California State PTA Press Releases, Press Conference Statements, Online News Releases and PTA in the News
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
1/20/2012: Guest speakers confirmed for PTA Legislation Conference - Register now
1/19/2012: Foundations funding more basic school needs
1/18/2012: PTA School Smarts academies get parents involved
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
1/17/2012: A career development handbook for parents of middle school students
1/10/2012: Corona-Norco PTA Council hears about difficulty of school funding
1/10/2012: Listen to Carol Kocivar's radio program about the School Smarts Parent Academy
1/9/2012: Parents catching up under No Child Left Behind
1/6/2012: Health Tidbits from the PTA Health Commission (PDF)
12/29/2011: PTA Parent Academy helps parents learn to get involved
12/19/2011: Transition to Common Core State Standards publication
12/16/2011: Parents, students show appreciation for holidays
12/16/2011: Parents graduate from PTA education engagement program
12/16/2011: PTA's School Smarts Parent Academies increase family engagement in schools
12/16/2011: California Wins Federal PTA-supported
12/13/2011: Betsy Landers and Scott Folsom: Hey Congress, pizza is not a vegetable
12/14/2011: School districts - and PTA - decry end to busing funds
12/13/2011: Voters, teachers agree -- Boost school funding
12/13/2011: Poll finds support for Governor's initiative
12/12/2011: California State PTA is awarded $10,000 from Walmart Foundation
12/12/2011: Health Tidbits, December 2011 -- from the PTA Health Commission (PDF)
12/7/2011: PTA unites behind an initiative to transform and fairly fund our schools
12/3/2011: Just 31% of California students pass P.E. test
11/30/2011: PTA-supported school funding initiative launches
PTA survey shows top concern is adequate funding for education
11/28/2011: PTA announces support for pending school funding initiative
11/19/2011: Majority of CA Voters Favor Increasing Taxes to Fund Public Schools
11/18/2011: Learn more about family-school-community partnerships from NEA
11/18/2011: Learn how you can help end the high school dropout crisis
11/18/2011: Family Engagement Webinar for High School Success Toolkit
11/17/2011: Ed Coalition statement regarding budget forecast
11/16/2011: California revenue may trail budget forecast
11/16/2011: PTA calls for ballot measure amid grim budget news
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: PTA and others seek education revenue measure
11/6/2011: Crossing guard replacement proves difficult for San Bernardino area school district
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
10/26/2011: Keeping Halloween fun - and safe
10/26/2011: PTA in SF partners to put on a cyberbullying presentation Oct. 27
10/25/2011: High Hopes - Few Opportunities: The Status of Elementary Science Education in California
10/24/2011: Where PTAs spend their money in the Santa Monica area
10/24/2011: California applies for federal Early Learning Grant, a move supported by PTA
10/19/2011: Education Coalition warns of impact of further budget cuts
10/19/2011: Education Coalition, including PTA, speaks out about budget cuts in Sacramento (PDF)
10/18/2011: Education Coalition, including PTA, airs midyear budget cut concerns in East Palo Alto
10/18/2011: Mercedes-Benz to open new teen driving school
10/18/2011: Education Coalition, including PTA, tells press about budget cuts in East Palo Alto (PDF)
10/18/2011: PTA and teachers kick off Red Ribbon Week with a flash mob
10/12/2011: Editorial: Added help in getting bullies out of school
10/12/2011: Schools Superintendent visits Modesto school, stresses importance of parents as partners
10/13/2011: Read CBP's newest School Finance Facts - A Decade of Disinvestment
10/13/2011: Read PTA's latest Health Tidbits (PDF)
10/11/2011: Small school gets a big boost with gift of mascot costume
10/12/2011: Governor signs PTA anti-bullying bill
10/10/2011: State passes new protections for victims of bullying
10/10/2011: Governor Brown zaps bullies by signing anti-bullying bills
10/10/2011: Governor signs PTA's anti-bullying bill
10/9/2011: Should the haves share with the have-nots?
10/9/2011: SF schools rely on a fraying patchwork for funding
10/6/2011: Attend the PTA Arts Education Forum Oct. 24 in Orange County (PDF)
10/6/2011: Gold Medal (and $10,000) Goes to Northmont PTA for Fitness Programs
10/3/2011: PTA spearheads community project to build a whale watching platform for students
9/30/2011: PTSA leads the way to Natomas school winning $5,000 grant
10/1/2011: If Newport-Mesa PTA moms ran the world ...
