What's New in PTA

What's New Archives

• Encourage your PTA to apply for $2,000 Healthy Lifestyles Energy Balance 101 grant
• Webinar: Learn how to increase PTA membership at your school
• Get the latest health news and information in Health Tidbits (pdf)
• Celebrating student artists - Take a look at the California State PTA Reflections awards
• See how our public schools fare in the Governor's proposed May Revision to the state budget
• Summer Matters: Closing The Achievement Gap
• Take Action Now - Urge California to Invest in Early Childhood Education
• PTA takes strong stand in support of summer learning
• AB 88 (Buchanan) - Read PTA's letter on the proposed new local control funding formula
• Great story about convention on Univision en Espanol
• Thank you for a great convention. Click here to provide your feedback.
• Special thanks to our Lucky 13 in 2013 Membership Challenge donors (pdf)
• Apply for consideration to serve on the California State PTA Board of Managers
• SMARTS is California State PTA's program to encourage arts education. Read the May newsletter.
• PTA comments on proposed local control funding formula
• California's largest parent-engagement event heading to San Jose
• State Schools Chief Announces Public Comment Period Open on New Common Core Math Framework
• Parents set to graduate from PTA parent-engagement academies throughout the state
• Find a regional input meeting near you regarding high school accountability (pdf)
• Learn more about California Digital Citizenship Month - May 2013
• New academic standards are coming to California. Read more.
• Legislative news and information in the latest Sacramento Update
• Apply for consideration to serve on the California State PTA Board of Managers
• Updates, information and more in the April issue of PTA Connects
• Take a look at the latest edition of Health Tidbits
• View and download the Convention Chronicle and IMAGINE what we can do together for children!
• New Speaker Just Confirmed for Convention - Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
• Read the latest Patch article from California State PTA about the importance of arts education
• Apply for consideration to serve on the California State PTA Board of Managers
• PTA and California County Superintendents Celebrate Arts Learning in California Schools
• PTA and Radio Disney bring 'Science Rocks!' to Bay Area schools
• Upcoming Webinar: Engaging Parents to Reduce Chronic Absence
• Latest issue of PTA's Our Children magazine looks at education reform
• State PTA Health Commission Tribute: C. Everett Koop, M.D. (pdf)
• School Grants for Healthy Kids - Apply for a grant for your school
• State PTA President quoted in radio interview on school funding
• Study compliments and questions proposed new funding formula
• Patch Blog from California State PTA: Early childhood education is important
• Leadership Essentials - Preparing for PTA officer transition
• School Finance Reform - Can it support California's college- and career-ready goal? (pdf)
• Revitalizing parent involvement in education with Take Your Family to School Week
• Roses are red, violets are blue, increase your PTA membership (by 13) and win prizes, too!
• PTA commends education emphasis in State of the Union
• Upcoming Webinar - Engaging Parents as Critical Partners in Reducing Chronic Absence
• Despite progress, kids still exposed to pollutants in many CA counties
• Poll: Counselors are more important for school safety than police officers
• UC President Mark G. Yudof speaks with California State PTA
• PTA speaks out on Feinstein's ban on assault weapons
• NBC News: Pleasanton Schools Tackle Bullying
• Last week to apply for Graduating High School Senior Scholarships - Online applications now accepted
• Here are a few reasons why having a PTA makes sense for your school district (pdf)
• Find out what happens inside the brain as children are immersed in a multilingual education
• Sac Bee: California retreats on class-size reduction
• Meet the Teachers Matter...Members Matter challenge  and win BIG for your PTA!
• NBC San Diego: PTA acknowledges black cloud of sequestration
• California State PTA talks school supplies on KALW 91.7 FM
• Shine the spotlight on your PTA programs and win prizes for your PTA
• IMAGINE what we can do together for children! Convention registration now open.
• PTA Radio: Is your child getting a global education?
• PTA maintains position on gun-free schools
• January is a great time to join PTA! Re-energize your PTA's membership efforts.
• PTA support leaves Newtown "snowed in"
• Latest Patch Article: Innovation. Creativity. Critical Thinking. (And, Yes, Fun.)
• Fixing schools: the dream lives on - latest Peter Shrag column
• PTA comments on state budget proposal
• Has your PTA met the Teachers Matter...Members Matter challenge?
• Get the latest PTA-health news in the January edition of Health Tidbits
• Flu season is here. Take action now to stay healthy.
