NYS PTACategory: Archive
From Leading the Way to Leaving a Legacy
Our members are the real gears in the NYS PTA machine. Simply put, you make us go. So, let’s go!
Read MoreBronx International Community High School Teacher Named 2019 Teacher of the Year
NYS PTA Congratulates the 2019 New York State Teacher of the Year, Alhassan Susso.
Read MoreNYSED Memo Prohibiting Federal Funds to be Used for Firearms
The NYS Education Department will not allow local educational agencies to use Title IV, Part A funds – or any other federal or state funds – for the purposes of purchasing, storing, or training school staff in the use of firearms under any circumstances.
Read MoreNYS PTA Commentary on ESSA Regulations
NYS PTA leaders sent a letter to NYSED with commentary on the ESSA regulations.
Read MorePTAs and Schools Honored for Innovation and Excellence in Family Engagement
National PTA is pleased to announce that Maple West Elementary PTA in Williamsville, NY (Western Region) has been honored with the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Outstanding Family-School Partnership Award.
Read MoreNYS PTA Celebrates 19 National PTA Schools of Excellence
NYS PTA is proud to announce that 19 NYS PTA Units have been named National PTA Schools of Excellence.
Read MoreNational 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 MoreNational 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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