PTA in the News

Peruse these articles from national, state and local publications to learn about the impact of PTA on communities to make every child’s potential a reality.

• Howie Berman, ED of National PTA, on Volunteerism, Advocacy and Belonging in School Communities

  Associations Thrive | September 2025
  How do we support children in school and beyond? What role can associations play in elevating the power of families and communities in education? In this episode of Associations Thrive, host Joanna Pineda interviews Howie Berman, Executive Director of National PTA.

• What to Know About the Online Safety ‘Screen Smart’ Workshop in Oakland County

  WDIV-TV | Sept. 25, 2025
  Parents and their kids can learn how to stay safe online. The Rochester Council PTA along with the Michigan and National PTA are hosting an online safety workshop for families.

• Why Back-to-School Looks so Different this Year

  USA TODAY | Sept. 1, 2025
  National PTA President Yvonne Johnson spoke with USA TODAY about key issues parents are keeping an eye on as the new school year gets underway.

• Healthy Ways to Parent in the Digital Age

  Action News 5 | July 23, 2025
  Parenting in the age of digital devices can be challenging, and families have to make many important decisions about technology use and digital safety. PTA Connected Ambassador for National PTA, Mikki Wilson, joined the Digital Desk to talk more about the topic.