National PTA Announc
National PTA Announces 2011 Reflections Award Recipients
May 12, 2011 13:46 ET | National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - May 12, 2011) - Today, National PTA® announced the 2011 Reflections Outstanding Interpretation Award winners in six arts categories, along with almost 200 other Awards...
National PTA: Bipart
National PTA: Bipartisan Family Engagement in Education Act Introduced Today in U.S. Senate, House of Representatives
May 11, 2011 11:55 ET | National PTA
WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - May 11, 2011) - Congressional champions for education introduced on Tuesday, May 10th the Family Engagement in Education Act of 2011 (S.941/H.R.1821). The legislation...
National PTA Celebra
National PTA Celebrates Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week: May 1-7
May 02, 2011 12:59 ET | National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - May 2, 2011) - Every day, teachers touch the lives of students, parents, and communities in significant ways. To show appreciation for their work and dedication,...
National PTA and Mil
National PTA and Military Child Education Coalition Unite to Support Military Families
April 12, 2011 12:52 ET | National PTA
WASHINGTON, DC--(Marketwire - Apr 12, 2011) - In response to First Lady Michelle Obama's and Dr. Jill Biden's "Joining Forces" initiative, National PTA and the Military Child Education Coalition...
Parents: What if You
Parents: What if Your Child Is a Bully?; Connect for Respect Is National PTA's New Initiative That Provides Parents With Tools to Combat and Help Prevent Bullying
March 10, 2011 17:42 ET | National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - March 10, 2011) - National PTA® today launched Connect for Respect -- a bullying prevention campaign. Today's launch coincides with the White House Conference on...
HHS Secretary Sebeli
HHS Secretary Sebelius to Keynote National PTA Legislative Conference
March 08, 2011 10:00 ET | National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - March 8, 2011) - National PTA's® Legislative Conference will take place this week (March 9-10) at the Doubletree Hotel Crystal City -- National Airport (300 Army...
National PTA Release
National PTA Releases Parent Guides on the Common Core State Standards for English, Math Grades K-12
February 24, 2011 00:01 ET | National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - February 24, 2011) - Today the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) announced that they are releasing guides on the Common Core State Standards for...
National PTA Stateme
National PTA Statement on President Obama's 2012 Budget Proposal
February 15, 2011 12:02 ET | National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - February 15, 2011) - National PTA®, the nation's largest and oldest volunteer child advocacy association, issued the following statement on President Obama's 2012...
Families: Coming to
Families: Coming to a School Near You; National PTA Announces That Take Your Family to School Week Kicks-Off Nationwide; Feb. 13-20
February 14, 2011 12:47 ET | National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - February 14, 2011) -  Don't be surprised if you see more families than usual at your local school this week. That's because PTAs across the country are celebrating...
HHS Secretary Sebeli
HHS Secretary Sebelius to Speak to Parents, Child Advocates During National PTA Legislative Conference, March 9
February 08, 2011 11:12 ET | PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - February 8, 2011) - Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Kathleen Sebelius will address parents and child advocates on Wednesday, March 9 at a...