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Current Releases

National PTA Statement on President Obama’s 2011 Budget Proposal
Education Budget Eliminates Sole Federal Parent Engagement Program
2/4/2010

Families See a New Side to Schools Nationwide
Take Your Family to School Week, February 7-13, Builds Foundation for Student Success
2/3/2010

Grassroots Advocacy Efforts Receive National Honors
National PTA Announces Winners of 2010 Outstanding Advocacy Awards
1/21/2010

Highlights from National PTA Reflections Art Exhibit Opening at
U.S. Department of Education

View video, audio and photos from event
1/20/2010

Student Artworks 'Wow' U.S. Department of Education
National PTA Reflections Winners' Art to be featured at Dept. of Education Exhibit
1/13/2010

National PTA Shares Wondrous Holiday Spirit
Honors journalists for covering key issues, shares tips on giving back through family volunteerism
12/17/2009

National PTA Spreads Holiday Cheer, Announces Award Winners
32 PTA schools nationwide win awards for Take Your Family to School Week
12/16/2009

Our Children Tackles Gender Roles in Today's Schools
National PTA's flagship publication teams up with experts to address gender issues
12/11/2009


National PTA Announces First National Advisory Board

Nine influential American figures to meet in NYC, December 17
12/10/2009

National PTA, DLA Piper Distribute Groundbreaking Guide on State Laws on Family Engagement
Report to inform families, policy makers on family engagement in education
12/09/2009

National PTA to Mobilize Parents for Common Core Standards
Receives $1 million grant from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to engage parents in four states
12/03/2009

National PTA and Jamba Juice Join Forces to Raise $1 Million for Schools and PTAs Nationwide
Three-Year Partnership to Support Parents and Teachers in Creating School-Based Programs that Encourage Healthy Lifestyle Choices
11/09/2009

National PTA and Jamba Juice Host San Francisco Event Honoring 45 Schools for Outstanding Achievement in Supporting Healthy Lifestyles
Jamba Juice Helps National PTA Recognize More Schools Than Ever Before for Programs
That Improve Student Health
11/09/2009

National PTA Launches Healthy Lifestyles Month
Parents take healthy initiatives for Healthy Lifestyles Month, November
11/04/2009

Parenting Magazine and National PTA Announce Strategic Partnership
The Parenting Group will support PTA’s education advocacy efforts through co-branded content in Parenting School Years, sponsorship of PTA’s Reflections Program, and Parenting’s Mom Congress on Education and Learning initiative
10/14/2009

National PTA Supports Draft of Common Core State Standards
9/21/2009

National PTA Awards National Arts Enhancement Grants
Eleven recipients across the country share honors
9/15/2009

National PTA Supports President Obama’s Prepared Remarks for Back to School
9/07/2009

 
Archived Releases

August 2009
Deloris Jordan Joins National PTA as Newest Ambassador
Helps launch PTA’s new Urban Family Engagement Initiative

8/20/2009

RIF, CIS-New Orleans, and National PTA Launch United We Read - A Joint Initiative in Support of President Obama's United We Serve
8/17/2009

July 2009
National PTA Announces Newest Board of Directors
7/21/2009

June 2009
Thousands of Parents Tackle Today’s Tough Topics
National PTA convention in Ft. Lauderdale this weekend
6/26/2009

Summer Reading Boost for Ft. Lauderdale Children
National PTA, Scholastic Work Together to Get Books into Hands of Kids
Part of participation in President Obama’s United We Serve initiative
6/26/2009

National PTA Ushers in Change
Charles “Chuck” Saylors becomes first-ever male national president
6/25/2009

National PTA Calls for Common Core State Standards
Renews commitment to ensure all students are college, career ready
6/25/2009

NFL Player Tackles Child Health
St. Louis Rams Linebacker Chris Draft Joins Team PTA
6/18/2009

Parents Act on President Obama’s Renewed Call to Service
PTA launches service toolkit to assist ‘United We Serve’ initiative
6/17/2009

cameraaudio video Study: Dads significantly more engaged in child’s education
Report also shows plenty of room for improvement for fathers
6/12/2009

cameraaudio videoCeCe Peniston, National PTA Release Inspirational Song
Above Horizons is a tribute to children, parents and teachers
6/2/2009

May 2009
cameraaudio videoStudents Nationally Recognized for Arts Achievement
More than half-a-million kids participate in PTA national arts program
5/5/2009

March 2009
videoPTA CEO Testifies on Child Nutrition at Senate Hearing
Byron V. Garrett offers recommendations for Child Nutrition Act reauthorization
3/31/2009

