Celebrate National Arts in Education Week September 14-20
September 3, 2025
National Arts in Education Week is a nationwide celebration of the transformative power of the arts in education. Passed by Congress in 2010, this week is designated to highlight the benefits of and n...
PTSAs Should Support High School Voter Education Weeks: September 15-26
September 3, 2025
California State PTA supports the goal of fostering voting habits early, and that starts in our high schools. Our state’s official High School Voter Education Weeks, from September 15-26, provide the ...
With Back to School underway in California, one of the most discussed and debated topics, maybe next only to cell phone usage, is Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it would transform teaching. When...
2025-26 Membership Campaign: Together We Make a Difference Across California
September 3, 2025
The beginning of a new school year marks an opportunity to reach out and invite people to join our PTA/PTSA community. California State PTA is excited to announce the 2025-2026 membership campaign, “...
A Message from California State PTA President Back to school season is full of emotions. Students are excited to see their friends after a long summer break. Families are relieved to have a routine ag...
We’ve Got Star Power! Celebrate Sun Day on September 21
September 3, 2025
The Star in this case is our very own sun. The Power is our growing ability to harness solar and wind energy to provide the electricity we use every day – affordably and sustainably To celebrate...
PTA Scholarships & Grants: Supporting Those Who Help Our Kids
September 3, 2025
Scholarships for YOUR Learning Goals PTA Volunteers, Teachers, Counselors, Nurses, and School StaffWe know how much time, care, and dedication you give to championing students and schools. Each fall, ...
As you head into the new school year, please remember to set aside funds in your budget for one or more of your PTA leaders to attend the California State PTA Convention, which will take place May 1-M...
Written by Karen Ford Cull, Resolutions Committee Chair 2025–27 If you’ve ever thought, “I wish PTA would take a stand on this issue,” writing a resolution is how that happens. Resolutions allow membe...
by Resolutions Committee A History of Parent Advocacy Founded in 1897, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a nationwide network of 4 million families, students, educators, and community leaders workin...
Nominating Committee: The most important committee of your PTA
July 8, 2025
January marks the time to think about the election of your PTA’s nominating committees! Your local bylaws determine when your nominating committee should be elected, typically in January or February....
PTA Historians – Volunteer Hours and So Much More!
June 12, 2025
As of this year, submission of volunteer hours to the State PTA in historian reports is no longer required. But the importance of having a historian and tracking hours continues. Until this year, the ...
Plan now for Family Engagement Using School Smarts in the 2025-2026 School Year!
May 29, 2025
Family engagement is a continuous work in progress. It requires a concerted, collective effort year after year to keep up with each new incoming class of students and families. We need to meet familie...
Are you a PTA Leader Interested in Submitting a California State PTA Resolution?
May 29, 2025
Written by Rebecca Hernandez, Resolutions Committee Chair 2023-25 Calling all PTA leaders! If you are interested in submitting a resolution this year, this is the time to begin. Resolutions draw atten...
McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity – A Message from our Sponsor
May 29, 2025
Sponsored by McDonald’s Owner/Operators in California As a proud partner of the California PTA, McDonald’s believes in the power of education to uplift families and build stronger communities. We’re d...
Unleash Your Creativity and Discover Your Place with PTA Reflections!
May 29, 2025
Unleash Your Creativity and Discover Your Place with PTA Reflections! For over five decades, the PTA Reflections Program has been a cornerstone of arts education, igniting the creative spark of millio...
Today, PTA’s role is more important than ever in connecting parents, teachers, and administrators, and supporting critical school needs. We want every family in our schools to join PTA because we can ...
By California State PTA Family Engagement Commissioner Poetry has always been a source of healing. It gives us words when we don’t know what to say, helps us make sense of big emotions, and connects u...
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...