10/1/2011: PTA and community help out on Day of Caring in Camarillo
9/30/2011: Anti-bullying bill would let victims switch schools
9/29/2011: Student speaks out about bullying
9/29/2011: PTA and Assemblymember Eng call on Governor to sign anti-bullying bill
9/28/2011: California chosen to help write new national science content standards
9/27/2011: PTA members have a full learning session in Laguna Beach
9/27/2011: PTA and revolution? President Carol Kocivar makes the connection (PDF)
9/27/2011: PTA to participate in press conference Sept. 29 in support of anti-bullying bill
9/25/2011: PTA Family Fun Night held in Murrieta
Free NEDA Summit for Teens on Eating Disorders Oct. 15 in LA - 9/26/2011 (PDF)
Join a jumping jacks challenge Oct. 11 and 12 - 9/26/2011 (PDF)
9/25/2011: The drive for more dad involvement
'Teachers of the Year' To Be Honored Tuesday - 9/22/2011
Cali kids get moving to support their school - 9/22/2011
Friday is the last day to respond to our survey! - 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: Northmont PTA Wins $10,000 from Governor's Physical Fitness Council
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: Childhood Obesity Bay Area Conference Set for Sept. 24 (PDF)
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: Talking to your child about 9/11
9/9/2011: Get involved in the PTA
9/9/2011: PTA president's op-ed calls for investing in children
9/6/2011: PTA-funded piano lessons lead to math gains
9/6/2011: PTAs seek members as school year begins
9/6/2011: Communications Satellite - July 2011 Board of Managers reports (PDF)
9/6/2011: Superintendent Tom Torlakson's back-to-school tips
9/6/2011: Listen to Carol Kocivar's interview of physical education expert and teacher
9/6/2011: Talking to children about 9/11
9/5/2011: Strapped schools seek easy cash in brand-name online contests
8/29/2011: Join the PTA to support children and schools
9/4/2011: Rohnert Park PTA leader a tireless advocate
9/6/2011: Kids are the target if state pulls budget trigger
8/31/2011: PTA supports delaying student testing until third grade
9/1/2011: National PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant application due date extended to Sept. 8 (PDF)
8/25/2011: Schools Chief Torlakson Seeks Relief from NCLB Sanctions
8/25/2011: PTA President Carol Kocivar interviews an expert on how exercise benefits the brain
8/18/2011: As school opens, keep expectations high - and join PTA
8/18/2011: Newhall music program gets $45K donation from PTA
8/17/2011: School finances in peril
8/16/2011: Fremont public schools honor PTA volunteer
8/11/2011: A Monterey area school reopens, and PTA signups begin
8/9/2011: State Schools Chief Releases Blueprint for Great Schools
8/9/2011: Study: Early Care and Education Industry Strengthens Entire California Economy
8/8/2011: PTA leaders featured guests on radio programs
8/5/2011: Choosing a driving school for your teen
8/5/2011: Tune in to hear PTA's Carol Kocivar on the radio this Sunday
7/2011: PTA helps to shape parent empowerment regulations
8/3/2011: Mill Valley student's photograph wins National PTA Reflections award
8/1/2011: Goodwin Liu and school finance
7/31/2011: PTA's School Smarts program featured in arts education blog
7/29/2011: PTA president advocates for parent involvement, support
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: Listen to Carol Kocivar radio interview
7/13/2011: PTA efforts strengthen 'parent trigger' process
7/12/2011: New state PTA President selected
7/11/2011: PTA-supported cyber bully prevention bill becomes law
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: Carol Kocivar new president of California State PTA
7/5/2011: Colleen You new president-elect of California State PTA
7/1/2011: Dorothy Leonard, past state PTA president, a godmother for San Diego
7/3/2011: Alameda High PTSA honors teachers and volunteers
7/1/2011: Uncertain futures for schools with new state budget
6/30/2011: Mixed assessments of new budget's impact on schools
6/29/2011: Spotlight applications due June 30 to Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PDF)
6/27/2011: EdSource - Middle Grades Playbook: Leading a Full-Court Press on Student Achievement
6/22/2011: Education Coalition renews call to protect education funding in state budget
6/14/2011: California Data System Threatened by State Budget Squeeze
6/19/2011: La Crescenta area PTA and school news
6/20/2011: Glendale area elementary school PTA presents 16 Honorary Service Awards
6/17/2011: La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools Placed on List of Districts at Fiscal Risk
6/20/2011: PTA, U.S. Dept. of Education present June 23 webinar on high school transition
6/16/2011: Placentia-Yorba Linda schools honor PTA leaders as volunteers who make things run
6/15/2011: Find weight data for the children in your community at kidsdata.org
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
6/8/2011: San Gabriel Valley students shine in PTA's Reflections program
6/7/2011: California Budget Project reports on deep funding cuts to schools since 2007-08
6/7/2011: PTA members among volunteers honored by Placentia-Yorba Linda school district
6/7/2011: Santa Barbara area students reduce plastic water bottle habit, and PTA helps
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
6/3/2011: Three Pleasanton students receive PTA Reflections honors
6/3/2011: Swedish fish family bingo night to support PTA
6/2/2011: Chickens, goats and a PTA brunch make for a lively Ag Day at a Paso Robles school
6/2/2011: San Juan Capistrano Parents Lobby for Tax Extensions, Education Spending
6/2/2011: PTA joins others in calling on Governor to continue funding for CALPADS (PDF)
5/31/2011: Chicago launches computer program for poor children
5/28/2011: Watch PTA leader Patty Scripter and others speak at a rally in support of education
5/28/2011: Fresno-area first-grader sweeps PTA Reflections awards
5/26/2011: PTA coffee break talk features teen expert
5/26/2011: High school seniors in Rohnert Park receive scholarships from PTA and others
5/27/2011: Theater fund honors memory of PTA leader in Orange County
5/25/2011: PTA members and others join Contra Costa rally to support education
5/26/2011: Education House Committee Reports First of ESEA bills (PDF)
5/24/2011: California must keep free education truly free
5/25/2011: Long Beach PTA members and others rally to support public education
5/25/2011: Millbrae PTA rallies against cuts to education
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)
5/21/2011: PTA fundraiser benefits Burlingame elementary school
5/22/2011: Governor's May Revise Provides Hope to School Districts, Supports Tax Extensions
5/16/2011: Budget sounds good for education, but is it?
