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August 21, 2013 00:01 ET | Source: National PTA

National PTA Reacts to PDK/Gallup Opinion Poll on Public Education

ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwired - Aug 21, 2013) - Today's PDK/Gallup poll on the American public's attitudes toward public schools aligns with many of the National PTA's top advocacy issues,...
July 11, 2013 18:28 ET | Source: National PTA

National PTA Commends Bi-Partisan Family Engagement Legislation

ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwired - Jul 11, 2013) - Today, the Family Engagement in Education Act of 2013 was introduced in the House and the Senate as a means to empower parents, improve capacity for...
June 23, 2013 13:00 ET | Source: National PTA

First African-American Male Takes PTA Helm

CINCINNATI, OH--(Marketwired - Jun 23, 2013) - Today, Mr. Otha Thornton was installed as president of the National Parent Teacher Association (PTA), making history as the first African-American...
January 23, 2012 15:07 ET | Source: National PTA

Highlights From National PTA Reflections Art Exhibit Opening at U.S. Department of Education

ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - Jan 23, 2012) - National PTA® and the U.S. Department of Education honored students on Friday, January 13th for their award-winning artwork from PTA's Reflections...
June 20, 2011 13:45 ET | Source: National PTA

National PTA Elects New Leaders at Annual Convention

ORLANDO, FL--(Marketwire - Jun 20, 2011) - National PTA® installed Betsy Landers, of Memphis, as the association's 52nd President, as well as elected Otha Thornton, of Smyrna, Ga., as President-elect...