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California Ranks Almost Last on Nation's Report Card

News article, including comment from Brian Bonner, Vice President for Community Concerns with the California State PTA

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PTA Basics

  • Note from President
  • What's New in PTA
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  • Board of Directors
  • Know Your PTA
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  • Governance and Operations
  • PTA District Office Locations
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  • Toolkit

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