Giving Tuesday 2025
At NYS PTA, our work is grounded in a simple but bold belief: every child deserves an education designed to meet their needs, and every teacher deserves support to bring their best. Our youth section at the annual convention stepped forward, showed leadership and reminded us what’s possible when children are given voice, opportunity and […]
NYS PTA Announces Winners of Every Child Reads Student Award
Students were challenged to create a poster, video, or essay to express their feelings on why literacy is critical to health and wellness, and these awards serve as a means to honor students who demonstrate this theme. Through this contest, NYS PTA received 145 entries from students of all grade levels. Of these 145 entries, […]
PRESS RELEASE: NYS PTA and Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health launch new Women’s Health Initiative: Empowering Women, Building Resilient Families
September 2025 (Albany) – We are excited to share that NYS PTA and Northwell’s Katz Institute for Women’s Health (KIWH) are collaborating to support parents and families with the information they need to make informed health care decisions and prioritize their wellbeing. “Our alliance with the New York State PTA allows us to meet parents […]
New Information on Distracted Free Learning in Schools
NEW WEBSITE WITH DISTRICT POLICIES AVAILABLE NYS educators face plenty of challenges each day. Competing with cell phones for attention shouldn’t be one of them. That’s why NYS & Governor Hochul is launching a new phone-free initiative that supports educators, protects students’ mental health, and promotes opportunities for success. The goal is simple: reduce distractions, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
IMPORTANT Information for YOUR UNIT Regarding National PTA Dues Increase
February 24, 2025 NYS PTA Leaders, Thank you for all you do each day for the children, educators, and families in your school and community! We write with important information. In June 2024, delegates at the National PTA Convention voted to raise National PTA dues by $1.00, from $2.25 to $3.25 effective July 1, 2025. […]