Cause for Alarm: Closing the Fire Safety Information Gap
Every year, nearly 500 kids under the age of 14 die in house fires. Yet only 26% of families have a fire escape plan…
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Handmade Crafts Kids Can Make for Teachers
Teacher Appreciation Week is about recognizing the tremendous impact educators have on our children’s lives. The most meaningful celebrations acknowledge not just what teachers…
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PTA Spotlight: Holland Hill Elementary Educates Families About Fire Safety
Nearly 500 kids under the age of 14 die in house fires each year. To educate families about making a fire safety plan, Holland…
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Encourage Creativity with Five Popular Classroom Art Supplies
With the right art supplies in hand, a simple doodle can grow into a lifelong passion for art. Unleashing a child’s creativity starts with…
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Beyond Apples: 10 Creative Ways to Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week (May 5-9, 2025) is fast approaching, and it’s the perfect opportunity to show the educators in your life just how much…
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National Reading Month: PTA Staff Share Their Favorite Books
When you open a book, something magical happens. Suddenly, you can travel to faraway lands, meet fascinating characters, solve mysteries or learn about our…
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Teaching Children Virtues Through Play
Virtues are moral qualities or behaviors that reflect doing what is right in different situations. Being virtuous means embodying traits like honesty, self-respect and…
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In Memory of Tyler: A Call to Protect Our Children from Gun Violence
On September 28, 2024, my heart broke in a way I never thought possible. Tyler Taffe, a beautiful 12-year-old boy who had been a…
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Empowering Teens While Promoting Safety
Spotlight on National PTA’s Collaboration with Uber October is National PTA’s Family and School Safety Month, so it is a fitting time to spotlight…
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Empowering Students Through Art: A Tale of Two PTAs Making a Difference
Art is more than just paint on a canvas, music notes or dance moves—it’s a powerful medium for self-expression, creativity and connection. When schools…
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