NEW Compliance Requirement: Financial Accountability Training
Exciting news – we are launching a NEW Financial Accountability “class” that is either one-hour on Zoom, or in-person at region and state events as a one-hour workshop. This training is now REQUIRED for all Presidents and Treasurers, to be completed by October 15. We will be reviewing things like: how to prevent theft and fraud, best […]
2024-2026 PTA Schools of Excellence Designees
In August 2025, National PTA announced the 330 PTAs that earned the 2024-2026 School of Excellence designation, as well as the top three Schools of Excellence that achieved the 2025 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Awards. National PTA’s School of Excellence program supports and celebrates partnerships between PTAs and schools that strengthen connections with families and work to improve […]
NYS PTA Meets with SED Over Parent and Family Concerns on Science Exams
Last week, leaders from NYS PTA met with the State Education Department to discuss student, parent, family and educator concerns with the NYS Regents exams – specifically the Biology and Earth Science exams. We thank the Department for hearing the concerns of students, parents, families and educators. We will continue to work with the Department […]
NYS PTA Guidance on Limitations on Internet-Enabled Devices
Click Here for PDF As a part of the state budget, NYS has enacted a new “bell to bell” limitation on internet-enabled devices for school districts, charter schools, and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES). With this enactment, NYS becomes the 5th state to have statewide limitations on, in particular, cell phone use in school […]
Dues Adjustment Form
REMINDER! We are looking for your President or Treasurer to fill out the Dues Adjustment Form, as we approach the July 1 date where National PTA Dues will be increased. Read more here: https://nyspta.org/2025/02/24/important-information-for-your-unit-regarding-national-pta-dues-increase/ This form is PAST DUE! If you haven’t yet, please complete this form ASAP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdneZ_pUbGn3cE1nAdqeRrRXYJXcpCXEDnS7fw1OHodEaKvaQ/viewform Any questions on how to complete this […]
New York Students Honored in National PTA Reflections Program 2025
Elementor New York Students Honored in National PTA Reflections Program National PTA is pleased to announce the winners of its 2024-2025 Reflections® student art program. The awards honor creative interpretations of the theme “Accepting Imperfection” in the following categories: dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Seven students have been honored with the […]
PRESS RELEASE- NYS PTA Announces Partnership with the Canopy Parental Control App to Focus on Youth Online Safety
Media Contacts: For NYS PTA: Kyle Belokopitsky518-452-8808execdirector@nyspta.org For Canopy: Mickey Bacharach914-222-3180mickey@canopy.us March 14, 2025 (Albany) – NYS PTA is excited to announce its recent partnership with Canopy, an all-in-one, easy to use app that empowers parents and families to protect children across multiple devices – while reducing mental health risks associated with excessive online exposure. “Digital […]
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month (CAPM)
Child Abuse Prevention Month raises awareness of abuse while also promoting proactive prevention by fostering strong, healthy relationships among children and youth, caregivers, schools, and the community to create a safe, supportive environment. Some contributing factors of child abuse: Food insecurity and other financial difficulties, lack of support within the community, mental health struggles, and […]
US Department of Education Provides Vital Services for Students, NYS PTA Dismayed at Today’s Executive Order
March 20 (Albany, NY) – Today, President Trump signed an Executive Order purporting to “eliminate” the US Department of Education (USDE). “NYS PTA remains committed to making every child’s potential a reality, and dismantling the USDE will greatly negatively impact students,” offered NYS PTA President Patty Frazier. “We are exceptionally worried about our students with […]
State Reflections Winners Announced
For over 50 years, students have been sharing their personal stories by creating theme based, original pieces of art. Their outstanding artistic interpretation of the PTA Reflections theme “Accepting Imperfections” obviously impressed the judges at several levels in the Reflections program. The office received 484 art entries for statewide judging. There are 107 Awards of Merit, and the […]