California State PTA Press Releases, Press Conference Statements, Online News Releases and PTA in the News
PTA's Suzan Solomon and other leaders decry news of more layoffs and budget cuts for schools
LA elementary students write the Governor
Some Salinas area schools remain on low-achieving list
Hollywood Hills students write Governor about budget cuts
'It's not going to be fine' in San Ramon schools, superintendent says
Michelle Obama addresses National PTA gathering
Michelle Obama talks about obesity to National PTA meeting
PTA's Carol Kocivar devotes radio program to Rex Foundation efforts for the arts in SF
California boy wins award for child-safety inventions
California Alliance for Arts Education supports PTA petition effort to ease passage of parcel taxes
Proposal would ease parcel tax passage
PTA education advocate Nancy Vandell to be part of Diablo Valley panel on budget
Education activists need more than marches
Changes coming to Orange Unified summer school program
News from Crescenta Valley area PTAs
Watch PTA's Jo Loss on NBC's "Class Action"
Michelle Obama addresses National PTA Legislative Conference
Budget cuts force Marin school foundations to do more
National PTA president calls for parent involvement
Educators chronicle problems, solutions to budget problems
Bassett Unified School District PTA members walk Capitol halls at PTA Legislation Conference
Big cuts, high anxiety in Cupertino
Riverside County superintendent announces PTA partnership to promote parent involvement
Local PTAs plan rally the week of March 15 for Southwest Riverside school districts
Hundreds of protestors fill SF Civic Center
Central Language Academy re-establishes PTA
Thousands protest California education cuts
Long Beach substitute teacher puts kids in 'Jeopardy!'
Students, Parents and Teachers Bring Attention to Impact of Cuts on Berkeley Unified School District
Statewide rallies to protect education
Day of Action
Day of Action protests on Bay Area TV
Los Altos school board looks to resolve budget problems
Knowledge grows in school gardens
Parcel tax in parents' sights
National PTA teams up with Dora the Explorer for a new school readiness program
PTA's Debbie Look joins others in calling for support for education
"You Made It" festival slated for May, supported by Palo Alto PTA Council
"You Made It
Parents must urge Burbank school board to maintain arts positions
March 4 rally for schools planned for San Bruno
Rocklin Parents Support Credentialed School Nurses
La Mesa school board puts layoffs on agenda
Public school parents demand answers in SF (PDF)
SF Meeting to address school cuts draws huge crowd (PDF)
Parents seek school funds in SF (PDF)
Sing Tao covers SF school funding issue (PDF)
PTA moms drive a grass-roots movement in SF
Palomar PTA works to bring about parcel tax change
Can you justify your salary?
A call in San Bruno to stand up for students on March 4
Ideas aplenty to deal with cuts at S.F. schools
Orange County ready to take action for students on March 4
Education Coalition and ACSA call on leaders to stop breaking promises to students
Funding our Future town hall in San Francisco
Pleasanton PTA celebrates its 113-year history by honoring past and present leaders
The power of PTA moms
California State PTA supports parcel tax initiative
Jo Loss and others foresee a grim fall for schools
Parents and teachers react to possible closures of Hemet schools
Menifee PTA makes a global commitment to sharing
Temecula PTA Council plans reading workshop
Redlands PTA council honors service
Student response counters click with San Clemente schools
PTA fundraiser works to keep dance class moving
Buying program brings in big bucks for schools
February 17 marks historic date for PTA
PTSA joins in Temecula school effort to raise money for the hungry
PTAs in Palo Alto work to pass a new parcel tax
Delaine Eastin: Stand up for California's Children and America's Future
Glendale Council PTA gala to honor 100th
Back to school for parents in Temecula
South Bay Area schools raise tens of thousands for Haiti
Parents head back to high school for PTSA celebration of Take Your Family to School Week
Presenters sought for Temecula high school's career expo
School Hosts Parent Meeting on Growing Concerns Over Marijuana
Space camp blasts off, with boost from PTA members
Pleasanton PTA Council circulates parcel tax petition
Support growing to change school parcel tax requirements
As funding falls, more fundraisers pay for school necessities
PTA's Debbie Look speaks about efforts to support parcel tax measure
Test driving to raise dollars for Simi area schools
PTA moms in SF decry cuts, urge all to attend town hall meeting on Feb. 25
Irvine area elementary school embraces change
Hemet Unified prepares for deep cuts
California State PTA supports parcel tax initiative
Martinez student advances to state Reflections competition
Prompted by PTA leader, Pleasanton schools promise more contract transparency
UCLA report details recession's impact on schools
San Diego school district considers ads for revenue
Woodland High School PTA receives Lowe's grant to beautify grounds
PTA activist named Novato "Citizen of the Year"
National PTA singled out as "Site of the Week"
Berkeley High Raises $9,000 for Haiti Earthquake Relief
$1 a day could help ease pain of cuts for Irvine schools
State PTA legislative director to participate in town hall meeting in SF Feb. 25
California schools angry over even more cuts
Why I love my SF public school
Berkeley High Reconsiders Governing Structure
High school students plan to raise $2,000 in two minutes for Haiti
Portola middle-school relocation plans lead to debate
Berkeley High PTSA meets to discuss school governance
Radio program features California State PTA Legislation Director on RTTT
Playful Parenting: PTA Coffee Break
Spanish-language public service announcement for arts in education
Spanish-language public service announcement promotes arts education
PTA members from San Diego head to Sacramento for Legislation Conference
PTA dad praised for getting involved
Homework: Burden or benefit?
