National PTA's First-Ever Male President Concludes Term
June 08, 2011 11:06 ET
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National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - Jun 8, 2011) - A historic and unforgettable chapter ends for National PTA® as its first-ever male president, Charles J. "Chuck" Saylors, wraps-up his two-year term...
National PTA Applauds the House Education and Workforce Committee for Not Repealing PIRC Program
May 26, 2011 17:40 ET
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National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - May 26, 2011) - National PTA applauds the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee for voting yesterday against repealing the Parental Information and Resource...
National PTA Statement on PIRC Funding Elimination of FY2011 Spending Plan
May 16, 2011 14:01 ET
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National PTA
ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - May 16, 2011) - The decision made within the U.S. Department of Education to eliminate funding for the Parental Information and Resource Center (PIRC) program, the only...
National PTA Announces 2011 Reflections Award Recipients
May 12, 2011 13:46 ET
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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: Bipartisan Family Engagement in Education Act Introduced Today in U.S. Senate, House of Representatives
May 11, 2011 11:55 ET
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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 Celebrates Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week: May 1-7
May 02, 2011 12:59 ET
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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 Military Child Education Coalition Unite to Support Military Families
April 12, 2011 12:52 ET
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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 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
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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...
National PTA Releases Parent Guides on the Common Core State Standards for English, Math Grades K-12
February 24, 2011 00:01 ET
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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 Statement on President Obama's 2012 Budget Proposal
February 15, 2011 12:02 ET
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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...