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One person was injured and a suspect is in custody after a shooting at a high school in Ocala, Florida. This is the second school shooting in Florida this year. Today also marks the 19th anniversary of the horrific shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado.
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National PTA Statement on Shooting at Forest High School
One person was injured and a suspect is in custody after a shooting at a high school in Ocala, Florida. This is the second school shooting in Florida this year. Today also marks the 19th anniversary of the horrific shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado.
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NYS PTA on the 3-8 English Language Arts Assessments
NYS PTA is in the process of reviewing many reports of issues with Wednesday and Thursday’s 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments.
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Thank You!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined PTA during our Phone-a-thon!
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Preliminary Analysis of the Education, Labor and Family Assistance Budget Bill (aka the Education Policy Bill)
Read a preliminary analysis of the Education, Labor and Family Assistance (ELFA) budget bill (the education policy bill). Please note, this is a very bare bones ELFA, so we may see other policy language to be included in bills yet to be finalized.
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President Signs FY18 Omnibus Appropriations Bill
On Friday, March 23, the President signed the FY18 omnibus into law.
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National PTA Statement on Shooting at Great Mills High School
It is urgent that we work together to enact bipartisan policy solutions and make meaningful changes to keep our children safe. Every student deserves to learn and grow in a safe environment. And no parent should fear for the safety of their child every time they leave home for school.
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NYS PTA Supports a Parent’s Right to Make Educational Decisions for Their Children
NYS PTA reaffirms our support for a parent’s right to make educational decisions for their children.
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Two Middle Schools in NY to Receive 2018 National PTA STEM + Families Tech Grants
National PTA and Microsoft partnered to empower families to support student success and fill a critical gap in STEM education with 2018 National PTA STEM + Families Tech Grants.
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National PTA Statement on Shooting at Huffman High School
National PTA is deeply saddened to hear of the shooting yesterday at Huffman High School in Birmingham, AL.
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NYS PTA on School Security and Safety: Keeping Our Children Safe Always
The first priority of every parent, every family and every educator is the safety and security of our children. Today, the PTA message and mission have never been more important.
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NYS PTA Legislative Summit and Lobby Day Stories
February kicked off NYS PTA’s advocacy efforts with our Legislative Summit and Lobby Day.
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National PTA: Gun Violence Prevention Efforts
As you know, National PTA has been providing leadership on school safety and gun violence prevention for nearly three decades.
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NYS PTA on the 3-8 English Language Arts Assessments
NYS PTA is in the process of reviewing many reports of issues with Wednesday and Thursday’s 3-8 English Language Arts (ELA) Assessments.
Thank You!
A big THANK YOU to everyone who joined PTA during our Phone-a-thon!
English Language Learners (ELL)
Are you looking for some information on English Language Learners (ELL)? Check out this page for more information… NYS PTA Resources English Language Learners (ELL) Brochure NYS Education Department NYS Education Department ELL/MLL Parent Guide NYS Education Department Office of…
Family Engagement
Family Engagement is a critical strategy for ensuring students’ academic achievement, graduation from high school and overall success in life. In this regard, National PTA has adopted six Standards for Family-School Partnerships. These Standards provide a framework for strengthening Family Engagement programs, activities and policies.
