Press Room

If it affects the lives of children, you'll hear about it here. Find up-to-the-minute information on what National PTA is doing across the country. From special events to meetings, the News and Events section features the latest information on what your association is doing. Check out our photo gallery to view images of PTA historic moments, as well as recent events.If it affects the lives of children, you'll hear about it here. Find up-to-the-minute information on what National PTA is doing across the country. From special events to meetings, the News and Events section features the latest information on what your association is doing. Check out our photo gallery to view images of PTA historic moments, as well as recent events. For online radio broadcasts with experts on key PTA topics, listen to PTA Radio. HP and PTA Bring Families Together for Movie Night Showing Nationwide: Read the Press Release online or listen to the radio news release.

PTA National President Named Americana ‘Woman of the Year’
   Jan Harp Domene to be honored at Cypress College's Americana Awards Dinner
   

HP and PTA Bring Families Together for Movie Night Showing Nationwide
   PTA offers family-friendly video options at retail stores
   11/12/2008

PTA Demands Recount of Votes
   Parents get creative with Healthy Lifestyles Month, November
   11/11/2008

Novartis Vaccines and PTA Battle Flu
   Public health vaccination initiative urges families "Let's Fight Flu Together!"
   11/10/2008

CeCe Peniston Becomes Newest National PTA Ambassador
   Beyonce’s parents receive national award
   11/3/2008

PTA Radio Digs into the Dad Difference
   A part of a continuing series of shows on male involvement
   10/21/2008

Media Alert: Mathew, Tina Knowles to Receive National Award from PTA During Gala in Chicago
   They are the recipients of the National PTA Commitment to America’s Children Award.
   10/22/2008

During Tough Economic Times Parents Find Ways to Focus on Child Health
   PTAs awarded for creative efforts to keeps kids healthy
   10/20/2008

Leading Education Associations Urge a New Federal Role in Public Education
   Alliance Says Strong Commitment to Students in Need Essential to Nation’s Economy
   10/13/2008

PTA Hits Online Radio Waves
   PTA Radio to provide tips, info for today’s online parent
   10/7/2008

National PTA Lauds Congress for Online Safety Legislation
   National PTA applauds Congress’s passage of legislation that promotes Internet safety.
   10/1/2008

PTA Awards National Arts Enhancement Grants
   Schools in California, Maryland and Ohio share honors
   9/15/2008

PTA MORE, All Star Dad present Father & Kids Experience at Wrigley Field
   An event from PTA MORE partner All Pro Dad/All Star Dad
   9/3/2008

PTA Reacts to New Corporal Punishment Report
   The numbers in the report released today (“A Violent Education: Corporal Punishment of Children in US Public Schools") by the Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union are shocking and unacceptable.
   8/20/2008

View the PTA Back-to-School Webcast Now
   Tips and advice on how to make the back-to-school season an enjoyable one.
   8/18/2008

Media Advisory: The National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education to Release “What We Think”
   An In-Depth Research Study on Urban School Climate
   4/23/2008

Inspiring Words from New CEO
   
   6/25/2008

Focusing on Challenges Facing Today’s Parent
   Thousands to attend PTA national convention in SD this weekend
   6/21/2008

PTA Adds New Members to National Board
   Ten individuals added to organization's leadership body
   7/17/2008

PTA Commends Cable Internet Service Providers’ Efforts to Protect Children
   PTA applauds the National Cable and Telecommunications Association and its member companies
   7/17/2008

California School National Model for School-Community Partnerships
   The Fremont High School PTA, in Sunnyvale, Calif., received the PTA’s highest national award
   7/21/2008