5/16/2011: PTA program to outline budget issues in Pleasant Hill
5/17/2011: Temecula budget protest is rained out, but spirits are not dampened
5/16/2011: Pleasanton PTA council and others to host a cyberbullying forum for parents
5/15/2011: PTA and other volunteers help out at a Carlsbad elementary school
5/16/2011: PTA statement - May Revise takes a positive step
5/13/2011: Teachers, PTA and others rally against education cuts during Week of Action
5/15/2011: Contra Costa blogger on music programs and "State of Emergency" events
5/14/2011: Lake Forest street rally protests state budget cuts for education
5/14/2011: Teachers and students gather in SF to oppose cuts
5/11/2011: K-12 uncertainty as California gropes for budget fix
5/14/2011: Thousands rally in S.F. to defend public education
5/13/2011: Teachers, parents and supporters wrap up a week of budget protests
5/14/2011: Collaboration to combat youth violence makes progress in Santa Monica
5/13/2011: PTA Reflections, seismic retrofitting, and parcel taxes on Moraga school board agenda
5/12/2011: Maggie Ellis elected president of the Elk Grove Education Association
5/12/2011: Pleasanton school board backs parcel tax legislation
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: PTA leader and teacher from Humboldt area call on all to speak up for schools
5/11/2011: PTA in San Clemente serves up healthy smoothies to fuel kids during tests
5/11/2011: Pep rally for schools set for May 17 in Temecula
5/11/2011: PTA and other school news in the Glendale area
5/10/2011: Long Beach schools OK layoffs for 789
5/11/2011: Bipartisan Family Engagement in Education Act Introduced in Washington, D.C.
5/9/2011: Teachers, parents kick off rally week
5/10/2011: Parents press for school funding (PDF)
5/9/2011: PTA joins teachers in Capitol protests over budget cuts
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)
5/7/2011: Class sizes keep adding up in San Bernardino schools
5/7/2011: With PTA help, students get taste of farm life in Stockton
5/7/2011: Parents protest pay raises in Monterey Peninsula schools
5/6/2011: Willow Glen PTA in San Jose celebrates 100 years
5/6/2011: Orange County State of Emergency demonstrations planned to protest cuts to schools
5/6/2011: Manteca State of Emergency demonstration set
5/4/2011: PTA and others organize Whittier event to address school funding crisis
4/29/2011: PTA members brace for education cuts
5/5/2011: Young Reflections winner to compete nationally
5/4/2011: K-12 Uncertainty as California Gropes for Budget Fix
5/4/2011: Free health screenings coming to Encinitas school, courtesy of the local PTA
5/2/2011: Beverly Hills school leaders set a lofty goal: Raise $1 million in one week
4/29/2011: Governor vows to fight for public education funding
4/29/2011: Parents jazzed over PTA convention
4/29/2011: Mercedes-Benz announces new driving school plans at PTA convention
4/29/2011: Thousands head to Long Beach for California PTA convention
4/28/2011: PTA-California realiza convención anual en un momento crucial para la educación
4/28/2011: Governor Brown urges PTA to press for school funding
4/28/2011: Brown vows to fight for schools funding at PTA convention
4/28/2011: Gov. Brown speaks at PTA convention
4/28/2011: Brown vows to fight for public education funding at PTA convention
4/27/2011: PTA Convention Talks State Budget Cuts, Gov. Brown To Speak
4/28/2011: Jerry Brown, PTA bound
4/27/2011: Gov. Brown coming to Long Beach for PTA
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
4/27/2011: Why parents matter: Expert will share the compelling research at PTA convention
4/27/2011: Governor Brown to speak at opening of PTA convention
4/25/2011: California State PTA Convention coming to Long Beach
4/13/2011: Free exhibits day at PTA Convention
4/21/2011: Final Palo Alto PTA Council general meeting planned
4/20/2011: PTA leader Phoebe Hearst remembered as premier UC benefactor
4/20/2011: Student PTA board member among community service award winners
4/14/2011: PTA and others call for change in state's approach to seismic safety for schools
4/13/2011: Announcing free Exhibit Hall day at PTA convention
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
4/7/2011: Equity Task Force Solution: One PTA Pot Equally Shared For Elementary School Extras
4/8/2011: 2009-10 School District Financial Reports Now Posted on Ed-Data
4/2/2011: More than 1,000 children compete in the Simi Valley Council PTA's annual Junior Olympics
4/1/2011: Supporters of arts in education gather in Modesto
3/28/2011: Temecula Valley Council PTA honors volunteers from throughout district
3/28/2011: Parents, students rally to save Aliso Elementary in Orange County
3/28/2011: Saddleback Valley PTAs Win State Awards for Developing Leaders
3/24/2011: PTA joins a broad coalition calling for the right to vote on extending temporary taxes (PDF)
3/22/2011: Whittier student's video wins spot in national PTA Reflections competition
3/22/2011: PTA leader calls Japan quake a reminder to make schools safe
3/23/2011: Beverly Hills schools may cut adult education to fund other services
3/22/2011: Japan quake serves as reminder for Californians
