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. Read Full Post >
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April 11, 2013
March 04, 2013
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. Read Full Post >
February 13, 2013
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. Read Full Post >
January 30, 2013
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. Read Full Post >
January 14, 2013
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. Read Full Post >
January 11, 2013
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. Read Full Post >
September 26, 2012
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. Read Full Post >
September 04, 2012
National PTA Favors Expanding 'Charter Approval' Power
The National PTA favors expanding the authority to approve charter schools beyond the purview of local school boards, according to a revamped policy by the 5-million-member organization on this subject. Read Full Post >
June 26, 2012
White House Seeks PTA Members for 'Champions of Change' Honor
The National PTA and the White House, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education, are seeking PTA volunteers who are "Champions of Change" in their educational communities. Read Full Post >
June 21, 2012
National PTA to Weigh 'Healthy Homework Guidelines'
The National PTA's Resolution Committee has agreed to vet "healthy homework guidelines" proposed by a "Race to Nowhere" group, and more than 17,000 who signed a Change.org petition on the subject. Read Full Post >