• Remembering Huell Howser - a great friend to PTA
• State Superintendent proposes new statewide testing system
• Patch Article: Teachers Matter - Now More Than Ever
• Leadership Essentials: Nominations and Elections
• Brag a little with PTA Unit Spotlight Awards - Applications due February 1, 2013
• PTA Radio: Reassuring children they are safe in school
• Creative ways to connect with your school board. Read more in the December SMARTS newsletter.
• How to effectively involve students in your PTA
• Helping children manage distress in the aftermath of a tragedy
• Three ways your PTA can benefit even more when you increase membership
• Patch Article: The Power of PTA Volunteers
• 2013 Legislation Conference registration is now open
• Apply for the new Civic Learning Award for California public high schools
• Read featured PTA spotlight stories in the latest issue of PTA in California
• School Wellness Recognition Program Application Flier (Corrected) (pdf)
• Now available in Spanish - 100 ways to help your child and school succeed (pdf)
• Vive la Différence -- thought-provoking article about learning time from UCLA IDEA
• Take a look at the December PTA Connects
• "Take Your Family to School Week" grant deadline extended to Dec. 7
• Meet Suzanne Weerts and be inspired by her "Why I Joined PTA" story
• PTA Reflections Program inspires art in Murrieta schools
• EdSource Article: Great uncertainty over direction of state standardized tests
• Really want to improve education? Look at these test results!
• Download the latest issue of The Communicator (pdf)
• Giving thanks to PTA volunteers
• "Take Your Family to School Week" grant applications due November 30
• Resources for families to help avoid the holiday weight gain.
• You can help rebuild PTA communities in the wake of Superstorm Sandy. Learn more.
• Celebrate this week's featured 'Why I Joined' Story"
• Be a Quitter and join the Great American Smokeout today!
• EdSource: The Prop 30 windfall -- not yet
• Article: Children's health hangs in the balance as Healthy Families program is phased out.
• Get smart about antibiotics during cold and flu season.
• Celebrate PTA membership by sharing your story of why you joined PTA.
• Help your child succeed in school with nutritious and frequent family meals.
• What could your school do with an additional $500? Learn more about PTA scholarships and grants.
• Resources for a healthier school are in the November Health Tidbits
• Thanks to our amazing volunteers!
• November is Healthy Lifestyles Month. Read more in the latest PTA Connects.
• 100 ways to help your child and school succeed (pdf)
• Mercury News article: PTAs occupy invaluable role
• You can help make history by giving Prop 38 a big push this week!
• Prop 38 Video Contest Winner Announced  Second-grader Hayden Reed featured in new ad
• National PTA Advocacy Awards - Now Accepting Nominations
• "Prop 38 keeps faith with our heritage and our values" Delaine Eastin writes in op/ed
• PTA President represents Yes on 38 on KQED radio debate
• Latest Leadership Essentials - Tips for maintaining "good standing" status
• Analysis of the education funding propositions by UC San Diego Political Science Professor
• Majority of California's Public Schools Reach Statewide Achievement Target
• California State PTA: Where We Stand (pdf)
• "Fall" into savings and enjoy these extra perks and benefits of joining PTA
• A letter to teachers from President Carol Kocivar (pdf)
• New issue of PTA in California available online
• Read more about Bullying Prevention Month in the latest Patch column by President Carol Kocivar
• Scholarship and grants information in the October edition of PTA Connects
• Did you know that October is National Arts and Humanities Month? Learn more in the SMARTS newsletter
• Take a look at the latest Health Tidbits
• New report cites need to address students being locked out of opportunities to learn (pdf)
• California State PTA Responds with Fact Check to Mercury-News Editorial (pdf)
• Check out the latest SMARTS newsletter
• Governor signs bill moving AP away from standardized tests - EdSource Today
• PTA applauds signing of school accountability bill
• "More money for our schools" -- SF Chronicle op/ed by PTA President Carol Kocivar
• Take a look at the October edition of Leadership Essentials
• PTA Reflections Chairs: National webinar to learn the new Reflections online process system (pdf)
• Yes on 38 releases first statewide TV spot
• Bakersfield Californian endorses Prop 38 for schools
• Sacramento Bee explores "distinctly different paths" of Props 38 and 30
• Free Webinar: School Wellness Policies, Healthy Schools Mean Healthy Kids, Families & Communities
• Webinar: Building supportive connections among rural schools. Sept 18. Sign up today!
• Arts in Education Week: Thanks for celebrating the arts!
