The presence of a PTA on a school campus is a testament to the strong commitment to our children’s well-being and the desire for a thriving school community. PTAs are established through a colla...
Graduation Should Include Caps, Gowns, and Ballots
March 28, 2025
As high school graduates cross the stage this year, fewer than half are likely registered to vote. That statistic may come as a surprise to many parents, students, and educators. After all, thanks to ...
Celebrating Arts Education with our 2024-2025 Reflections Winners
March 28, 2025
March is Arts Education Month, a perfect time to celebrate the transformative power of creativity and the vital role of arts in our children’s education. California State PTA is thrilled to reco...
The Importance of Arts Education in the School Curriculum
March 28, 2025
Arts education has long been celebrated for fostering creativity, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. Yet, despite its proven benefits, arts education does not receive the time and attention it...
Recognize Community Champions with Honorary Service Awards
March 28, 2025
Honorary Service Awards enable PTA units, councils, and districts to publicly acknowledge individuals and organizations that have performed outstanding community service to children and youth. A porti...
Written by Heather Ippolito, California State PTA President-elect Most of us begin our PTA career chairing or volunteering at our student’s elementary school. For some that’s where our PTA service end...
“When enough people come together, then change will come and we can achieve almost anything, so instead of looking for hope – start creating it.” – Greta Thunberg Amador Valley High School PTSA ...
Understanding Proposition 28: What it is and Why it Matters
February 28, 2025
In November 2022, California voters overwhelmingly said YES to more arts and music in schools through the passage of Proposition 28: The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountab...
During times of uncertainty, art can be a powerful means for students and parents to cope with frustration, anxiety, and stress, expressing themselves when words might not be enough. Art in many forms...
Excerpts from the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on the Mental Health & Well-Being of Parents Parents often say parenting is one of the best jobs but also one of the hardest. The work of p...
2025 SPOTLIGHT AWARDS – YOUR PTA IN THE SPOTLIGHT!
January 30, 2025
What are the innovative activities your PTA/PTSA is focusing on this year? California State PTA would like to put your PTA’s great programs and advocacy work into the Spotlight! Whether it’s advocacy ...
Apply Now: Graduating High School Senior Scholarship
January 30, 2025
Do you know a student who might be interested in applying for one of California State PTA’s Graduating High School Senior scholarships? Now is the time to apply; the application deadline has been exte...
We are Halfway There! We hope you are having a great start to 2025. The New Year is the perfect time to reignite your membership campaign! Thank you to the hundreds of local PTAs that have already tak...
Celebrating the 2024 Reflections Theme Search Winners
December 18, 2024
National PTA invites students to share their ideas for the Reflections program theme each year. This important step in the Reflections journey allows young minds to express their unique perspectives a...
Do you remember walking your children to school, hanging out in the Parent Center or going out to coffee with your friends, talking about PTA business?? By the time you got to the meeting, all the det...
As PTA leaders, you know the value of membership, and you realize that PTA membership is a voice for all children and families. Your membership is a gift that helps our PTA voice be more impactful. By...
Spotlight Awards: Apply Now So Your PTA’s Good Work Can Be In the Spotlight!
December 18, 2024
California State PTA wants to put your PTA’s great programs and advocacy work into the Spotlight! We hope you will tell us about the great things you are doing, from advocacy and family engagement to ...
The holidays and winter months provide many opportunities to create and integrate the arts with our traditions and culture. Here are some ideas to get you started: Take a walk outside and find colore...
Your education doesn’t end once you walk across that high school graduation stage. California State PTA announces two scholarships available to help the class of 2025 achieve their college dreams and ...
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.” – Nelson Mandela A Farm-to-Table Learning Experience with Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies ...
Call for Vendor Recommendations: Refer a Vendor, Receive a Ribbon!
November 14, 2024
The Convention Commission’s goal is to pack the Convention 2025 Exhibit Hall with celebrated vendors, and we would appreciate referrals of your favorites! Does your District, Council, or Unit have a m...
The California State PTA School Smarts Family Engagement Program consists of seven two-hour sessions designed to promote long-term family engagement. By participating in the academy sessions, parents ...
“Each one of us can make a difference. Together we make change.” – Barbara Mikulski The Journey of Rebuilding Gledhill Elementary PTA (31st District) PTA membership is not just a title – i...
Exploring Arts Education With Your Local Library Programs
October 21, 2024
The California State PTA Arts Education Committee invites students and families to take on an exciting journey to explore your local library! Libraries are not just places to borrow books; they are dy...
Fall is the time to make sure your membership campaign, strategy, and goals for 2024-2025 are in full swing. Here are some ideas to keep those memberships coming in throughout the school year: Communi...
The PTA membership card is a small, but important, document for PTA members. An electronic “card” is available for those PTAs that use TOTEM to collect membership dues. But what about those PTAs that ...
Cybersecurity Tips & Best Practices to Help Keep Your PTA Secure Online
October 21, 2024
“There’s not a ‘one and done’ solution for cybersecurity, no silver bullet as we like to call it. With cyber, there needs to be continuous care and feeding of the program. It’s a program that re...
Our PTAs work year round to positively impact all children and families across California, so we want to shine our spotlight on you! During this school year, we will highlight different PTAs each mont...
CalKIDS College Savings Program Will Make College More Accessible for California Families From Our Sponsor: CalKIDS
September 30, 2024
The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS), a program administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board, an agency of the State of California and chaired by the State Tre...
SAFETY Act Supports LGBTQ+ Youth and Protects Students from Being “Outed” Without Consent
September 30, 2024
California State PTA supported Assembly Bill 1955 (Ward), which Governor Newsom signed into law on July 15, 2024. This bill prohibits schools from disclosing a student’s sexual orientation or gender i...
Save the Date: California State PTA Convention 2025
September 30, 2024
California State PTA Convention 2025 is scheduled for May 1 through May 4, with pre-convention activities starting on May 1 at 4 pm. Full convention activities begin on the morning of May 2. Start pla...
In recent years, several California school districts have adopted bans on cellphone use during instructional time. That trend is about to accelerate with the passage of Assembly Bill 3216. AB 3216 was...
Navigating the New School Year: Embracing AI in Education
September 30, 2024
As we embark on a new school year, technology continues to reshape education in profound ways. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an increasingly vital component, with students now using AI tool...
Taking Action Through California State PTA Resolutions
September 30, 2024
Recently a PTA leader shared that she answers the question, “Why PTA?” by directing people to review PTA resolutions and position statements. California State PTA resolutions and position statements ...
Apply Now for our 2024-2025 PTA Program Grants & Scholarships
September 30, 2024
California State PTA is pleased to offer the following grant & scholarship opportunities to you and your PTA. Your PTA must be in good standing at the time that you apply. The application deadline...
Start your 2024-2025 California State PTA Membership Journey
September 30, 2024
Membership is PTA’s strength, and it is our voice. We want all of our local PTAs to have the tools needed to increase PTA membership. Whether you’re proceeding steadily or speeding towards your member...
