Power in Unity: National PTA 2025 Virtual Convention Now Open for Registration

Power in Unity: PTA 2025 Virtual Convention — June 25-28 — PTA.org/Convention

June 25–28, 2025 National PTA is excited to announce that registration for PTA 2025: Power in Unity virtual convention is now open! You’re invited to join us virtually June 25-28, 2025, to unite your voice with thousands of passionate parent leaders and educators Continue reading Power in Unity: National PTA 2025 Virtual Convention Now Open for Registration

Executive Order Dismantling the US Department of Education: A Severe Threat to Public School Students and Families

National PTA’s Response ALEXANDRIA, Va., (March 20, 2025)—Today, President Donald Trump signed an executive order with the intention of dismantling the core functions of the U.S. Department of Education. National PTA President Yvonne Johnson issued the following statement on the Continue reading Executive Order Dismantling the US Department of Education: A Severe Threat to Public School Students and Families

National PTA’s Response to President Trump’s Address of March 4, 2025

In response to the President’s address to the joint session of Congress, here’s National PTA’s stance: Protection of and Support for LGBTQ+ Individuals: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions/Individual-PTA-Resolutions/protection-of-and-support-for-LGBTQ-individuals Rights and Services for Children in Immigrant & Mixed-Status Families: https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/ptas-positions/Individual-Position-Statements/Rights-and-Services-for-Children-in-Immigrant-and-Mixed-Status-Families

National PTA Statement on Linda McMahon’s Confirmation as US Secretary of Education

ALEXANDRIA, Va., (March 3, 2025)—Today, Linda McMahon was confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Education. National PTA President Yvonne Johnson issued the following statement on McMahon’s confirmation: “As the nation’s oldest and largest child advocacy association and a voice for parents Continue reading National PTA Statement on Linda McMahon’s Confirmation as US Secretary of Education

National PTA Statement on Protecting Children Regardless of Immigration Status

Statement from National PTA (Jan. 24, 2025): On Monday, the new Trump-Vance Administration assumed office, and the National PTA has been closely tracking the decisions and policy changes issued by the Administration as they are released. National PTA believes that Continue reading National PTA Statement on Protecting Children Regardless of Immigration Status

Reflections ’26-’27 Theme Search Is Underway!

National PTA Reflections Theme Search for 2026-2027 — Entries due at noon on November 4, 2024

UPDATE: Sophia Partola from Wilton High School PTSA in Connecticut has been selected as the Annual Reflections Theme Search Contest winner. Sophia’s theme submission “What My Culture Means to Me” will inspire young artists as they participate in the 2026-2027 Continue reading Reflections ’26-’27 Theme Search Is Underway!

3 Local PTAs Earn ’23–’25 ‘School of Excellence’ Designation From National PTA

Congratulations to our Schools of Excellence!

LWPTSA Council is proud to congratulate the following three PTAs and PTSAs in our local council area that have earned the distinction of National PTA’s School of Excellence for the two-year period of 2023 to 2025: The National PTA’s School of Continue reading 3 Local PTAs Earn ’23–’25 ‘School of Excellence’ Designation From National PTA