• Article from The Sacramento Bee: PTA President Carol Kocivar announces Prop 38 video contest
• September edition of Health Tidbits is now available
• Arts in Education Week: Help restore arts education at every school
• Arts in Education Week: Arts education in the news
• "WHY I JOINED PTA" CELEBRATION
• Teen Prescription Drug Abuse Summit  Sacramento  Sept. 20 (pdf)
• Parents must be role models in our democracy
• Arts in Education Week: Ten ways to celebrate the arts
• September is National Food Safety Education Month - Learn more... (pdf)
• New task force report charts path for excellence in teaching
• Urge the Governor to Sign AB 823 to create a Children's Coordinating Council
• PTA-supported bill helps victims of human trafficking
• Solano County PTA President highlights the need for Prop 38
• Art Education Critical to Quality Education
• County Enrollment Figures for California Children's Services (CCS) available for the first time
• PTA leaders in Burbank rally for Prop 38 - Article from the Los Angeles Times
• How does living in poverty affect Californias students? Article from UCLA IDEA
• Jamba Juice Can Help Make Your PTA Membership Drive and Back-to-School Fundraising More Fruitful!
• Health-Related Tips for a New School Year
• Article: Changes in cafeteria menus as vital as classroom innovation
• Download the latest issue of The Communicator
• PTA committed to a positive campaign (pdf)
• Top 10 Tips for Starting a Successful School Year
• Assembly Committee's recommendations address issues facing boys and men of color
• Actor Edward James Olmos will serve as the Latino Chair for the Prop 38 education initiative
• State PTA President Testifies in Support of Prop 38
• Parent survey shows mental care services not being delivered by districts
• Let your voice be heard at "PTA Day at the White House"
• Changes to the Healthy Families Program
• PTA takes positions on November ballot measures
• Check out the latest Leadership Essentials
• "School reform - why it's so hard" article by Peter Schrag
• PTA-supported bill on life-saving devices signed into law
• Tools for a Magical Membership Year and more in the latest PTA Connects
• July edition of Health Tidbits now available
• State Schools Chief "Saddened" by Budget Cuts
• California State PTA program wins national diversity and inclusion award
• Today's PTAs - much more than fundraisers
• State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Urges Families to Utilize Summer Meal Sites (pdf)
• Education Trailer Bill Passed - Read a report from ACSA here [pdf]
• PTA responds: Students deserve more instructional time, not less
• Education trailer bill could trigger a 160-day school year
• Download the latest issue of The Communicator (pdf)
• PTA's education initiative qualifies for the November ballot
• Californians want to invest more in our local schools, PTA says
• Next, Take Science and Divide By Two
• Health Tidbits from California State PTA (pdf)
• Communications Satellite - May 2012 Board of Managers (pdf)
• Find out what your child will be learning once Common Core Standards are in place
• PTA speaks up to support transitional kindergarten (pdf)
• New EdSource Report: Schools Under Stress
• Expert discusses bullying at PTA Convention
• Persuade, not threaten, me to vote for your initiative, Governor
• PTA responds to state budget May Revision
• Bullying Prevention Takes Center Stage at Day Two of Convention
• Thousands of parents kick-off PTA annual convention
• 800,000-plus signatures submitted for PTA-backed education initiative (pdf)
• 3,000 parent leaders converge on Anaheim for state PTA convention
• Getting Down to Facts: Five Years Later
• Sacramento Update - May 2012 (pdf)
• Health Tidbits from California State PTA (pdf)
• Mom speaks out against distracted driving
• May is "kNOw" more hepatitis month (pdf)
• New Toolkit Updates regarding Transportation Planning and the ADA
• YES on Prop 29 (pdf)
• See the new Our Children, Our Future TV ad
• Countdown to turning in signatures
• Five great reasons to return to convention
• PTA-Backed Initiative Wins San Diego School Board Endorsement (pdf)
• Washington Post: Parents being called on to raise even more for schools
• PTAs getting creative in collecting signatures for education initiative
• Health Tidbits from California State PTA (pdf)
• New Report Examines Governor's Proposed Cuts to Child Care and Development Spending
• A lot hangs on latest Proposition 98 ruling
• Communications Satellite - March 2012 BOM (pdf)
• San Bruno parents voice support for PTA's education initiative
• School leaders: Title I funds may be spent for arts education
• 03/23/2012: Arts great Debbie Allen to speak on final day of convention
• 03/23/2012: Sip your way to convention
• 2012 School Grants for Healthy Kids (pdf)
• 03/20/2012: Learn more about the new Common Core Standards
• 03/20/2012: Spring forward with the latest PTA Member Perks
• 03/19/2012: New Ad for Our Children, Our Future Education Act Highlights Benefits to Schools
• 03/14/2012: Education Coalition united in calling for new revenues, opposing trigger cuts
• 3/12/2012: Act now to support the Our Children, Our Future education intiaitive
• 3/8/2012: Get Inspired - Register for Convention Now!
