Re-Energize PTA Introduction The Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a crucial organization that promotes the welfare of children and youth in schools. However, over time, PTA membership has declined, leading to less involvement and impact on school communities. …

Funding can be a major challenge for schools. Finding fun and creative ways to raise funds can make the process a little easier. Fundraising helps to support the school’s programs and contribute to the overall success of students. Fortunately, there are numerous ideas when it comes to raising funds for…

There are plenty of reasons why parents may want to start a side hustle: they need extra income to support their living expenses; they like working but only have a few hours a week to take on another gig; or they’ve seen one too many episodes of Shark Tank and…

District improvement plans all across the country include equity, diversity and/or inclusion in their strategic plan. But the details of those plans, and their effectiveness, vary dramatically depending on what the district does to implement change. So if you are looking at creating an effective plan, what are the key…

Did you know that Parent Teacher Associations and Parent Teacher Organizations have a meaningful difference? This blog will talk about that difference and what that might mean to you as a parent or association leader. The National Parent Teacher Association is a 120-year-old organization that has long advocated for children…

The PTA and PTO mission is to advocate for our children. Similarly, a school’s mission is typically to further our children’s education as well as social and emotional growth. In order to effectively do both of these things, understanding children’s basic needs is critical. In a blog post we discussed…

What every child needs is security, acceptance, and power. How do we as educators, administrators, PTA leaders or PTO leaders, and boosters help kids meet these needs? …

The struggle is real…how do you collect money from your members and tie that money to a form they are filling out. Back in the day, things were simple. When you were running your crazy sock fundraiser, you collected a form with an attached check (or cash) and it was…

Springtime better weather, blooms, and the beginning of school year end wrap up. The more we can do to prepare at the end of the school year, the better we set everyone up for the fall. …