3/22/2011: The public is invited to join annual PTA advocacy trip to Sacramento
3/21/2011: Carmel PTA Hosts Blood Drive
3/14/2011: Education Coalition Press Packet (PDF)
3/20/2011: Moraga Superintendent to discuss continuing uncertainty
3/20/2011: California State PTA sponsors AB 1356 (Eng)
3/18/2011: Temecula Valley High School: News Items
3/18/2011: Perspective: PTAs offer expertise, enthusiasm and resources
3/18/2011: School board continues to tackle budget issues
3/18/2011: Reflections Program student art on display through Saturday
3/17/2011: School Board and PTA want state election
3/17/2011: State PTA President-elect Carol Kocivar speaks at Portola Elementary
3/17/2011: The Honorable Tom Harman expresses concerns about education funding in California
3/16/2011: Laurel Elementary School jog-a-thon raises $6,000
3/16/2011: Cuts must end: An estimated 20,000 teachers expected to get pink slips in state
3/16/2011: Students, schools face real harm without tax extension
3/16/2011: State PTA President-elect Carol Kocivar speaks at a rally
3/16/2011: Governor's Budget, Revenue Extensions Needed to Protect Schools
3/14/2011: Education leaders: Further budget cuts would mean shorter school year
3/14/2011: Educators Lobby For Budget Relief
3/14/2011: AM Alert: Will they or won't they?
3/14/2011: Brownies to $2 million
3/12/2011: San Juan Elementary Lends its Trash
3/12/2011: Superintendent Wins Support of Trustees
3/12/2011: OC schools may slash 1429 jobs
3/11/2011: HEMET: PTA leader to be inducted into county's Education Hall of Fame
3/7/2011: School bulletin
3/3/2011: Names & Faces: Rockenbachs receive Golden Apple Award
3/3/2011: Annual Founder's Day Awards Local PTA Superstars
3/3/2011: Woman spending much of her time as volunteer - SignOnSanDiego.com
3/3/2011: Stopgap Spending Bill Severs Array of Education Programs
3/2/2011: CdMHS PTA scholarship applications available today
3/2/2011: Murdock Student Wins PTA Award of Merit For Photo
3/2/2011: Regional PTA honors Ramona students, CHP officer
3/2/2011: Grant school seeks donations for track
3/2/2011: Crushing Hopes in Compton
3/2/2011: Fontana school counselors at risk - San Bernardino County Sun
3/1/2011: Pledge Signed by State Leaders Ignores Constituents
2/28/2011: Roy Grimes elected president of Third District PTA
2/27/2011: CORONA: Coalition honors community volunteers
2/22/2011: Californian GO!: Temecula schools to host multicultural festival Feb. 26
2/22/2011: Redondo Beach moms seek school board seats
2/22/2011: Board approves potential teacher layoffs
2/22/2011: Council PTA presents candidates forum - Glendale News-Press
2/22/2011: Elementary school shows fun side of math
2/22/2011: Murrieta school board wants booze away from schools
2/23/2011: Communications Satellite - News from California State PTA commissions (PDF)
2/14/2011: Sampling the offerings at the PTA Legislation Conference
2/11/2011: PTSA offers chance to hear from an expert about parenting teens
2/8/2011: PTA helps families feel welcome at school
2/8/2011: Analyst tells PTA that deferring payments hurts schools
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: School closure in Yucaipa rankles parents
2/1/2011: Long Beach elementary benefits from efforts of parents and PTA
2/1/2011: La Cañada PTA represents students at PTA forum
2/2/2011: Corona del Mar High registration will be smoother, principal tells PTA
2/2/2011: PTA president calls for changes in "parent trigger"
2/2/2011: PTA calls for changes in "parent trigger"
2/2/2011: PTA urges state to strengthen and straighten out "parent trigger" law
2/1/2011: Citing impact of budget cuts, Education Coalition says voters should decide on taxes
2/1/2011: Education Coalition calls for extending taxes, protecting education
2/1/2011: PTA and others in Education Coalition: K-12 has lost billions
1/31/2011: PTA Family Fitness Night in Temecula stresses student health
1/31/2011: PTSA helps bring shade to Laguna Niguel middle school
1/28/2011: Dads join kids for breakfast, thanks to PTA and NFL partnership
1/30/2011: Burbank area PTA district honors young artists
1/28/2011: PTAs in Pasadena hold community forum on education
1/28/2011: Four Camarillo area students win Reflections honors
1/28/2011: Speaking up for - and with - students at PTA Legislation Conference and other events
1/27/2011: Reflections inspires new arts effort in Palo Alto
1/24/2011: Seeing a silver lining in Robles-Wong
1/26/2011: Robles-Wong lawsuit update
1/26/2011: Computer system at Fresno school district continues to sputter
1/25/2011: Judge sides with state in school finance hearing
1/26/2011: Parents must not be an afterthought in plans for educational progress
1/24/2011: Parents asked to become school advocates
1/23/2011: California needs a new education vision
1/20/2011: PTA co-sponsors workshop to help parents learn how to help their children learn
1/21/2011: PTA sponsors big literary night
1/21/2011: Dealing with hyperactivity: the medication debate
1/21/2011: PTA educates community on child trafficking
1/20/2011: Students advance to next level of competition in PTA Reflections program
1/7/2011: Schools in fiscal emergency
1/18/2011: PTA fundraisers among events slated for Alameda schools