• 3/7/2012: Health Tidbits from California State PTA (pdf)
• 3/3/2012: 700 honor Jan Domene, former president of California State and National PTA
• 3/2/2012: PTA is mobilizing for $10 billion fundraiser: Our Children, Our Future
• Register for convention now! And grab a chance for a backstage experience
• Watch an interview with Carol Kocivar about the Our Children, Our Future education initiative
• 2/23/2012: Our Children Our Future Education Initiative Launches Signature Drive (pdf)
• 2/23/2012: State schools chief reports 1 in 3 students are in a district in financial jeopardy
• Invest in PTA, invest in yourself at convention
• 2/17/2012: State Assembly resolution celebrates PTA's 115th birthday
• 2/16/2012: Watch a special Founders Day speech from Carol Kocivar
• 2/15/2012: Don't miss the opportunity to apply for these programs, contests and awards
• 2/9/2012: National PTA President offers advice on helping children cope in wake of Miramonte case
• Founders Day: Celebrating PTA's 115th Birthday
• The time is now to transform our schools: Update on the Our Children, Our Future initiative
• 2/3/2012: Health Tidbits - February (pdf)
• 1/31/2012: Students: Enter the third annual First Amendment Cartoon Contest
• 1/18/2012: Apply for a new award for PTAs to help prevent cyberbullying
• 1/17/2012: Read Carol Kocivar's column on the PTA's School Smarts Parent Academies
• 1/10/2012: Listen to Carol Kocivar's radio program about the School Smarts Parent Academy
• 1/9/2012: Are you ready to help restore funding to our schools?
• 1/6/2012: Health Tidbits from the PTA Health Commission (pdf)
• 12/29/2011: PTA Parent Academy helps parents learn to get involved
• 12/16/2011: PTA's School Smarts Parent Academies increase family engagement in schools
• 12/15/11: Congratulations to these award-winning PTAs!
• 12/13/2011: Voters, teachers agree -- Boost school funding
• 12/7/2011: PTA unites behind an initiative to transform and fairly fund our schools
• PTA survey shows top concern is adequate funding for education
• 11/16/2011: LAO reports revenue shortfall will trigger California budget cuts
• 11/15/2011: Apply now for National PTA family engagement award
• Find out about the PTA-ACS School Wellness Recognition Program for 2012 (pdf)
• 11/14/2011: California State PTA's Health Tidbits for November (pdf)
• 11/10/2011: New PTA and Common Sense Media Award
• 11/7/2011: Know the 12 healthy indicators: Healthy People 2020 report
• 11/1/2011: State schools chief comments on California student gains on NAEP testing
• 10/30/2011: Assembly Bill 250, supported by PTA, takes big step toward deeper learning for all
• 10/25/2011: High Hopes - Few Opportunities: The Status of Elementary Science Education in California
• 10/24/2011: California applies for federal Early Learning Grant, a move supported by PTA
• Download the latest Communicator issue (pdf)
• 10/19/2011: Education Coalition, including PTA, speaks out about budget cuts in Sacramento (pdf)
• 10/18/2011: Education Coalition, including PTA, tells press about budget cuts in East Palo Alto (pdf)
• 10/13/2011: Read CBP's newest School Finance Facts - A Decade of Disinvestment
• 10/13/2011: Read PTA's latest Health Tidbits (pdf)
• 10/10/2011: Governor signs PTA's anti-bullying bill
• 9/27/2011: PTA and revolution? President Carol Kocivar makes the connection (pdf)
• Join a jumping jacks challenge Oct. 11 and 12 - 9/26/2011 (pdf)
• Cali kids get moving to support their school - 9/22/2011
• 9/19/2011: Helping hands need to be fingerprinted
• 9/19/2011: PTA-organized run nets $9,000
• 9/15/2011: PTA schools sweep Governor's fitness awards
• 9/14/2011: PTA speaks up at press conference to support education reform bills
• 9/14/2011: PTA statement: Time for everyone, including the Governor, to stand up against bullying