Student artworks 'Wow' U.S. Department of Education
San Juan Capistrano school wants to 'contaminate' kids with college
Parents chip in for renovation of Ventura County school
Town hall meeting, including PTA Legislative Director, set for Feb. 25 in SF
PTA News: Pancakes raise funds
Budget woes prompt Cupertino school leaders to increase teacher-student ratio
School Produce Stand Feeds Families in Oakland (with a little help from the PTA)
Viewpoint: Race to the Top includes important element-Parents
Sacramento area district reaches out to parents
Race to the Top news coverage roundup
Less money for class-size reduction under Schwarzenegger budget
Carol Channing works to bring arts back to nation's schools
PTA President-elect in recent issue of the San Francisco Educator
La Cañada PTA volunteer honored for her efforts
Victorville school launches first PTA in recent memory
Sacramento Bee roundup of budget responses includes PTA statement
California State PTA President Jo A.S. Loss responds to Governor's proposed budget
Schwarzenegger to call for deep spending cuts
PTA education advocate to speak at Orinda event
Resolutions from Jean Ross include getting involved through PTA
Race to the Top bills give parents more say
Governor acknowledges important role of PTA
Palo Alto PTA deadline for survey approaches
Glendale PTA News: Healthy Kids planning fair
Assembly OKs bills for federal funding
Resolving to take responsibility to improve education
Natomas budget cuts hit classrooms; parents worried
Editorial: Race to get grant application in
Student Reflections winners recognized at school board meeting
A commitment to the arts shines in San Diego area district
PTA's VP Brian Bonner speaks on Patt Morrison radio show about "sexting"
Two views of Race to the Top
Murrieta Valley schools explore ways to involve parents
National PTA joins in distributing a guide to state laws on family engagement
San Clemente parent starts "digital neighborhood"
PTSA in San Juan Capistrano turns used ink cartridges into new supplies
Santa Clarita legislator gives PTSA group somber budget outlook
A evaluar lo que no funciona en la educación (La Opinión)
Ballroom madness takes over Santa Monica High School
Panel passes key education bill but turns down state Senate version
Boys and girls to be split in Santa Maria area middle school
Montebello school district president steps down after successful year
Pleasanton PTA sponsoring seasonal flu shot clinic
PTA urges state to pursue Race to the Top funds
Public policy analysis: California education is not keeping up with demand for skilled workers
Centinela Valley head accuses occupational center of violations
PTSA in Concord rallies help for student with rare disease
La Prensa: Class sizes begin to rise again
Palo Alto school district seeks PTA input on budget
PTA's multicultural festival in Temecula celebrates diversity
What it takes: A father and PTA member in SF shares his family's perspective
Novato schools, PTAs distance themselves from 'Rock'n Blues' event
Malibu area State of Our Schools presentations paint grim picture
PTA parent education program targets bullying
Santa Monica-Malibu schools face tough times
San Diego school town hall meeting filled with frustration
PTA thrift store keeps children warm in La Habra area
PTA council co-hosts State of the Schools presentation in Santa Monica
A list of thanks, including PTA participation
San Juan Schools Vote Against Student Absences Without Parent OK
Schools alerted to hazards of smokeless tobacco
Longstanding PTA leader honored in El Segundo
Rev. Al Sharpton highlights parental involvement on "Meet the Press"
Budget takes its toll on class sizes
Sprint, jog or run at school in Elk Grove
Watch PTA President Jo Loss speak at Education Coalition press conference
PTA joins in Education Coalition press conference (PDF)
Honor American Education Week by joining the PTA
State Assembly must move quickly on Race to the Top legislation
Program to feature discussion of Malibu schools report, co-sponsored by PTA
PTAs help supplement schools' declining budgets
Palo Alta area PTA joins in serving vets for holiday
Jamba Juice giving 12 percent back to schools
National PTA and Jamba Juice honor schools in SF event (PDF)
National PTA launches Healthy Lifestyles Month (PDF)
