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NYS PTA Priorities:
Mandatory mental health education is now being implemented in schools across the state. It is good because according to the Mental Health Association of New York, nearly a quarter of youth experience serious mental illness.
But according to the NYS PTA, there is a lack of resources in both terms of funding and professional support. This is one of the areas the PTA would like to see addressed during the upcoming legislative session. During an November 13 appearance on Capital...

National PTA President Jim Accomando and California PTA President Dianna MacDonald recently issued the following statement regarding the Camp Fire burning in Northern California:
“National PTA is deeply concerned for everyone devastated by the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history. The safety of all families, schools and communities affected by the aftermath of the wildfires is very important to us....

I am honored and privileged to stand before you tonight as your next NYS PTA President…and I have a vision. I ask that you drown out all the other noise in the room, in your head, and just focus on the thoughts I am about to share.
Let us begin with the children, because if you know me, then you know it is only about the kids. So take a moment and imagine if every child, regardless of gender, race, religion, socio-economic status or community had the opportunity to receive an equitable...

NYS PTA is pleased to share with you the names of PTAs in New York who recently received 2018-2019 National PTA STEM + Families Grants!
Recipients of the 2018 National PTA STEM + Families Game Night Giveaway, sponsored by ThinkFun
Countrywood PTA in Suffolk Region...