dismissed last week after the two parties reached a settlement, according to a joint statement.
Reading & Literacy
PTA and Kindle Form Partnership
A new partnership between the National PTA and Amazon aims to position the Kindle at the center of family reading activities.
Education
Suit to be Dismissed Between National PTA, Parent Company of PTO Today
A lawsuit between the National PTA and the parent company of PTO Today is to be dismissed today after the two parties have reached a settlement.
Equity & Diversity
Amazon, PTA Partner on National Reading Effort
The National PTA, a five-million-member organization, is partnering with Amazon Kindle to promote literacy in early grades.
Education
National PTA Applauds, Dings 'State of the Union' Address
The National PTA agreed with much of President Barack Obama's State of the Union address, but wanted to hear ESEA reauthorization mentioned, too.
Education
National PTA Honors Parents, Youth for Advocacy
The National PTA today announced state and local winners of awards for grassroots advocacy, from the Florida PTA to a teenager's efforts against distracted driving.
Education
National PTA Releases Gun Violence Priorities
The National PTA favors securing universal background checks, a ban on non-sporting ammunition in high-capacity magazines, and a federal assault weapon ban.
Families & the Community
News in Brief
PTA Sues Rival Group on Trademark Issues
The National Parent Teacher Association sued a for-profit riva, accusing it of denigrating the established group in a bid to siphon off members.
Education
National PTA Sues Parent Organization of PTO Today
A lawsuit filed by the non-profit National Parent Teacher Association against the for-profit parent of PTO Today sheds light on an ongoing conflict between the two entities, with the PTA alleging trademark infringement, false advertising, deceptive trade practices, and other claims.
School & District Management
Opinion
Not Your Parents' PTA
New organizations are working to harness the power of parents to change school policy, Andrew Kelly and Patrick McGuinn write.