Q&A with Byron Garrett, CEO of the National PTA
Veterans Day holiday dedicated to service
Fourth Annual "State of Our Schools" events scheduled for Santa Monica and Malibu
Federal Researchers Find Lower Standards in Schools
Tempest over a teacup's worth of federal funding for schools
Softball and a PTA were part of life for Japanese-Americans forced to stay at Santa Anita
PTA walk-a-thon raises $16,000 for Visalia area elementary school
Pleasanton urged by PTA leader to add school nurses
Education leaders, including PTA, head up education forum
PTA fundraising home tour nets $122,000
Fitness challenge for school and community funded by National PTA grant
Jose's restaurant helps raise money for Redlands PTA
Real-life high school musical in SF (with PTA help)
Anguish over teen suicides spurs PTA and community action
Berkeley High School drug use rates remain unclear
Parent groups focus on funding schools
Political landscape: League to host forum on school finance
Plan to create charter school in Berkeley a source of controversy
Art on the Lawn donates $1,000 to Logan High art program
Bad Trip: School Outings Get Downgraded
San Clemente school becomes fundraising partner with businesses
Gap Rap: Hispanics and parenting
Tulare school walk-a-thon raises $28,000
Pleasanton asked to sponsor charter school
Palo Alto PTA forum packed in wake of student death
Ojai school wins National PTA arts award
Quality Education Investment Act shows gains
5,000 expected at Vista students arts festival in Southern California
October Satellite from the Board of Managers (PDF)
California Ranks Almost Last on Nation's Report Card
PTA public service announcements
Monroe Elementary School PTA to accept $10,000 check from the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness
Leroy F. Green of Natomas Wins National PTA Award
Schools rely on creativity when fundraising beckons
"White Gold" invites students to pour on the creativity and the milk in rock opera competition
National PTA joins Consumer Reports in Safety Alert partnership
With PTA support, school works to remain blood-drive champion
PTA flea market marks a 19th anniversary of serving kids
PTA traffic safety group finds more Palo Alto kids walking and biking to school
Education summit speakers call for coalitions to fight achievement gap
Local schools feel the squeeze
Who needs the PTA?
PTA public service announcements benefit students (TV clip)
Glendale News Press: PTA fundraisers help finance programs
Student art will be part of Lake Elsinore community
PTA helps coordinate a health fair in Galt
Conejo schools encourage joining PTA
School nurse shortage hampers swine flu response
PTAs sweep Governor's fitness awards (PDF)
San Diego press conference promotes parental involvement PSAs (TV clip) (PDF)
PTA part of Ocean View Elementary Beautification Day
Leading Education Associations Propose Comprehensive Approach to Measuring School Turnarounds
PTA drive targets parental involvement
CCSESA executive director praises PTA PSAs (PDF)
School crossing guards axed
Sweet start for school
Board OKs budget, including PTA donations
Canyon PTA Fundraiser Keeps School Library Open All Day
Site helps make sense of STAR results
Back-to-School Night season under way
Palo Alto students recycle and compost as part of pilot program
Cuts force PTAs to get creative
Nuevo Anuncio de Servicio (PDF)
Parents call for cutting Modesto school budgets from the top down
PTA's Richard Velasquez named "extraordinary grandparent"
For a TV clip with Richard Velasquez, click here and type "grandparents day" in search field
High school graduating seniors eligible for California State PTA scholarships
Camera snaps 'Thanks' from La Cañada
BPA in in baby bottles, formula liners causes an array of health problems
Cell tower debate comes in loud and clear
Students are invited to apply for membership on the State Board of Education (PDF)
School volunteers program may be cut
Northern California region creates four-pronged approach to teen mental illness
Care about children? Join the PTA
State PTA president addresses challenges
New chief of Sacramento schools is everywhere
Chuck Saylors among those who respond to president's plans for education address
Will California use test scores to evaluate teachers?
