Latest News from the National PTA http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00121/index.html Wed, 16 May 2012 08:58:12 -0500 Wed, 16 May 2012 08:57:41 -0500 FeedForAll Mac v2.1 (2.1.0.1); http://www.FeedForAll.com/ U.S. House Subcommittee on Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education: Today, 10am EST http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/family_engagement/ 5CC50E7C-DDD1-4909-AA56-532A0B48F6E2-7822-00009B20766C5A83-FFA Wed, 16 May 2012 08:58:01 -0500 More than 40 Years of Leading Nation in Arts Education http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/reflections/ 4C21CCB4-F459-4516-90B9-341A09AF2489-15053-000196FD2E07F246-FFA Tue, 08 May 2012 9:30:09 -0500 National PTA Radio Tackles Hot-Button Issues http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/pta_radio_podcasts/ 9B5ACA71-BA37-4011-B7F2-9A81A2A182C8-7341-0000C2000C1601A9-FFA Thu, 12 Apr 2012 09:30:00 -0500 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/arts_education/ 1FFF6CDB-112D-47B0-AF56-F0055531248A-3130-000053641AA676B1-FFA Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:30:57 -0500 National PTA announces Family-School Partnership Awards recipients http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/family_engagement/ 0C7A26D7-0F91-4EA3-8F38-B6BEB5ADFA21-1865-0000362C9BC7D251-FFA Wed, 04 Apr 2012 11:15:56 -0500 Highlights of National PTA's 2012 Legislative Conference http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/legcon/index.html ED154B39-2884-46D1-93DA-6628FEACA6F8-8131-0000E434FB9A25DE-FFA Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:00:20 -0500 To be Recognized during National PTA Event at Nation’s Capital; March 7-8 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/sheldon_whitehouse/index.html 95214FFF-2275-42FC-BDE2-2FB6C7CEEEC2-2621-00003DA495BBFBC5-FFA Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:00:44 -0600 To be Recognized during National PTA Event at Nation's Capital; March 7-8 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/military_mom/index.html D3478011-A2DC-455C-842F-8C3C1C27E178-2621-00003D98D21DA51E-FFA Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:00:07 -0600 To be Recognized during National PTA Event at Nation’s Capital; March 7-8 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/glenn_thompson/index.html 28360A36-B4E8-4714-9B31-DB414E216DEF-2621-00003D8CA13AA75F-FFA Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:00:20 -0600 To be Recognized during National PTA Event at Nation's Capital; March 7-8 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/duval_county_ptas/index.html A0699992-179A-46E8-B2DA-0CD9C424586C-2621-00003D7D791328C8-FFA Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:00:09 -0600 To be Recognized during National PTA Event at Nation's Capital; March 7-8 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/california_pta/index.html 35F04DA5-F468-4DEB-9E1B-8855E2C1ADFA-2621-00003D6F69F64F22-FFA Tue, 06 Mar 2012 10:00:21 -0600 U.S. Ed Secretary to Meet with Parent Leaders at National Event; March 7-8 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/education_reform/index.html EE87434E-5CE6-4F5F-BC5E-38B88784899D-2621-00003D5D1EB22CDE-FFA Tue, 06 Mar 2012 9:30:16 -0600 Provides parent voice to esteemed board, awards http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/academy_of_education_arts_and_sciences/index.html DC954255-67A0-4CBD-BECD-F9D8E03E2C61-288-00000204C5FDB7B8-FFA Wed, 29 Feb 2012 9:44:29 -0600 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/chardon_high_school/index.html C3D8255E-42EC-4E7A-832C-BB19A33C748E-18850-00020889BB8C5CE9-FFA Mon, 27 Feb 2012 22:07:04 -0600 The Black History of National PTA http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 3AB606BC-728D-46CF-8965-0D15156FA334-16091-0001B5B97DD1598B-FFA Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:50:17 -0600 Helping Parents and Teens Gear up for College http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 7FD16F00-04B2-4729-B024-623E1C854850-16091-0001B5ADD44505D8-FFA Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:49:27 -0600 Parent leaders from across the nation gather at Capitol Hill to advocate for education; March 7-8 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/legislative_conference_event/index.html 8136A67B-3F2C-4C58-9957-6A0F2FD4634F-14325-000186F83D394910-FFA Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:21:02 -0600 To address parent leaders from across the country; March 7-8 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/legislative_conference/ 6132AB66-E025-4D11-B614-BEC6F9C37A0A-5922-00009DC6ABA3986D-FFA Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:38:15 -0600 PTA: Budget Completely Fails to Recognize the Role of Family Engagement in Education http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/obama_fiscal_budget_13/index.html 33015599-B403-40D0-89F8-17CB6EB96693-5876-00009C4F959BE877-FFA Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:11:16 -0600 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/parents_flash_mob/ E2F129D6-1A6F-4F71-B747-01140A8B257C-5922-00009DE59688604C-FFA Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:40:10 -0600 Podcast to provide tips, info for today's parent http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/pta_radio/ A97A1B56-C44E-4868-9900-BCA23CFE2D95-5922-00009DD9F3E79E05-FFA Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:39:28 -0600 National PTA Statement on State of the Union Address http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/state_of_the_union/index.html 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http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/healthy_lifestyles_month/index.html 387BED7E-E19B-4D9A-A135-E42B0F01EDAE-5306-00007A435029DCF9-FFA Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:45:33 -0500 PTAs will Engage School Communities to Get Active, Eat Healthier http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/healthy_lifestyles_grant/ 7A07CD18-1080-4D74-9408-C4A90A0E7BD7-3069-0000457988E18175-FFA Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:29:59 -0500 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/axa_foundation_scholarship/ EFA796E6-840A-4CF8-9235-060259FC3635 Tue, 4 Oct 2011 12:05:28 -0500 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/tony_dungy/ B9B23573-3599-44FA-B22B-78122617CF84 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:00:41 -0500 Expands Reach Into Delaware, Michigan and Local Districts in Florida, Kentucky and Arkansas http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/common_core_advocacy_training_release/index.html 3182A8CD-DE5F-465C-A20E-E4D1E2BBE32C Sat, 17 Sep 2011 12:00:18 -0500 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/common_core/ 154872BE-67C1-4115-A19D-F124DC99CB49 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:00:11 -0500 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/eric_hargis/index.html FD1975A2-2E89-4864-9BC9-469D318D9F0F Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:05:43 -0500 Parents Vote on Sexting, Head Injury Reporting http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/convention_wrap_up/ BF4F11F1-DA7D-4D15-86EB-F2F8B528ABF2 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:30:18 -0500 Attendees Urge Members of Congress to Cosponsor S.941/H.R. 1821 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/call_in_day/ 3207BC4D-BD10-4EA8-8B7A-FFF3031D9AD0 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:00:15 -0500 Parents, Education Advocates Convene to Discuss Hot Topics http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/convention_kick_off/ AE42CB54-9E7B-4404-AAAF-28DF0559F6BA Thu, 9 Jun 2011 10:45:51 -0500 Chuck Saylors Focused on Male Involvement, Diversity, Partnerships and Advocacy http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/charles_j_saylors/ 42821D79-EC93-40E8-A1DC-549259EC9A49 Wed, 8 Jun 2011 08:30:46 -0500 Betsy Landers to be Installed June 12th during National PTA Convention http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/betsy_landers/ 4B0F37D7-EC5D-49AC-92DF-2B18D0822A1D Mon, 6 Jun 2011 11:45:36 -0500 First Step in Restoring PIRC Funding http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/pirc_program/index.html F28E5C27-A71A-4377-B949-5028EAB9DB5B Thu, 26 May 2011 16:40:15 -0500 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/educating_educators/index.html 33A4D949-C6D6-44BE-8807-D4D4B54AC0FE Mon, 23 May 2011 14:30:23 -0500 Elimination of PIRCs Sends Wrong Message to Parents, Families http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/pirc_funding/ 4C5CC395-6168-48FE-8077-08E7B71CD64B Mon, 16 May 2011 12:28:00 -0500 One of Nation’s Longest Running Arts Programs Recognizes Students Countrywide http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/reflections/ 2B6C631D-2A71-4A01-9175-7080C528C746 Thu, 12 May 2011 10:15:34 -0500 House of Representatives Legislation Would Encourage Families as Partners in Raising Student Achievement http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/family_engagement/index.html BB16BECC-BE20-4B4D-AC21-C7A7EC15B559 Wed, 11 May 2011 10:05:55 -0500 National PTA Celebrates Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week: May 1-7 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/teacher_appreciation/ FFA3EF59-C74C-4CF4-B899-C985A3A9CB19 Mon, 2 May 2011 08:30:49 -0500 Three Recipients Across the Country Share Honors http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/arts_enhancement_grants/ 9AF0B8EF-F1B5-4571-89A3-FE2090F589A6 Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:50:28 -0500 Partnership will Educate and Mobilize Communities to Support Military-Connected Children http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/mcec/ EEB25B28-9BB9-4C1A-8924-8790A13429ED Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:35:24 -0500 Advocacy Meetings, Congressional Awards and Parent Leader Workshops to be held March 9-10 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/legislative_conference/ 76ECBD01-FEB9-4E73-9577-A7EA42321F87 Tue, 8 Mar 2011 09:00:00 -0600 Guides Help Parents Better Understand Common Core Implementation Process