PTA, NEA, NCWO to Announce Unprecedented New Children's Television Initiative

CHICAGO, October 12, 2007—In response to the rise in violent and indecent television programming, three of the nation's largest organizations representing the interests of children, will announce a major grassroots initiative to tackle this pressing parental concern.

The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), National Education Association (NEA) and National Council of Women's Organizations (NCWO) will speak on behalf of many other nonprofit organizations participating in the first-ever parental engagement campaign to change the quality of children's television in America.

When:	9 a.m. (EDT), Tuesday, October 16, 2007 (Continental Breakfast at 8:30 a.m.)
Where:	National Press Club, Lisagor Room, 529 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC
Who:	National PTA CEO Warlene Gary National Education Association President Reg Weaver National Council of Women's Organizations Chair Susan Scanlan Parents' Choice Foundation President Claire Green
Contact:	James Martinez, 312-670-6782, ext. 325