National PTA Statement on Secretary of Education Confirmation Hearing

National PTA Statement on Secretary of Education Confirmation Hearing

Alexandria, Va. (Jan. 4, 2017)—The following statement can be attributed to National PTA President Laura Bay:

“Today, the Senate announced the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos on Jan. 11, 2017. We respect the confirmation process and pending her confirmation, we stand ready to work with Ms. DeVos to ensure that the priorities of National PTA are included in the new administration’s education agenda.

“Our association remains steadfast in our approach of putting the needs of all children first by advocating for high-quality public education. National PTA supports public education as the major vehicle for preserving the basic values of a democratic system of government. This system must be strengthened with the support of adequate funding, and continue to be governed by public officials. We oppose any private school choice system—vouchers, tax credits or deductions—that would divert public school resources.

“National PTA supports high academic standards for all students and advocates to maintain, strengthen and implement state-designed college and career ready standards. These standards should have aligned curriculum and assessments to support academic achievement and college and workplace readiness. Furthermore, our association seeks to expand access to high-quality early education, improve child nutrition programs, provide access to technology in schools, ensure safe environments in and outside of school, and increase federal investments in education.

“For 120 years, National PTA has been a leading voice in the pursuit of putting children first in policy decisions at the federal and local level. We have worked closely with every administration throughout our long history. Our association looks forward to working with the incoming administration, the Department of Education, advocates and policymakers to provide all children with high-quality educational opportunities and to promote their well-being.

For more information about National PTA’s position statements, visit PTA.org/Advocacy.

About National PTA
National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and welfare of children and youth.

LaWanda Toney | Director of Strategic Communications

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2015-16 National PTA Annual Report

Good Morning,

I am pleased to present, “One PTA,” our 2015-2016 National PTA annual report.

This year’s report illustrates how powerful and steadfast we are when we stand collectively for one cause, to make every child’s potential a reality.
The annual report reflects on the ways we were able to engage families, reach our members and more.

You can read it now at PTA.org/AnnualReport. 

Please note that National PTA’s 2016 Audited Financial Statements will be posted following their final approval at the January 15-17 Board of Directors Meeting. Check back after the meeting to review the full audited reports with the annual report.

Many thanks to our staff and PTA volunteers who contributed to this great annual report.

LaWanda Toney | Director of Strategic Communications

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Today’s the Day—It’s #GivingTuesday!

Today’s the Day—It’s #GivingTuesday! The time has come! Today is #GivingTuesday, a daylong celebration that embraces the spirit of the season as families give back to organizations that are working to make a difference. National PTA is asking for your support. Every year, National PTA works to better the lives of all children and secure a high-quality education for every child through strong parent, family and community involvement. With our established programs such as Reflections, Schools of Excellence, Family Reading Experience and Take Your Family to School Week—we are making an impact where it matters the most. We need your help! BE #PTAPROUD! You can help make every child’s potential a reality when you make a tax-deductible donation to National PTA today. Make your gift right now, and make difference for children and families. National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 www.pta.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected]

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Social Media Toolkit for National PTA Advocacy Awards

Good afternoon PTA Leaders,

As you may know, the deadline for submitting nominations for the National PTA Advocacy Awards that are presented at the Legislative Conference (LegCon) is December 18, 2016.

The National PTA Legislation Committee and Government Affairs staff would like to share the following social media toolkit with PTA leadership, so that you can easily post and promote on social media and in newsletters the advocacy awards and encourage individuals to submit nominations.

If you have any questions about the Advocacy Awards, please contact Lindsay Kubatzky, Government Affairs Coordinator at [email protected] or at 703-518-1262.

Thank you!  And Happy Thanksgiving!

Jacki

Jacki Ball | Director, Government Affairs

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Webinar: Is Your Child’s Drinking Water Safe?

Safe Drinking Water in Schools: What Families Should Know When: Wednesday, Nov. 30 Time: 3 p.m. EST Register Now Every family expects their kids to have access to safe drinking water at school. Unfortunately, that is not the reality in many communities across the country, where dangerous levels of lead have been found in homes and schools. Family members are invited to participate in this webinar to learn more about the dangerous issue of lead-contaminated drinking water in schools, the signs and symptoms of lead exposure in children, how to advocate to change in communities and tools that are available to increase access to safe drinking water in schools. Featured Speakers: Derrick Byrd—Chair, National PTA Health and Safety Committee Christina Hecht, PhD—Senior Policy Advisor, Nutrition Policy Institute Maria Fletcher, PhD, RN—National PTA Health and Safety Committee Member Shannon Sevier—Vice President of Advocacy, National PTA Caitlin Merlo, MPH, RDN—Health Scientist, School Health Branch, Division of Population Health, CDC National PTA Headquarters 1250 N. Pitt Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314 www.pta.org Phone: (703) 518-1200 Toll Free: (800) 307-4PTA Fax: (703) 836-0942 E-mail: [email protected]

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