Del Mar hears school closure proposals
La Jolla High gears up for a new year
Rio Vista students to attend assembly about bullying
Schools have cut many jobs, programs
Bigger classes, fewer frills await Coachella Valley students
Help calm your kid's nerves before the first day of school
Schools chief Jack O'Connell urges parent involvement at Bakersfield stop
Actress Jennie Garth joins PTA celebration of 'School Year's Eve'
PTA committed to fighting for healthy lifestyles
PTA unveils new PSA campaign (TV clip)
Nuestros Niños: Con Letty Juárez de la PTA, Asociación de Padres y Maestros
Donations flood in after PTA garden vandalism
California State PTA brings parent perspective to Senate hearing
California State PTA launches PSA campaign to promote parent involvement
AM Alert: School days
PTA unveils new PSA campaign (radio clip)
National PTA leaders speak on education
Oxnard hunger strikers' petitions reach Capitol
New year brings new immersion school
Sixth District PTA President Richard Velasquez a semi-finalist for grandparent honor
Deloris Jordan, mother of Michael Jordan, is newest National PTA ambassador
PTA ambassador Cece Peniston performs for charity
First Chinese-American president of the Lincoln School PTA dies
Facebook appeal for Oakland schools
Former PTA president named to Elk Grove school Board
PTA garden at Empire school hit by vandals
PTA wants to bring back garden at Empire School
Listen to radio commentary from California State PTA President-elect Carol Kocivar
Starting the year off on the right foot
Children should come first
Montclaire mural a PTA school pride project
Website Launched To Help Parents Understand School Testing
Cece Peniston sings out for National PTA
School supplies: Who will buy what?
Resources for parents, volunteers available
Paul Ecke Central PTA helps host a farmers market
Santa Barbara PTA honors Assembly member Pedro Nava (PDF)
California State PTA President Jo Loss quoted in latest Time magazine
PTA tries to keep field trips, programs alive
California State PTA President: Shortsighted Budget Jeopardizes State's Future
District to name Preserve school
Vegetables grow at Chipman
Educación: un gigante paralizado
Too much homework? Parents, schools seek balance
Budget woes could hurt college-bound students
How do I pick a school for my child?
Los Altos High School graduate awarded Barbara Emerich Scholarship
Looking to make the PTA stronger: A mini-convention in Fresno
Debbie Look appointed to top PTA post
Parent Voices on the High School Exit Exam
Kids have an ally in state PTA: Letter to the editor from President Jo Loss
Dads knock down stereotypes about leaders of the PTA
A new sensation: Relaxation
National PTA gets its man
Sacramento Bus Trip connects legislators, constituents
Facing Deficits, Some States Cut Summer School
Santa Clarita resident elected VP for Convention in California PTA
S.F. woman to help lead California PTA
Former school board member elected to the California State PTA
Mt. Diablo school board trustee elected to state PTA post
Santa Clarita Valley resident elected VP for Education of California PTA
HP Announces New Savings Program for California State PTA Members
Latest State Budget Proposals Still Fail California's children
Listen to their music!!!
Music video says it all: Students and local PTA members create Youtube posting
Teachers, parents protest education cuts (ABC 30 TV clip)
Teachers, parents protest education cuts (ABC 7 TV Clip)
Recognizing service to students
L.A. Unified School District cancels bulk of summer school programs
California Foster Youth: Conditions of Children Task Force Report (PDF)
Be relaxed and ready for parent-teacher conference
School finance news from EdSource
Hamilton School families benefit from weekly food giveaway
Special Election: It's About the Economy
Local talent recognized in Reflections art program
California State PTA survey shows growing damage of cuts
California State PTA speaks out against Proposition 1D
Carol Channing addresses California State PTA convention
PTA's Brian Bonner speaks in support of Propositions 1A and 1B (radio clip)
Informational Alert: May 19 Election Resources
Troy High junior wins national PTA Reflections competition
State PTA elects officers for 2009-2011 term
Castro Valley woman named California State PTA president
Debbie Look of state PTA speaks out for support of Proposition 1B (radio)
State PTA's Reflections awards shine spotlight on student artists
State PTA honors units and councils for outreach
State PTA president calls for investment in children
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
Schools look for new ways to raise funds during economic downturn
Parent/Teacher Collaboration Leads to Students for Success
Noozhawk Talks: Leslie Dinaberg Sits Down with Kendre Sanborn
Federal education programs in California to receive more than $1 billion in recovery funds
California PTA Honored for Advocacy
Schools hold out their hands for help
Students take their questions, views to Sacramento
National PTA to Honor Members of Congress, Local and State PTA of California
Annual Fun Run for Education set for March 28
Public education in U.S. falls short, Obama says
Legislation Conference Urges Lawmakers to Invest in Children (PDF)
Parents rally for guard
District Launches Public Schools Week
EDITORIAL: Intersection ought to be made safer
Parents want safer crossing
Reports that state budget deal is near may be premature
School board delays cuts, for now
School district may face $12 million budget deficit
Cuts could stop the music in local schools
Budget cuts will trickle down to students
Rally addresses budget woes
Rallying for school funds
PTA, O'Connell, and business leaders rally for education funding (PDF)
California PTA Leads Glendale Rally
School Field Trips Survive Budget Cuts
School Districts Want Freer Reins
'Hey, is this mine?'
