Education - Introduction

Welcome to the Education Commission area of the California State PTA

The Education Commission addresses all education related issues from early childhood through higher education. The commissioners encourage PTAs to actively participate at all levels of decision-making – local, state and federal. Members of the commission serve on many statewide committees and commissions addressing education issues.

Civic Mission of Schools

MY VOTE
Encourage students to be active voters once they are old enough to cast a ballot.

Educating for Democracy
Educating for Democracy promotes civic education in California.

LegiSchool Project
The Project's mission is to engage California high school students in matters of public policy.

Constitutional Rights Foundation
Constitutional Rights Foundation seeks to instill in our nation's youth a deeper understanding of citizenship.

PTA Public Education Policy Brief
Parents’ priorities for school finance and education reform


Interim Findings
Final Report

Introduction
Current Issues
Educational Grants/Scholarships
Did You Know That?
How To Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week
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