• 9/13/2011: Health Tidbits from California State PTA (pdf)
• 9/13/2011: PTA's Colleen You talks about the benefits of family meals
• 9/13/2011: Take the Eat Better, Eat Together Family Meal Pledge (pdf)
• 9/9/2011: Grants can help your PTA do great work
• 9/9/2011: PTA president's op-ed calls for investing in children
• 9/6/2011: Communications Satellite - July 2011 Board of Managers reports (pdf)
• 9/6/2011: Superintendent Tom Torlakson's back-to-school tips
• 8/29/2011: Join the PTA to support children and schools
• 8/25/2011: Schools Chief Torlakson Seeks Relief from NCLB Sanctions
• 8/25/2011: Frequently asked questions about the National PTA dues increase
• 8/17/2011: School finances in peril
• 8/9/2011: State Schools Chief Releases Blueprint for Great Schools
• 8/9/2011: Study: Early Care and Education Industry Strengthens Entire California Economy
• 8/5/2011: Choosing a driving school for your teen
• 7/31/2011: PTA's School Smarts program featured in arts education blog
• 7/25/2011: Kidsdata News: Health insurance for poor families, breastfeeding, birth rates and more
• 7/25/2011: Talking to children about the tragedy in Norway (pdf)
• 7/18/2011: To improve U.S. education, it's time to treat teachers as professionals
• 7/14/2011: Convention delegates vote to increase National PTA dues
• 7/14/2011: Vaccination booster update
• 7/14/2011: Listen to Carol Kocivar radio interview
• 7/13/2011: PTA efforts strengthen 'parent trigger' process
• 7/12/2011: New state PTA President selected
• 7/8/2011: PTA president appalled by reported investment fraud that hurt parents
• 7/7/2011: Former Belmont-Redwood Shores trustee is new president-elect of state PTA
• 7/5/2011: Uncertain Futures for Schools After CA State Budget
• 7/5/2011: Carol Kocivar new president of California State PTA
• 7/5/2011: Colleen You new president-elect of California State PTA
• 6/30/2011: Mixed assessments of new budget's impact on schools
• 6/29/2011: Voices for education heard in Sacramento
• 6/27/2011: EdSource - Middle Grades Playbook: Leading a Full-Court Press on Student Achievement
• 6/27/2011: New budget agreement in the works
• 6/22/2011: Education Coalition renews call to protect education funding in state budget
• 6/17/2011: Governor vetoes budget
• 6/13/2011: PTA joins Governor at press conference calling for a responsible budget
• 6/9/2011: Waging a years-long battle for more school funding
• 6/9/2011: September tax vote no help to schools
• 6/7/2011: California Budget Project reports on deep funding cuts to schools since 2007-08
• 6/7/2011: PTA's Jo Loss in TOP-Ed: Time to call Olly Olly Oxen Free and pass the budget
• 6/7/2011: EdSource report: Envisioning New Directions in Teacher Evaluation
• 6/2/2011: PTA joins others in calling on Governor to continue funding for CALPADS (pdf)
• 6/1/2011: One more assignment before school's out
• 5/26/2011: Education House Committee Reports First of ESEA bills (pdf)
• 5/18/2011: May Revision of Governor's budget: PTA to remain vigilant
• 5/25/2011: Communications Satellite - April 2011 Board of Managers reports (pdf)
• 5/25/2011: Read PTA Legislation Director Debbie Look's budget briefing statement (pdf)
• 5/25/2011: PTA participates in Education Coalition budget briefing (pdf)
• 5/23/2011: Apply for a PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant (pdf)
• 5/20/2011: Learn about immunizations required for school entry
• 5/16/2011: PTA statement - May Revise takes a positive step
• 5/13/2011: California students hit the Reflections jackpot (pdf)
• 5/13/2011: Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports Spotlight Awards program (pdf)
• 5/13/2011: Fitness Spotlight Award nominations for parent associations open until June 31 (pdf)
• 5/11/2011: Bipartisan Family Engagement in Education Act Introduced in Washington, D.C.