1/17/2011: UCSD to open free health clinic at elementary school
1/13/2011: Educators and the California State PTA weigh in on the proposed education budget
1/17/2011: State faces a moving target in implementing 'parent trigger' law
1/14/2011: Corona del Mar home tour funds PTA projects
1/14/2011: Novato display of Reflections artworks tops Friday entertainment
1/14/2011: Panel backs stoplight near high school after teen's death
1/14/2011: School assembly tackles bullying through humor and a bit of magic
1/13/2011: K-12 avoids major direct cuts in Brown's budget
1/13/2011: Former lawmaker won't support changing 'parent trigger' law
1/13/2011: Educators and PTA president weigh in on proposed education budget
1/13/2011: An Orange County PTA works for a grant to fix up a school playground
1/13/2011: PTA and astronomical society help kids see the stars
1/11/2011: Novato board votes to close Hill Middle School
1/12/2011: Concerned parents bring consideration of a summer school proposal to a halt - for now
1/12/2011: PTA responds to Governor's 'sobering' budget proposal
1/10/2011: School honored for its 'outstanding' library
1/11/2011: Proposed budget leads PTA and others to voice concerns
1/7/2011: Schools in fiscal emergency
1/7/2011: Torlakson declares fiscal emergency
1/6/2011: State Schools Chief Declares State of Emergency in Education
1/6/2011: PTA survey: Parents single out school funding as state's top priority
1/6/2011: Fixing California's School Finance System: The Opportunity Ahead
1/3/2011: PTA vice president named to Torlakson transition team
1/3/2011: Can Jerry Brown save California?
12/30/2010: PTSA part of efforts to restore Oakland school's historic piano
12/30/2010: Compton's parent trigger feud
12/29/2010: PTA project brings brains and brawn together during recess
12/29/2010: Parent Revolution organizing force behind parents who signed McKinley petition
12/24/2010: 'Tis the season to give to school charity
12/21/2010: Pasadena PTSA makes holiday wishes come true for teachers
12/22/2010: Parent "trigger" campaign in Compton draws controversy, comments from PTA
12/11/2010: PTA helps Napa firefighters load up Santa's sleigh
12/19/2010: LAUSD parent involvement: Doing one thing and saying another
12/17/2010: State Board of Education offers carrot for changing teacher evaluations
12/16/2010: Merced area school holiday music event to sound sweeter thanks to PTA
12/9/2010: Pleasanton PTA Council Recognizes Student Artworks
12/14/2010: New EdSource report documents "Challenging Times" for California Schools
12/14/2010: Educators to Brown: Give us flexibility
12/13/2010: New president, new rules at San Jose school club after $30,000 was stolen
12/12/2010: San Joaquin valley gets a Modesto voice at education summit
12/11/2010: San Bruno school hosts a tamale festival
12/12/2010: Student art shines in San Bruno school's PTA Reflections program
12/10/2010: Hearing held for school-finance lawsuit brought by PTA and others
12/9/2010: PTAs are more important than ever
12/9/2010: Hearing set for tomorrow in school funding lawsuit brought by PTA and others
12/9/2010: State to ask Superior Court to toss school funding lawsuits brought by PTA and others
12/8/2010: Orange County first grader part of education lawsuit
12/7/2010: New Website Helps School Libraries in Need Find Donors
12/6/2010: PTA project sends Long Beach school letters to those serving overseas
12/6/2010: Bay Area PTAs collaborate on event to address pressures on kids
12/2/2010: National PTA applauds passage of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
12/3/2010: PTA project gathers Simi Valley student letters for American troops
11/30/2010: California State PTA among supporters of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010
12/2/2010: Alameda business group to make parcel tax recommendation
10/26/2010: PTA can provide a little stimulus for U.S. economy
11/25/2010: PTA Wardrobe Closet cures winter chill
11/24/2010: SF elementary school to receive new mural
11/24/2010: Children's Partnership Brief: Empowering Parents Through Technology
11/23/2010: PTA a key to getting America back to work
11/22/2010: Poway Kiwanis Club seeks contributions for PTA's holiday gift program
PTA comments on State Board of Education's proposed parent empowerment regulations (PDF)
11/19/2010: Photos capture Reflections program at a Saugus school
11/19/2010: Expert explores getting more out of school buildings
11/19/2010: Palo Alto PTA council schedules Dec. 8 forum on emotional intelligence
11/18/2010: Laguna board of education honors Reflections winners
11/17/2010: Congratulations to PTAs that have already built membership beyond last year's levels
11/17/2010: Students With Special Needs Celebrate New Law
11/14/2010: PTA and community work to raise money to send Tomales students to science camp
11/16/2010: Dana Hills students win Reflections honors
11/11/2010: PTAs sign letter urging Congress to reauthorize child nutrition programs
11/11/2010: Cities promise action after Cypress teen's crosswalk death
PTA supports military families
11/10/2010: Chico school honors vets
11/10/2010: PTA Creates New Position: Arts Education Chair
11/1/2010: Our schools are waiting - is their 'Superman' you?
