PTA Speaks for Children


Grassroots advocacy relies on skills and strategies that are used in a systematic way. It is not enough to get people who agree about an issue together to talk about that issue; grassroots advocacy requires action that produces concrete results.

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For more than a century, PTA has changed the lives of children across our nation for the better -- speaking with a unified voice on behalf of young people's education, health, safety, and well-being.

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Given the longevity and universal name recognition of our organization, it’s easy to understand how “PTA” is commonly used to describe all parent groups, whether or not they are actually affiliated with PTA. Parents, teachers, and even administrators are frequently confused or even unaware of the differences between PTA and other parent organizations.

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Minnesota PTA 2009 Legislative Priorities
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Advocacy and PTA - Power Point Presentation for Local Units

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Public Education Funding
Children’s Health Security Act
Parent Involvement
Ready for Kindergarten
The Health of our Children