http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/parent_guides/ 7E6586CB-2175-4EA5-9C4F-9D326BEC6DB9 Thu, 24 Feb 2011 08:06:14 -0600 Association Opposes Proposed Consolidation of Parental Information and Resource Centers http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/proposed_2012_budget/ FD9771CE-795B-4E6B-BEEF-A90A1F4D35AC Tue, 15 Feb 2011 10:04:23 -0600 Take Your Family to School Week Kicks-off Nationwide; Feb. 13-20 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/tyftsw_kickoff/index.html E3445DBC-4F7F-40DF-892E-A75B58B5A1C8 Mon, 14 Feb 2011 11:12:00 -0600 PTA Takes to Capitol Hill, Builds Momentum around Child Advocacy Issues; Family Engagement in Education; Education Funding http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/sebelius/ EC7313BB-1A4D-491A-AAAA-E86E9F74E297 Tue, 8 Feb 2011 09:05:41 -0600 Part of PTA Healthy Lifestyles Grant Program http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/aetna/ BC10263B-A712-4FC9-9709-B02EEA108A32 Wed, 26 Jan 2011 18:24:11 -0600 Among National Service Agency’s 2011 MLK Ambassadors http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/chris_draft/ E15496B7-357E-427B-9C1E-7D55558DF8D9 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:02:19 -0600 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/data_sharing/ 749FB3AC-E4B8-4873-B068-968E6DEE94B4 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:35:38 -0600 Marilyn Ferdinand, PTA publications editor and writer, speaks with Ken Seeley who is President and CEO of National Center for School Engagement. They examine America's drop out problem, the focus of Jan/Dec issue of Our Children magazine http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 6D6EEB1B-8607-4EBE-98B9-78EEF81ECC1E Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:34:49 -0600 National PTA President Chuck Saylors discuss the latest issue brief from the Harvard Family Research Project and National PTA with co-author, Elena Lopez, Ph.D. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html C35054C3-AC10-4A8F-8ACD-4F583751DCC6 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:33:21 -0600 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2011/national_pta/tyftsw/ 9350A1D9-3074-43EF-B5DF-53D3DAA84426 Tue, 4 Jan 2011 09:01:40 -0600 Delcenia Jones, Director of Urban Development, announces theme search winner for 2011 Emerging Minority Leadership Conference http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html CD0976E6-D7D2-4C50-A67F-1608D40BBE59 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:48:06 -0600 President-Elect, Betsy Landers chats with Nickelodeon's Jean Margaret Smith-Senior VP, Public Affairs & Administration for Nickelodeon/MTVN Kids and Family Group- about their Big Help campaign rewarding children for helping their communities http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html A05D38D5-6102-4EDB-9EA3-ACA3E604D266 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:46:57 -0600 Don Mays, Senior Director for Product Safety and Consumer Sciences of Consumer Union, educates about safety recalls and concerns this Holiday season http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html B267A31E-CBFC-4EB7-A1CD-20CCFEE59805 Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:45:14 -0600 Newest issue of Our Children magazine focuses on education crisis http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_01208/index.html F9D01D72-3784-4B55-8A7D-E5F048A4A7A1 Tue, 7 Dec 2010 19:35:41 -0600 Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition Programs Awaits President’s Signature http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_01201/index.html 4879182E-AC50-4CC8-8CAC-C9AA60C7F6CE Thu, 2 Dec 2010 16:20:30 -0600 PTA Radio speaks with Secretary Sebelius, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, about the importance of early childhood learning and Flu prevention in schools http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html C6A1F0DC-79C5-442D-BF6B-A81046F056BC Wed, 1 Dec 2010 15:06:52 -0600 Delcenia Jones, director of Urban Development, announces finalists for EMLC theme search; urges members to vote online http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 22AE207B-9896-4DD1-A1C6-266F305A0C39 Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:35:29 -0600 Education Company helps Local PTAs Fund their Dream ActivClassroom and Stretch Budgets with 50/50 Offer http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_01026/index.html 17E4FC1E-92D1-4B7E-8540-3A69EB731701 Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:12:55 -0500 Parents get creative with Healthy Lifestyles Month, November http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_01021/index.html 571668A7-3F8E-49F2-87E7-40591F27D4AD Thu, 21 Oct 2010 10:25:50 -0500 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_01015/index.html A68B9D6F-1D06-434D-94BF-C9ADD28EB29B Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:42:18 -0500 Scorecard Enables Families to Learn How Their Schools Are Doing, Navigate the System, and Take Action to Demand a Quality Education For All Students http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00928/index.html D3DEBDD4-37E0-4A0E-9511-4C4126513D7E Tue, 28 Sep 2010 12:57:18 -0500 Florida State Representative Dwight M. Bullard (D-FL 118) talks advocacy beyond the classroom on behalf of all children. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 35CF9C9B-4C22-4376-A009-11D56B220B6C Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:12:17 -0500 The excitement keeps growing as PTA enhances our connection with Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer’s Beyond the Back Pack campaign and much more. Jean Margaret Smith, Senior Vice President, Public Affairs and Administration for the MTV Network Kids and Family Group, gives us all the highlights of this historic partnership. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html FB338479-1990-4EEC-83BC-C1C061A0B8FF Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:11:02 -0500 Eric Snow shares rewards of male involvement. This inspiring segment sends out a call for male role models to volunteer and join the Million Hours of Power Initiative. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html B93A0300-AB7F-4D53-9296-564910CF3837 Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:09:41 -0500 Inspires men to give a little, change a lot through Million Hours of Power initiative http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00915/index.html 4C1E7FFE-7477-45D9-99E7-89F9B6A0A726 Wed, 15 Sep 2010 10:56:15 -0500 Supports transparency, accountability system with multiple measures http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00826/index.html 00C1FA27-F155-4E07-9F33-41B5477E777C Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:50:08 -0500 Survey emphasizes critical role of parents in child's education http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00825/index.html E32DE32D-84F4-4ED0-A61D-45BCDA345D01 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 15:29:51 -0500 Utilizes Tool to Connect PTA Members to Child Advocates Worldwide http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00721/index.html 0DE1ED8D-4976-4B26-BB80-C962EB0991FB Wed, 21 Jul 2010 15:38:08 -0500 Rosalind Wiseman, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes. Rosalind provides expert insight to tween confidence issues and her involvement with the Campaign. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 78407A67-55DF-405F-AC37-797311C5F915 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:24:39 -0500 Karen Daluga, independent college consultant and Our Children contributing writer, shares why summertime is a perfect opportunity to avoid the senior scramble in the college search and application process http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 0DCE02ED-4AF6-4026-91EE-775DAD22D1F4 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 18:21:19 -0500 Inducts first Spanish-language congress http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00622/index.html 458DDCDC-ACF8-462D-882A-B2B2AA9058EF Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:17:48 -0500 Listen to Kelli Richardson, PTSA student representative, discussing her winning essay and experience shadowing Chuck Saylors, National PTA president http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 4EC6453C-7DF0-4CCC-B964-A90858128D74 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:51:48 -0500 Vicki Phillips-Director of Education and College Ready with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provides insight into Common Core State Standards. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 585A5EFB-30E2-4697-9A6C-38C862E7548A Tue, 15 Jun 2010 15:50:46 -0500 Association announces Facebook partnership, celebrates 40-year milestone, and hosts national call-in day for H.R. 5211 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00615/index.html DDB0F716-3B38-4F66-9B81-13589E3EB13D Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:54:10 -0500 Members, national convention attendees urge representatives to cosponsor H.R. 5211 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00611/index.html A72E7AA0-15CF-4F6C-A005-86AC169B256B Fri, 11 Jun 2010 15:45:52 -0500 Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act Introduced Today http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00610_2/index.html 2C9EDC41-732B-40E9-8D7C-834639C11831 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:52:44 -0500 Collaboration committed to educating kids, parents and teachers about responsible and safe Internet use http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00610/index.html 19B62B39-38E0-43FB-AD12-33CEC5FE8852 Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:08:35 -0500 Coach Tony Dungy, Actress Tichina Arnold, Gates Foundation, 2010 Teacher of the Year among other speakers http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00603/index.html F2261D1B-6FCA-4F34-AA7B-BC8569782605 Thu, 3 Jun 2010 09:51:23 -0500 The following statement should be attributed to Charles J. "Chuck" Saylors, National PTA President http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00602/index.html 