11/8/2010: A PTA in Beverly Hills goes global with translations and other outreach
11/6/2010: PTA in Santa Clarita Valley overcomes barriers with meetings in Spanish
11/8/2010: PTA works with county superintendents association on arts public service announcement
11/4/2010: Local business teams up with PTA for a new school library
11/4/2010: PTA and other leaders offer advice to the Governor-elect
11/4/2010: Hacienda Heights schools celebrate Halloween with PTA
10/29/2010: Halloween fun with PTA in Barstow school
10/30/2010: A fix for broken school funding
10/29/2010: PTA co-hosts Riverside family involvement summit, honors PEP group
10/28/2010: PEP parents win award in Coachella school district
10/25/2010: Stanislaus County schools: Cuts in salaries likely, but capital projects OK
10/22/2010: Bay area writers will speak up to raise money for PTA
10/22/2010: Burlingame festival helps PTA fund essential programs
10/20/2010: Communications Satellite - News from California State PTA commissions (PDF)
10/17/2010: PTA leader's editorial supports Prop. 25
10/12/2010: Santa Monica-Malibu PTA Rallies for Measures Y and YY
10/13/2010: California has a budget - finally!
10/13/2010: PTA hosts school board candidates forum in Walnut Creek
10/14/2010: Schools face more budget trouble
10/14/2010: President Jo A.S. Loss quoted in the Sacramento Bee (PDF)
10/13/2010: PTA responds to candidate's comment about "kids association"
10/8/2010: Legislature approves budget plan
10/10/2010: School budget too good to be true
10/11/2010: Battle lines drawn over ballot measure to repeal tax breaks
10/7/2010: California State PTA responds to pending budget deal
9/30/2010: Manhattan Beach PTA leader honored
November 2010: Lowriders on a roll to help PTA
9/9/2010: Letter to editor: Joining PTA helps everyone
9/21/2010: Governor urged to sign bill to protect schools from pesticides
9/7/2010: Letter to editor calls for PTA support
9/9/2010: Bill would change kindergarten cutoff date from Dec. 2 to Sept. 1
9/10/2010: Some back-to-school products contain dangerous levels of lead
9/3/2010: State proposes change to kindergarten starting age
8/31/2010: Educators in Fresno push for fed funds
8/25/2010: In second week of school, nearly 50 district staff in SF still without jobs
8/18/2010: Lawsuit - Folsom Telegraph
8/23/2010: Students with special needs take step toward equal access to technology
8/24/2010: Proposed new kindergarten cutoff date
8/18/2010: Jo A.S. Loss speaks to Capital Public Radio about schools and fundraising
8/17/2010: Lawsuit: Santa Maria Sun commentary by Jo A.S. Loss
8/13/2010: Students hit streets to encourage parents' involvement
PTA members speak out on "Nuestros Niños" radio program
8/12/2010: Lawsuit commentary from PTA in New Times
7/25/2010: Cutting school days goes in 'wrong direction'
7/22/2010: Educators take stand against budget cuts
7/22/2010: PTA leader says, 'No more cuts'
7/22/2010: PTA and others speak against further education cuts
7/21/2010: PTA calls for end to budget cuts to education in Chico press conference (PDF)
7/15/2010: Bay Area Educators Tear Into Governor's School Funding Plan
7/14/2010: Lawsuit - San Gabriel Valley Tribune editorial calls for support
7/13/2010: Lawsuit accuses state of unequal school funding
7/15/2010: State Board of Education plans to declare emergency in 1,000 schools
7/15/2010 Bay Area educators blast Schwarzenegger's proposed cuts
7/12/2010: Incoming Glendale Council PTA president foresees promising year
7/11/2010: Parents help run class activities in Ontario-Montclair area
7/12/2010: Obituary for PTA leader Gloria Blackwell
7/11/2010: Yountville group rallies around elementary school
7/11/2010: Lawsuit - Bakersfield.com
7/7/2010: Lawsuit - The Grade Bakersfield.com blog
7/1/2010: Lawsuit - Mercurynews.com/Cupertino school district backs lawsuit
6/29/2010: Lawsuit - Chuck Weis interview with 'Educated Guess' blog
6/25/2010: Lawsuit - Rural Policy Matters
6/24/2010: Pleasanton superintendent says goodbye as school board splits on funding programs
6/15/2010: Lawsuit - Anderson Valley Post
6/14/2010: Lawsuit - Community College Week
6/15/2010: Lawsuit - KCET
5/30/2010: State's treatment of education is infuriating
Ed coalition calls for end to budget cuts, support for Assembly budget proposal
6/13/2010: As school year is pared, some fear impact on Stanislaus County kids
6/13/2010: Secretary of Education asks men to step up at PTA convention
6/13/2010: Lawsuit - Daily Bulletin
5/27/2010: Students with special needs take step toward equal access to technology
6/11/2010: North-South divide on parcel taxes
6/10/2010: PTA and Facebook want to make sure your kids are safe online
6/9/2010: Council member renews pursuit for Malibu school district
6/8/2010: Lawsuit - KALW news
6/8/2010: Lawsuit - Education Week
6/7/2010: Board member says Malibu leaving school district would benefit Santa Monica
6/7/2010: Lawsuit - Students sue over disappearing teachers