National PTA to Honor Members of Congress
Award recipients are Sens. Kennedy, Cardin and Rep. Biggert Advocacy awards will go to state and local PTAs
3/12/2009

PTA Applauds Obama’s Take on Education
Renewed Commitment from Parents a Key PTA Pillar for Success
 3/11/2009

February 2009
Students Travel to U.S. Department of Education for Award Ceremony
Reflections exhibit runs through the end of March 2009
2/25/2009

videoStudent Artwork from Across the Country to Exhibit at U.S. Department of Education
 Dozens of pieces selected for gallery
 2/10/2009

cameravideoOlympic Medalist Champions for Children
Dara Torres Joins Team PTA
2/9/2009

cameravideoOlympic Medal Mom Joins Thousands of Families to Kick-Off Special Week
PTA Take Your Family to School Week, February 8-14
2/9/2009

January 2009
videoNational PTA Grants to Benefit Thousands During Economic Woes
Take Your Family to School Week award winners announced
1/15/2009

videoNational PTA CEO Named One of 50 Men of Excellence
Chicago Defender honors Byron Garrett, PTA’s first male, African-American CEO
1/14/2009

December 2008
National PTA President Reacts to Appointment of Education Secretary
PTA commends President-elect Barack Obama in naming Arne Duncan Secretary of Education
12/17/2008

November 2008
PTA National President Named Americana ‘Woman of the Year’
Jan Harp Domene to be honored at Cypress College's Americana Awards Dinner
11/24/2008

HP and PTA Bring Families Together for Movie Night Showing Nationwide
PTA offers family-friendly video options at retail stores
11/12/2008

PTA Demands Recount of Votes
Parents get creative with Healthy Lifestyles Month, November
11/11/2008

Novartis Vaccines and PTA Battle Flu
Public health vaccination initiative urges families "Let's Fight Flu Together!"
11/10/2008

video CeCe Peniston Becomes Newest National PTA Ambassador
Beyonce’s parents receive national award
11/3/2008

October 2008
Media Alert: Mathew, Tina Knowles to Receive National Award from PTA During Gala in Chicago
They are the recipients of the National PTA Commitment to America’s Children Award.
10/22/2008

PTA Radio Digs into the Dad Difference
A part of a continuing series of shows on male involvement
10/21/2008

During Tough Economic Times Parents Find Ways to Focus on Child Health
PTAs awarded for creative efforts to keeps kids healthy
10/20/2008

Leading Education Associations Urge a New Federal Role in Public Education
Alliance Says Strong Commitment to Students in Need Essential to Nation’s Economy
10/13/2008

PTA Hits Online Radio Waves
PTA Radio to provide tips, info for today’s online parent
10/7/2008

National PTA Lauds Congress for Online Safety Legislation
National PTA applauds Congress’s passage of legislation that promotes Internet safety.
10/1/2008

September 2008

PTA Awards National Arts Enhancement Grants
Schools in California, Maryland and Ohio share honors
 9/15/2008

PTA MORE, All Star Dad present Father & Kids Experience at Wrigley Field
An event from PTA MORE partner All Pro Dad/All Star Dad
 9/3/2008

August 2008
PTA Reacts to New Corporal Punishment Report
The numbers in the report released today (“A Violent Education: Corporal Punishment of Children in US Public Schools") by the Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union are shocking and unacceptable.  
8/20/2008

View the PTA Back-to-School Webcast Now
Tips and advice on how to make the back-to-school season an enjoyable one.
8/18/2008

July 2008
California School National Model for School-Community Partnerships
The Fremont High School PTA, in Sunnyvale, Calif., received the PTA’s highest national award
7/21/2008

PTA Adds New Members to National Board
Ten individuals added to organization's leadership body
7/17/2008

PTA Commends Cable Internet Service Providers’ Efforts to Protect Children
PTA applauds the National Cable and Telecommunications Association and its member companies
7/17/2008

June 2008
Inspiring Words from New CEO
 6/25/2008

Focusing on Challenges Facing Today’s Parent
Thousands to attend PTA national convention in SD this weekend
6/21/2008

Putting Kids First: Shirley Igo’s Theme—For PTA and Her Life’s Work
Originator of PTA everychild. onevoice.® Passes Away
 6/16/2008

Embracing the Changing Role of Parents: PTA Names First-Ever Male, African-American CEO
Announcement to take place at PTA national convention next week
6/10/2008

Hot Moms Club Teams Up With PTA
Jessica Denay to Serve as PTA National Ambassadors for Youth for 2008-09 School Year
6/9/2008

National Poll: Male Involvement on the Rise
6/5/2008




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