24586CEC-A416-4D6A-B3AB-EBA0CBD1C1F9 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 09:06:50 -0500 http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00526/index.html 2332EA5B-E4A8-439B-8E9D-9CE8D6E85929 Wed, 26 May 2010 19:01:33 -0500 Goals reflect common sense approach to critical issue http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00512/index.html A1FB2C84-8B53-4842-A951-88FDBA6280DB Wed, 12 May 2010 09:28:44 -0500 Increased emphasis placed on prevention strategies to engage parents, youth http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00511/index.html 4CD69946-F1E1-405C-96B9-C8BDD9B1867C Tue, 11 May 2010 22:13:02 -0500 Chantay Carter, Program for Coordinator of Arts in Edcuation Programs for National PTA gives an inside view to the Reflections program http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html B5E0D9EE-2D30-4A1B-A40D-E5F25414B816 Tue, 11 May 2010 17:05:51 -0500 Special guests, Arden Bucklin and Rachel Pringle, co-authors of How to Grow a School Garden: A Complete Guide for Parents and Teachers, share incentives for growing a school garden. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 00794249-E885-44C3-AADD-C96FE0D7E054 Tue, 11 May 2010 17:05:03 -0500 Arts program recognizes six students, celebrates 40 years of student expression http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00507/index.html 90858986-D359-468C-9BA9-BE1682CC504B Tue, 11 May 2010 15:12:56 -0500 Legislation would engage parents as partners in raising student achievement http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00505/index.html 5F644010-4812-40C0-9444-04AFB990EE01 Thu, 6 May 2010 16:11:07 -0500 Family Engagement Earns Seven Schools High Honors http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00428/index.html FB041CED-EF85-4937-8F49-7427B3EE07A0 Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:56:17 -0500 Lorraine Gittens-Bridges, who serves as the co-chair of the Queens NY Community PTSA discusses the upcoming "deliberative dialogue" her unit is hosting and shares how they are moving parents and community members to action. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 74B84916-C26E-4941-8CA4-666AE10A4217 Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:30:03 -0500 Partners with Chef Jamie Oliver, releases healthy toolkit for parents http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00416/index.html 7DDD9436-6143-47C4-B56C-E837E44F1BB2 Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:00:02 -0500 Enrique Escallon, Chairman for the Florida Alliance for Assistive Technology Board and a member of PTA’s Diversity Committee, shares insight and best practices to help all child advocates understand issues affecting children with developmental disabilities. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html 221B2EB0-FCEA-4EB8-9E6D-9B3C7E7FE5E2 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:13:22 -0500 President Chuck Saylors interviews U. S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on his department’s major priorities, including the reauthorization of the child nutrition act. http://www.ptanewsroom.org/pta_radio.html E09A0A18-CBCF-4CDC-97E9-0E66360B1208 Wed, 7 Apr 2010 22:12:02 -0500 Statements can be attributed to National PTA President Charles J. "Chuck" Saylors http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00315/index.html 3031E762-01BA-43FD-892A-829DE3F2B8E5 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:19:53 -0500 Keynote address at National PTA Legislation Conference, March 10th http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00312/index.html 1400E884-48AB-4DCB-8198-1F1039808D97 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:18:03 -0500 PTA Takes to Capitol Hill, Builds Momentum Around Child Advocacy Issues-Education; Health and Wellness http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00308/index.html 098493F5-92C7-47EA-B7D2-D1529D50CF34 Mon, 8 Mar 2010 21:50:15 -0600 Special panel to take place at National PTA’s Legislation Conference, March 9th –11th http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00303/index.html FAF68689-89FC-44E2-AE23-5703C9E0F5D4 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 21:48:46 -0600 Education Budget Eliminates Sole Federal Parent Engagement Program http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00204/index.html D7E7DA27-32D4-403D-AF0A-7087D36A59EC Thu, 4 Feb 2010 21:46:47 -0600 Take Your Family to School Week, February 7-13, Builds Foundation for Student Success http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00203/index.html 4E45655A-70DB-46A9-B350-4936DBB13B11 Wed, 3 Feb 2010 23:39:04 -0600 View video, audio and photos from event http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00120/index.html 4799C243-7E7C-4CFA-BB03-77BDE064F592 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:11:56 -0600 National PTA Announces Winners of 2010 Outstanding Advocacy Awards http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2010/pta_00121/index.html 8B441DCC-2523-4F09-9367-E60D33B03A8D Thu, 21 Jan 2010 16:09:42 -0600