December 2009
 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
November 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
October
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
September
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
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
Study: Dads significantly more engaged in child’s education
Report also shows plenty of room for improvement for fathers
6/12/2009
CeCe Peniston, National PTA Release Inspirational Song
Above Horizons is a tribute to children, parents and teachers
6/2/2009
May
2009
Students Nationally Recognized for
Arts Achievement
More than half-a-million kids participate in PTA national arts program
5/5/2009
March
2009
PTA 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
Student Artwork from Across the Country to Exhibit at U.S. Department of Education
Dozens of pieces selected for gallery
2/10/2009
Olympic Medalist Champions for Children
Dara Torres Joins Team PTA
2/9/2009
Olympic 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
National PTA Grants to Benefit Thousands During Economic Woes
Take Your Family to School Week award winners announced
1/15/2009
National 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
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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