News & Press Releases

  • California State PTA Unveils Bold Advocacy Goals for the 2023-2025 Term

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    September 13, 2023 – California State PTA is honoring its advocacy origins. Like the PTA founders who first met over 125 years ago to discuss issues affecting children, PTA representatives from throughout the state of California recently met to discuss issues affecting children and families. The organization adopted advocacy goals ranging from expanding civic engagement […]

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  • California State PTA Prepares to Address New Challenges

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    September 12, 2023 – SACRAMENTO, CA – California State PTA, the state’s oldest and largest child advocacy organization, is looking to the future. Anticipating new challenges and opportunities in the years ahead, the statewide leadership has adopted goals for more effectively helping the 3000-plus local PTAs support all the children, families, and schools in their […]

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  • Shereen Walter Begins Two-Year Term as President of California State PTA

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    July 5, 2023 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Shereen Walter, a passionate advocate for all children and families, began her term as California State PTA President on July 1, 2023. Walter was elected to the 2023-25 term of office. In her new role, she will chair the Board of Directors and be the Chief Executive Officer […]

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  • California State PTA Announces New Managing Director Hire

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    June 30, 2023 – SACRAMENTO, CA – California State PTA, a leading advocate for the education, health, and well-being of children and families, is pleased to announce the appointment of Josiah Kitonga as its new Managing Director. With a strong background in non-profit management, Kitonga brings a wealth of experience and a passion for creating […]

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  • California State PTA Calls for Action in a Statement on the Elementary School Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

    Advocacy

    May 26, 2022 SACRAMENTO, CA – In the wake of recent elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, California State PTA, is asking for more than your thoughts – it’s time to take action. California State PTA stands with National PTA and Texas PTA as one voice demanding safe schools for every child in our nation. […]

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  • California State PTA Response to Governors May Budget Revise

    Advocacy

    California State PTA President Carol Green has released the following statement in response to the proposed Governor’s May Budget Revise: California State PTA is pleased that the Governor’s May budget revision includes many PTA priorities. We are encouraged by the projected increase in Proposition 98 funding and the proposed increase in the Local Control Funding […]

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  • California State PTA Response to Proposed 2022-23 Governor’s Budget

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    California State PTA President Carol Green has released the following statement in response to the proposed 2022-2023 Governor’s Budget: California State PTA is optimistic about the Governor’s January budget proposal released this week. We are pleased to see many PTA priorities in this budget proposal that includes an increase in Proposition 98 funding for the 2022-23 […]

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  • California State PTA statement on the new vaccination mandate for California students and school employees in 2022

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    California State PTA has released the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom’s announcement today of a new vaccination mandate for students and school employees. The state mandate is expected to go into effect by July 1, 2022, after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) fully approves COVID-19 vaccines for those 12 and older. Additional details are expected in the coming weeks and months.

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  • California State PTA Applauds the Education Package Signed by the Governor July 2021

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    California State PTA has released the following statement in response to the education package signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on Friday, July 9, 2021:
    “This education package is great news for students and families in California,” said Carol Green, President of California State PTA. “There is a lot to celebrate in the $123.9 billion TK-12 education package. It includes funding for top PTA priorities including early childhood education, community schools and wrap-around services, universal school nutrition, and mental health services. PTA also supports the return to in-person instruction that includes a robust option for students who may need distance learning for health or other reasons.”

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  • Carol Green Begins Two-Year Term as President of California State PTA

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    Carol Green, a dedicated advocate for all children and families, began her term as California State PTA President on July 1, 2021. Green, a passionate volunteer and advocate for children and families, now leads the largest child advocacy association in California as it strives to improve the health, safety, education and welfare of the state’s nine million children.

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