• 5/9/2011: PTA's Jo Loss speaks up for children at Capitol rally (TV clip)
• 4/28/2011: Jerry Brown addresses PTA convention (TV clip)
• 5/9/2011: : AmeriCorps strengthens community, school and PTA: May 17 webinar (pdf)
• 5/2/2011: EdSource report - California's fiscal crisis: What does it mean for schools
• 4/28/2011: Governor Brown joins thousands to connect for kids at kickoff for annual PTA convention
• 4/28/2011: Governor Brown to address PTA convention today
• 4/22/2011: Cut$ Hurt Kids: PTA Legislative Action Alert urges taking action now
• 4/25/2011: California State PTA Convention coming to Long Beach
• 4/13/2011: US Department of Education commission to host public meeting in San Jose, April 21 (pdf)
• 4/8/2011: "Sharing the Sacrifice," "Global Competitiveness" and Children
• 4/8/2011: EdSource Forum video: How the State Budget Impacts Education Funding
• 4/8/2011: EdSource: California's K-12 education system could face drastic budget cuts
• 4/8/2011: 2009-10 School District Financial Reports Now Posted on Ed-Data
• 4/4/2011: Children in jeopardy as budget talks break down
• 3/24/2011: PTA joins a broad coalition calling for the right to vote on extending temporary taxes (pdf)
• 3/22/2011: Communications Satellite - News from California State PTA commissions (pdf)
• 3/18/2011: Talking to children about the disaster in Japan
• 3/16/2011: California State PTA takes a support position on the California Cancer Research Act
• 3/15/2011: Budget vote scheduled for Wednesday, March 16
• 3/15/2011: Resource Cards and Community College
  Funding Report Now Available
• 3/14/2011: Hundreds of Parents, Education Leaders Lobby Against School Cuts, for Tax Extension (pdf)
• 3/8/2011: Sip your way to the annual state convention!
• 2/28/2011: Time is running out - have you called yet?
• 2/23/2011: Communications Satellite - News from California State PTA commissions (pdf)
• 2/15/2011: Speak up today, send this message to Sacramento legislators
• 2/9/2011: PTA calls for 'parent trigger' law to be stronger, more transparent
• 2/7/2011: Torlakson tells PTA conference: 'Your voice is critical'
• 2/2/2011: PTA urges state to strengthen and straighten out "parent trigger" law
• 2/2/2011: National Eating Disorders Awareness Week starts Feb. 20 (pdf)
• 1/21/2011: School Wellness Recognition Awards Program (pdf)
• 1/19/2011: Just Between Friends announces enhancements to make managing your PTA easier (pdf)
• 1/12/2011: PTA responds to Governor's 'sobering' budget proposal
• 1/11/2011: PTA delivers welcome letters to all legislators
• EdSource Reports Explain Schools' Financial Situation
• 1/6/2010: New superintendent, PTA and others speak out for schools
• 1/5/2011: Three California PTAs receive grants to support family engagement
• 12/21/2010: Congratulations on engaging more members! (pdf)
• 12/22/2010: Parent "trigger" campaign in Compton draws controversy, comments from PTA
• 12/21/2010: EdSource Forum on California Education Policy: Registration open (pdf)
• 12/16/2010: The 2010 California Parent Survey is available from Kidsdata.org
• 12/14/2010: New EdSource report documents "Challenging Times" for California Schools
• 12/6/2010: Join a New Statewide Collaborative for Children with Special Health Care Needs (pdf)
• 11/24/2010: Children's Partnership Brief: Empowering Parents Through Technology
• PTA comments on State Board of Education's proposed parent empowerment regulations (pdf)
• 11/17/2010: Congratulations to PTAs that have already built membership beyond last year's levels
• PTA supports military families
• 10/20/2010: Communications Satellite - News from California State PTA commissions (pdf)
• 10/13/2010: PTA responds to candidate's comment about "kids association"
• 10/13/2010: California Action for Healthy Kids: A New Allied Agency of the California State PTA
• 10/7/2010: California State PTA responds to pending budget deal
• 9/22/2010 EdSource Nov 2010 Election Resources (pdf)
• Watch students speak out for the arts in education
• Special Election Edition of PTA in California (pdf)
• New EdSource Report: How California Ranks
• National PTA "Money Matters" Correction (pdf)
• Creativity, Education and California's Future: A forum set for Sept. 29
• KIDS COUNT Data Book from Annie E. Casey Foundation available
• Common Sense Media iPhone App available
• Help us get $1.2 billion into California's classrooms
• California State PTA rationale for neutral position on Proposition 19 (pdf)
• Communications Satellite - July 2010 Board of Managers Reports (pdf)
• Hay que involucrarse en la escuela para ayudar a nuestros hijos
• 8/13/2010: California Budget Project compares State budget proposals (pdf)
• 8/12/2010: Lawsuit commentary from PTA in New Times
• 8/2/2010: Final vote on common core is unanimous
• 7/19/2010: Emergency declaration in schools triggers confusion, anger
• 7/14/2010: Want Turnaround Money? Involve Parents, Duncan Proposes
• Transfers allowed in underperforming schools
• 7/15/2010 Bay Area educators blast Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts
• 7/12/2010: In memory of Gloria Blackwell (pdf)
• 7/9/2010: Welcome Walmart and Sam's Club associates: vote for California State PTA (pdf)
• 7/2/2010: PTA member benefits reward you all summer long
• 7/1/2010: Recessionary tales: Schools struggle to counter the economic downturn's impact on children
• California Budget Project School Finance Facts, June 2010: Califorrnia's Support for Schools Lags
• 6/29/2010: Number of School Districts on Fiscal Early Warning List Growing in Midst of Budget Crisis
• 6/28/2010: State's whooping cough surge may be tied to lagging immunization rate
• 6/22/2010: National PTA introduces Puerto Rico PTA at National Convention
• EdSource: Current budget resources
• Governor's welfare cuts are blows to schools
• The Latino Education Crisis: WestEd Policy Perspectives paper
• California and the "Common Core": Will there be a new debate about K-12 standards?
