NYS PTACategory: News
National PTA Urges Congress and the Administration to Halt Zero-Tolerance Policy Separating Undocumented Children and Families
National PTA urges Congress and the administration to immediately stop the zero-tolerance policy that is resulting in harmful separation of undocumented children from their parents and family members. Our association also seeks immediate reunification of families presently separated under current enforcement policy.
Read MoreNational PTA and Texas PTA Statement on Shooting at Santa Fe High School
This is the second shooting at a high school in the past week and the second mass shooting at a school this year. We are way beyond ‘enough is enough.’ More must be done immediately to keep our children safe.
Read MoreNew York State PTA and Syosset Council of PTAs Honored Nationally for Championing Diversity and Inclusion
National PTA is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2018 Jan Harp Domene Diversity & Inclusion Award.
Read MoreMessage from NYS PTA President Gracemarie Rozea
Since 1897, parents and teachers have worked together on behalf of children and youth on many different issues to make a difference wherever change was needed.
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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.
Read MoreNYS 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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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.
Read MoreWho’s Your +One? You Can Help Increase Membership!
Our goal is to double the amount of voices speaking on behalf of all children in NYS in 24 hours. Who will you ask to be your +ONE?
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