National PTA Unveils Online News Room

CHICAGO, IL--(Marketwire - May 12, 2009) - The National Parent Teacher Association (PTA) today launched www.PTAnewsroom.org -- the organization's online newsroom with quick links to more than just news releases. Designed to contain tools and information to help journalists, the site will also serve education news junkies and PTA followers with its links to the latest education news and interactive components like downloadable images, as well as featured video and audio that's constantly updated.

Whether you're a reporter looking for an expert for your article, a blogger looking for the latest post by a National PTA leader, or a parent that wants to hear the latest PTA Radio show, www.PTAnewsroom.org is the quickest place to find all things media: traditional, new and social media. Below is a snapshot of the site's highlights.

--  Direct media relations contact information (including a regional list
    of contacts)
--  PTA Videos (news coverage and leadership messages)
--  Downloadable photos (from PTA events)
--  Calendar of Events
--  National PTA Ambassador and spokesperson bios
--  PTA Blog
--  News releases
--  Hotlinks to all of PTA's social networks (Facebook; YouTube; Twitter;
    Fotki)
    

National PTA's unveiling of www.PTAnewsroom.org coincides with the launch of a new format for its PTA Radio program -- every show will now feature three segments on the latest education and family issues. Listeners will now also be able to hear more about topics they choose.

PTA Radio received such an overwhelming positive response when it first launched late last year that listeners wanted more of the easy, real-life tips and information. The first line-up of topics for the newly formatted show will cover:

--  Tips for parents on the swine flu

    --  With guests from the National Association of School Nurses

--  Information on the reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act

    --  With National PTA Chief Executive Officer, Byron V. Garrett

--  Tips on male involvement

    --  With National Partnership for Community Leadership President/CEO
        Dr. Jeffrey Johnson

Parents and child advocates can listen to a new PTA Radio show every other week by visiting www.pta.org. Anyone can listen to PTA Radio on-demand and catch a quick show online at their leisure with the click of a mouse. Show lengths range from 5 - 10 minutes and feature interviews with different national experts every other week.

About National PTA

PTA comprises millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of parent involvement in schools. PTA is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that prides itself on being a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health, and welfare of children and youth.

To view a media-rich version of this release, go to: http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2009/pta_90512/index.html

Contact Information: Contacts: James Martinez Office: (312) 670-6782 Ext. 325 Cell: (773) 339-4533 La'Keisha Gray-Sewell Office: (312) 670-6782 Ext. 321 Cell: (312) 623-4560