• Arts education survey of candidates for superintendent
• HP honors outstanding PTA student scholarship winners (pdf)
• California's Impending College Graduate Crisis
• Communications Satellite: May 2010 Board of Managers Reports (pdf)
• Flawed assumptions distort education funding debate
• 5/20/2010: California State PTA joins historic lawsuit over school finance system
• Californians and Education: A new statewide survey from PPIC
• LAO Releases Update on School District Finance and Flexibility
• PTA leaders greet Sacramento to preview convention (tv clip)
• 9 Million Reasons To Speak Up Rally
• PTA convention heading to Sacramento (pdf)
• April 2010: Olivewood Elementary PTA wins National PTA award (pdf)
• PTA Convention kicks off (pdf)
• PTA's new campaign: 9 Million Reasons To Speak Up (pdf)
• We need your help to get the parcel tax initiative on the ballot
• The 2010-11 Budget: Health and Social Services - A Restricted Environment
• The 2010-11 Budget: Health and Social Services Budget Primer
• What can one PTA unit do to protect education? Make a video!
• Seminar podcast reviews policies and language-minority community college students
• Communications Satellite: March 2010 Board of Managers Reports (pdf)
• California Budget Project releases analysis of local impact of proposed education cuts
• PACE podcast: Similar Middle Grades Students, Different Results
• Governor's proposed budget could mean more than 1 million children would lose health benefits
• Landmark study of middle grades released by EdSource
• Communications Satellite: Beaming News From California State PTA Commissions, January 2010 (pdf)
• Standing up for arts webinar set for March 2
• National PTA invites you to take action to protect sole federal parent-engagement program
• California State PTA supports parcel tax initiative
• Sacramento Update - January 2010
• The Governor's School Budget: The Race To Mediocrity
• How your PTA can help the relief effort in Haiti
• California State PTA Letter of Support for Race to the Top Application (pdf)
• California State PTA President Jo A.S. Loss responds to Governor's proposed budget
• PTA leaders reveal extraordinary commitment in annual survey
• It's about us: The 2010 Census in schools
• A evaluar lo que no funciona en la educación (La Opinión)
• PTA urges state to pursue Race to the Top funds
• Brookings Institution cites need for more news coverage of education
• Legislative Analyst's Office releases 2010-11 fiscal outlook report
• Watch PTA President Jo Loss speak at Education Coalition press conference
• PTA joins in Education Coalition press conference (pdf)
• Federal Researchers Find Lower Standards in Schools
• PTA supports Race to the Top application, encourages members to attend events to learn more
• State Schools Chief Announces New Web Tool To Help Close the Achievement Gap
• 2008-09 Profile Reports and Comparisons Now Available on Ed-Data (pdf)
• Register now for the 2010 Legislative Conference
• October Satellite from the Board of Managers (pdf)
• California Ranks Almost Last on Nation's Report Card
• PTA public service announcements
• California's data-tracking system on students stumbles
• Governor praised for signing education funding eligibility bill
• PTA public service announcements benefit students (TV clip)
• EdSource looks at local revenues for schools in California
• 2009 Natural High Video Contest for Students (pdf)
• PTAs sweep Governor's fitness awards (pdf)
• Effects of the California High School Exit Exam on Student Persistence, Achievement, and Graduation (pdf)
• PTA drive targets parental involvement
• Nuevo Anuncio de Servicio (pdf)
• State PTA president addresses challenges
• Special rate for PTA members to attend SI&A School Achievement Conference (pdf)
• Learn more about the STAR program and view real questions released from actual tests.