6/4/2010: California Distinguished Schools Signature Practices resources online to expand
6/3/2010: Education Coalition rejects May Revision
5/31/2010: Lawsuit - EdCal newspaper
5/31/2010: San Ramon area high school students honored by PTA
6/2/2010: San Juan and Ladera Ranch PTA groups are in the spotlight
6/3/2010: Oakland schools brace for massive support staff shuffle
6/2/2010: William Parker of MIT Holding, Inc., receives award from Child Safety Network
6/2/2010: Concord elementary school celebrates young authors
6/2/2010: School board election comes at precarious time in San Diego
6/1/2010: Schools bracing for more cutbacks
6/1/2010: Lawsuit - Los Angeles Times
5/31/2010: PTA news in Glendale area: Students in the spotlight
Visalia Kiwanis support school's PTA reading program
5/29/2010: State Senate passes childhood obesity prevention week bill
5/28/2010: Doctor gives laptop computers to Riverside students
5/27/2010: Kids' emergency epilepsy drug bill is shelved
5/28/2010: Lawsuit - UCLA/IDEA newsroom
5/28/2010: Lawsuit - Sacramento Bee
5/26/2010: Multiracial students designated on California school forms
5/26/2010: Lawsuit - KPSP Local 2 News
5/23/2010: Lawsuit - Sacramento Bee, Peter Schrag
5/25/2010: Lawsuit - Sacramento Bee, Dan Walters
5/27/2010: HP honors outstanding PTA student scholarship winners (PDF)
5/25/2010: Lawsuit - Merced Sun-Star
5/27/2010: Lawsuit - BeyondChron, SF alternative online daily
5/26/2010: Lawsuit - Santa Rosa Press Democrat
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Fresno Bee
5/24/2010: Bay Area school district measures headed to ballot
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - San Ramon Express
5/22/2010: Lawsuit - Burbank Leader
5/21/2010: Lawsuit - California Progress Report
5/21/2010: A second lawsuit is in the chute
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Riverside Press Enterprise
5/21/2010: Lawsuit - The Signal, Santa Clarity Valley
5/21/2010: Lawsuit - Education Week
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Whittier Daily News
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Bloomberg Newsweek
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - KABC-TV
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Jack O'Connell releases statement of support
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Glendale News Press
5/21/2010: Lawsuit - San Francisco Chronicle
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Southwest Riverside News Network
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - KTVU
5/21/2010: Lawsuit - Pleasanton Weekly
5/21/2010: Lawsuit - California Morning Report (National Public Radio)
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - New York Times Bay Area Blog
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Educated Guess blog
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - ABC/KGO
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Los Angeles Times blog
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Contra Costa Times
5/20/2010: California State PTA joins historic lawsuit over school finance system
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - San Francisco Chronicle
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - San Jose Mercury News
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - San Francisco Chronicle In Alameda Blog
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - San Francisco Chronicle City Brights Blog
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Washington Post The Answer Sheet Blog
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - The Modesto Bee
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Southern California Public Radio blog
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Stanford News Service
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - San Francisco Examiner.com
5/20/2010: Lawsuit - Ventura County Star
5/18/2010: Santa Monica-Malibu parcel tax measure draws substantial support
5/16/2010: Proposed child care cutback draws fire from PTA and others
5/14/2010: Schwarzenegger proposes slashing billions from social services
5/15/2010: Governor's proposed budget cuts would affect many in San Luis Obispo County
5/15/2010: Governor's proposed budget cuts would affect many in San Luis Obispo County
5/14/2010: Governor's May Revision proposal is unacceptable
5/11/2010: Thousand Oaks area middle school wins PTA award
5/6/2010: Candidates forum at PTA convention
5/10/2010: San Jose area school proposes volunteer requirement for parents
5/2/2010: California bill seeks to raise age for kindergarten
5/5/2010: Changes in ESEA parent involvement programs
5/2/2010: Proms and underage drinking
5/3/2010: Union, Megan Fox want funds to stop mass teacher layoffs
5/3/2010: Higher age threshold sought for California kindergartners
5/4/2010: PTA fiesta celebrates Encinitas school's 50th birthday
5/5/2010: 131 delegates from San Diego area PTAs attend Sacramento convention
