Did you know …

The National PTA, for more than 100 years, has advocated before decision makers for children’s rights to better health, education, and well-being, and has worked closely with other national education and health agencies and organizations.

PTA Members have been instrumental in creating hot meal programs in public schools, enacting a juvenile justice system, developing child labor laws, standardizing school check-up and immunization programs, and developing a content-based television ratings system.

The $1.75 of your membership dues that goes to the National PTA …

Unites you with nearly 6.2 million parents, educators, and community members in efforts to ensure the educational, social, and physical well-being of children and youth;

Allows you access to important resources on the National PTA Children First and Children First Plus websites; (www.pta.org)

Keeps you abreast of parenting trends, ideas, and issues affecting all children by subscribing to Our Children magazine;

Provides you with information and analysis of federal legislative, judicial, and regulatory issues through the National PTA’s Washington DC office toll-free legislative hotline: (888) 4-ALL-KDS;

Involves you in programs and accessing resources created in partnership with leading national organizations, businesses, foundations, and governmental agencies;

Allows you to nominate and honor outstanding educators who have demonstrated professional excellence and commitment to the mission and work of the PTA;

Recognizes you for outstanding programs and achievement in the areas of membership, parent involvement, and the arts;

Builds your leadership and management skills by participating in nationally sponsored workshops or the annual National PTA Convention and Exhibition.