Governor Cuomo Signs Legislation Establishing September 11th Remembrance Day and Moment of Silence at Public Schools
Law Goes Into Effect Immediately Governor Cuomo: “9/11 was one of the single darkest periods in this state’s and this nation’s history, and we owe it to those we lost and to the countless heroes who ran toward danger that day and the days that followed to do everything we can to keep their memory […]
Education Commissioner Elia to resign
Commissioner Elia shares her thanks for serving New York’s students, parents and educators over the past four years.
National PTA Urges Immediate Action to Address the Humanitarian Crisis at the Border
The membership of National PTA expects immediate action to address the humanitarian crisis at our nation’s border. It is urgent that a bipartisan border aid package is enacted into law before the holiday break.
Support Erin’s Law
NYS PTA supports A2577b/S4070, otherwise known as Erin’s law, which would require instruction on the prevention of child sexual exploitation and abuse for children in grades K-8.
Memorandum of OPPOSITION
NYS PTA opposes A.706-A/S.5472-A, which allows home-schooled students to participate in district interscholastic sports
NYS PTA strongly opposes the legalization of marijuana for recreational use, and opposes legislation that was recently amended in the Senate and Assembly
The legalization and commercialization of recreational marijuana creates a serious public and child health threat. NYS PTA urges you to heed the recommendations from leading medical and public health organizations, school groups, and the law enforcement community and NOT legalize recreational marijuana.
Teachers Are Out of This World!
DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 6/15!
Tell us why your teacher is out of this world! Your teacher could win $100!
Congratulations to our National PTA Reflections Winners!
Congratulations to New York’s eight winners: five Award of Excellence winners and three Award of Merit winners.
NYS PTA President’s Take on Change
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”
NYS PTA Vice President Susanne Smoller passes into the eternal light; we will celebrate her life
NYS PTA announces the death of Vice President Susanne Smoller, a tireless advocate and warrior for children.