• EdSource Resource Cards offered at a discount (pdf)
• PTA unveils new PSA campaign (TV clip)
• California State PTA brings parent perspective to Senate hearing
• California State PTA launches PSA campaign to promote parent involvement
• PTA unveils new PSA campaign (radio clip)
• National PTA leaders speak on education
• Listen to radio commentary from California State PTA President-elect Carol Kocivar
• What Parents Don't Know About How Their Kids Use Facebook, MySpace
• O'Connell Urges Schools to Review Updated Federal Guidelines to Prevent Spread of Influenza Virus
• California State PTA President Jo Loss quoted in latest Time magazine
• How to let kids be kids
• David W. Gordon: Education cuts compromise our future
• Ed Coalition Update: Cuts will continue to hurt California's students
• California State PTA President: Shortsighted Budget Jeopardizes State's Future
• State Budget Alert: Speak up for children and families
• Education Coalition Opposes Governor's Proposal To Suspend Prop. 98
• Facing Deficits, Some States Cut Summer School
• Latest State Budget Proposals Still Fail California's children
• California State PTA urges legislators to protect Healthy Families program (pdf)
• PTA National Standards for Family-School Partnerships: An Implementation Guide
• Connect Safely: Smart, safe socializing online and in other digital communications (pdf)
• Taxes still the way in California budget crisis, some insist
• "We Ain't Got the Do Re Mi" video clip
• Census: California Complete Count
• Teachers, parents protest education cuts (ABC 30 TV clip)
• Teachers, parents protest education cuts (ABC 7 TV Clip)
• California Foster Youth: Conditions of Children Task Force Report (pdf)
• School finance news from EdSource
• Special Election: It's About the Economy
• California State PTA survey shows growing damage of cuts
• California State PTA speaks out against Proposition 1D
• 2009 California State PTA Annual Report (pdf)
• Informational Alert: May 19 Election Resources
• PTA and Teachers Rally for Props 1A and 1B (TV clip)
• PTA and Teachers Rally in Support of Proposition 1A and Proposition 1B
• Jack O'Connell: PTA Vital to Education
• Prop 1B is vital to education, PTA says (pdf)
• Swine flu prevention alert for schools from Superintendent Jack O'Connell
• California State PTA takes positions on May 19 ballot measures
• California PTA Honored for Advocacy
• View the Proposed Convention Resolutions (pdf)
• Legislation Conference Urges Lawmakers to Invest in Children (pdf)
• CBP summary of new budget
• Superintendent O'Connell Delivers 2009 State-of-Education Address
• 2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Proposition 98 Education Programs
• Children NOW: 2009 California Report Card
• PTA responds to state budget (pdf)
• 2009 PTA Public Policy Agenda
• Fitness: the missing ingredient to our children's success
• CBP Update: Proposed Budget Cuts Come at a Time of Growing Need
• Tough Times for Our Schools and Our Children
• 1.3 million California children lack health insurance
• Important Fundraising Notice
• Legislative Analyst's Office webcast: Overview of the 2008 Special Session Proposals
• Survey Shows State Budget Cuts are Impacting Basic School Programs and Services (pdf)
• PTA Library Exhibit open through October 31, 2008 (pdf)
• Education Coalition Says "No More Cuts"
• Family Day Celebration
• California Department of Education Earns Partnership Award for Fifth Straight Year
• Election Season Guidance (pdf)
• 2008 Emerging PTA Leaders Meet in California
• State's Top Education Leaders Urge Everyone to Join the PTA (Spanish) (pdf)
• MyVote California Student Mock Election
• State's Top Education Leaders Urge Everyone to Join the PTA (pdf)
• California State PTA Urges Budget Veto (pdf)
• State Budget Alert - Stand Up For Children
• PTA Launches Back-to-School Webcast
• PTA urges legislators to support Conference Committee Budget
• Celebrate Family Day on Monday, September 22, 2008!
• PTA Joins Effort to "Read for the Record" on October 2
• 2008 Emerging Minority Leaders Conference
• League of Women Voters' Easy Voter Guide Now Available
• California School National Model for School-Community Partnerships
• California School Finder
• California Fires
• Budget Comparisons from the California Budget Project
• Take the Parent Involvement Survey
• New SRI Studies on Arts Education in California
• State PTA says Flunk the Budget efforts must continue (pdf)