November 1, 2025 California State PTA stands with National PTA and hundreds of PTAs across the nation in expressing deep concern over the suspension of SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits. As of today, 5.5 million Californians—including hundreds of thousands of children—have lost access to critical food assistance due to the federal government shutdown. California […]
California State PTA expresses urgent concern about immigration enforcement tactics that threaten the educational well-being of all children in California schools. In January 2025, the federal government rescinded policies that protected schools from immigration enforcement actions. Since then, immigration agents have attempted to access school grounds, appeared in school parking lots, and conducted enforcement near […]
July 1, 2025 – SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Heather Ippolito, President and the 2025-2027 California State PTA Board of Directors take office for their two-year term. The incoming board is one of the most diverse and geographically spread across California bringing their passion for the PTA mission to positively impact the lives of all children and families. […]
Dear PTA Member, I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce you to the Board of Directors who will be serving you this year. We all began our PTA journey at a unit like yours. I began as a teacher who volunteered to serve as the yearbook chair. Eric began as a student representative to […]
As we start a new year, we are reminded that as California State PTA, we are united in supporting all children and families. Our members represent the great diversity of California. We speak many languages. We celebrate many cultures and religions. We may call ourselves liberals or conservatives. As PTA members, we believe that whatever […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.”