'Thank you, thank you, thank you'
The rewards of a job well done
Mom resists...until she talks to the PTA president
PAC K-12 Arts Education Program brings L.A. Opera to Local Schools
How girls bully each other, and what to do
Kermit King: A school devoted to creating a family atmosphere
TEMECULA: Science lessons found in garden
PTA responds to state budget (PDF)
Student running clubs replace PE programs axed by budget cuts
Fitness: the missing ingredient to our children's success
It's the law: Schools gain a tool to halt online cruelty
Fathers make PTA a 'parent thing' at grassroots level, such as in Riverside County
Parents help schools cope with crisis
Calif. law allows expelling cyber bullies
PTAs try to bridge school budget gaps
PTA pitches in to provide interactive assemblies at schools
Cell phone program keeps troops in touch
There's nowhere left to cut
Visions of diversity
PTA Reflections Ceremony to Honor Simi Students
PTA Filling in gaps for schools
School districts fight possible midyear cuts
School district seeking nontraditional funding
Local PTA council HOSTS PARENT EVENT
State PTA Visits Redway
Survey Shows State Budget Cuts are Impacting Basic School Programs and Services (PDF)
Plenty of fun at PTA fundraiser
Arlanza principal puckers up to pig for PTA
Principal gets soaked in stunt to raise money to cover cuts in budget
PTA puts mom on the write track
PTA Announces Support for Proposition 3, Opposition to Proposition 6 (PDF)
Ontario Center School principal goes bananas for fundraiser
Pumpkins litter playground
Mission Viejo school celebrates 40 years
Virginia Peterson elementary holds first Fun Run
Nationwide kids' walk aids health, environment
PTA president puts together a 'walking bus' full of kids to take part in the International Walk/Bike
San Clemente High senior dives into marine biology
State's Top Education Leaders Urge Everyone to Join the PTA (Spanish) (PDF)
Education leaders blast proposed state budget plan
State's Top Education Leaders Urge Everyone to Join the PTA (PDF)
Our schools: There are plenty of ways for parents to get involved with their children's school
Bridging the Gap Getting Involved in Your Child's Education Pays Off
Kids send message to lawmakers
Putting health on the menu
Governor Schwarzenegger Launches "School Finder" Web Site for California Parents and Children
Local Educators Rally Behind AB 1781
PTA tries to make comeback in Valley
PTA's warriors fight tough battles for kids
Education Coalition Launches Statewide Radio Ad Campaign
An `Awesome' Battle of the Bands
Not your run-of-the-mill PTA Bake Sale
Cuts-Only" Budgeting Locks in Inadequate Funding for Schools, Students
Fremont High School PTSA wins Hearst National PTA Award (PDF)
Not your run-of-the-mill PTA Bake Sale: (PDF)
Education Coalition: State budget 'undermines student achievement
Milpitas PTSA hosts appreciation lunch
Protesters rally against cuts
Proposed ELL Guidelines Too Rigid, Critics Warn
School gas leak raises stink
Bake sales won't compensate for a cut-only approach
State PTA president to speak at dinner Tonight
Arts inequity divides rich, poor
Board passes cuts for 2008-09 budget
School cuts protest fizzles when senator is out
At the End of a Long Week of Democracy-Letters from Students on a Senator's Door Tells a Story
California cuts school budget
State PTA says Flunk the Budget efforts must continue (PDF)
A parent's view of the education budget
Celebrating teachers
Save our schools Stop the budget axe
Community group stages protest to 'rescue' California's education budget
SCHOOL FUNDING PROTEST FRIDAY
California PTAs getting together
The California State PTA's 109th Annual Convention Begins Thursday, May 1
Marquez Wins 'Distinguished School' Honors
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