National PTA Event to Feature
U.S. Ed Secretary, Congressional Honors

Parent leaders from across the nation gather at Capitol Hill
to advocate for education; March 7-8

ALEXANDRIA, VA. (February 22, 2012)—In addition to a keynote by U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, National PTA’s® Legislative Conference will include the recognition of PTA Congressional Voice for Children Award recipients—U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-5). Details are below:

    Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education
    When: Wednesday, March 7th, 12 p.m. (during Keynote Luncheon)
    Where: Doubletree Hotel Crystal City – National Airport; 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA; Crystal Ballroom, Lobby Level
  
    U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI); U.S. Representative Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA-5)
    When: Thursday, March 8th, 12:30 p.m. (during PTA Takes Action Luncheon)
    Location: Hart Senate Office Building, Capitol Hill; Room 902

The two-day conference provides ‘grasstop’ leaders from across the country an in-depth look at the latest National PTA Public Policy Agenda through a series of workshops, skill building trainings, panel discussions and guest speakers. Parent leaders will then visit with congressional leaders to advocate for effective family engagement in education and equity and opportunity in education for all children.

For more information about the National PTA Legislative Conference, please visit www.pta.org.

About National PTA

National PTA® comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.