5/6/2010: Thousand Oaks middle school wins PTA Spotlight award
5/6/2010: Santa Monica girl wins PTA award for song
5/6/2010: Highland Grove Elementary sends PTA delegates to Sacramento
5/4/2010: Grapeland Elementary PTA members participate in Capitol rally
5/7/2010: Benicia school board OKs study on parcel tax
5/3/2010: PTA's Debbie Look interviewed on radio about Bay Area parcel tax measures
4/30/10: Irvine Unified PTA Council to honor teachers
4/30/10: Watch the Superintendent Candidates Forum
5/1/2010: Superintendent honored at PTA convention (PDF)
4/30/2010: Candidates forum offers rare close look at race for superintendent
PTA public service announcements set to make a difference
4/27/2010: PTA convention heading to Sacramento
4/30/2010: Pleasanton Residents Participate in Sacramento PTA Rally
4/30/2010: Irvine Unified PTA Council to honor teachers
4/29/2010: PTA Convention begins
4/30/2010: Candidates forum at PTA convention
4/30/2010: Rivals Vie for Job of California Schools Chief
PTA leaders greet Sacramento to preview convention (tv clip)
4/28/2010: Candidates forum to be held at PTA convention (PDF)
PTA convention heading to Sacramento (PDF)
4/26/2010: Free exhibit day at PTA convention (PDF)
4/20/2010: Kentfield School District PTA to host open house for youth athletics
April 2010: Olivewood Elementary PTA wins National PTA award (PDF)
4/24/2010: Who Will Enforce Model School Library Standards?
4/23/2010: Downey Council PTA holds awards banquet
4/23/2010: Budget cuts threaten school crossing guards in Palo Alto
4/22/2010: Venerable PTA fundraiser celebrates 70 years
4/22/2010: PTA rally in Walnut Creek expresses opposition to budget cuts
4/22/2010: Vacaville schools seeing funds coming in
4/22/2010: PTA home tour set for La Cañada
4/20/2010: Pleasanton PTA Council promotes local shopping
4/18/2010: Glendale Council PTA delegates headed to convention
PTA Convention kicks off (PDF)
4/22/2010: School librarians and the PTA's Linda Mayo decry budget cuts
4/21/2010: An Open Letter to Gov. Schwarzenegger From Those Parents Who Made a Funny Video About You
4/21/2010: Friends of Milpitas Schools forms to support parcel tax
4/21/2010: Convention will feature candidates forum for superintendent of public instruction
4/16/2010: Hundreds join PTA in Pleasant Hill to rally against education cuts
4/13/2010: Corona del Mar PTA supports school parking lot improvement
4/15/2010: Grass-roots support for education funding measure grows
4/14/2010: PTA Dinner raises $14,000 for playground at LA area school
4/14/2010: Folsom High jazz band and choir to perform at PTA convention
4/13/2010: Redlands PTA plans forum for county schools superintendent candidates
4/12/2010: Even Megan Fox knows California has an education crisis
4/9/2010: Cash-Strapped Schools Turn to Businesses for Help, Sparking Concerns
4/10/2010: Walking, running brings in money for Ontario's Colony High scholarship fund
4/8/2010: San Jose area elementary's 5K run/walk reaches out to community
Watch the PTA-sponsored video that's gone viral
4/6/2010: Boys & Girls Club executive in Oxnard honored with PTA award
4/5/2010: Temecula PTA honors three outstanding volunteers
4/4/2010: Glendale area PTAs pick up trash, award honors and plan to entertain
4/3/2010: Reflections program showcases art by Whittier and Pico Rivera students
4/2/2010: San Lorenzo PTA honors volunteers during annual dinner
4/2/2010: Laguna Beach students pick up PTA Reflections program honors
3/31/2010: PTA raises $140,000 for labs at a Long Beach elementary school
3/31/2010: Talk of Capistrano teachers strike getting louder
3/30/2010: Orange community PTAs to sponsor parent-information night
3/17/2010: State's Best High School Musicians to Perform at Cal Poly on April 18
3/30/2010: Sacramento area PTA president to visit DC as member of Mom Congress (PDF)
3/16/2010: PTA seeks ballot measure to help schools win voters' approval of funding measures
3/19/2010: California State PTA joins appeal to protect child welfare services
3/24/2010: Run for education to benefit El Segundo schools
3/25/2010: Schools may find strength in numbers with PTA
3/25/2010: Pleasanton school district votes to support parcel tax initiative
3/23/2010: State initiative would allow school districts to pass parcel taxes with 55 percent of vot
3/21/2010: Once-praised Orange County high school now in a deep hole
3/18/2010: East Side district in San Jose may save sports, cut nearly everything else outside class
3/16/2010: Pink slips issued to 23,000 teachers
3/16/2010: Schools may lose 22,000 educators
3/16/2010: Five Los Olivos teachers get layoff notices
Steinberg: "The difference is education"
Berkeley school district avoids pink slips
March 27 forum in Berkeley on the state budget
PTA unit president letter to the editor: Proposed budget would hurt children
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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