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...

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School Smarts Family Engagement Program

November 14, 2024

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 ...

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PTA Highlights of the Month – November 2024

November 14, 2024

“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...

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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...

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Fall in Love with PTA

October 21, 2024

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...

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PTA Membership Cards – Needed for Convention

October 21, 2024

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 ...

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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...

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PTA Highlights of the Month – October 2024

October 21, 2024

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Cellphone Policies in Flux in California Schools

September 30, 2024

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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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...

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Recognizing National Arts in Education Week (September 9-13)

September 10, 2024

PTAs across the nation celebrated National Arts Education Week from September 9-13th! Whether you are a student, educator, parent, or principal, you can still find a way to continue celebrating the ar...

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Apply Now for California State PTA’s 2024 Scholarships and Grants

August 19, 2024

Apply Now for California State PTA Scholarships and Grants! The Scholarships & Grants Committee is excited to announce our 2024 Scholarship and Grant opportunities for your PTA unit, school staff,...

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Leadership Services Welcome

August 19, 2024

The first months as a new PTA leader may seem overwhelming, but California State PTA is here to help! A lot needs to be done to get things up and running. This list will help you figure out when and h...

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Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!

August 19, 2024

By Shereen Walter, California State PTA President It’s that time again, time to welcome students and their families back to school for the year! How are you and your PTA board going to make the famili...

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Kickstart Your School Year with Cheddar Up

August 19, 2024

From Our Sponsor: Cheddar Up Getting ready for the school year can be a whirlwind, especially for PTA members juggling multiple tasks. Imagine if you could streamline all your activities, from payment...

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Join the Free California State PTA Insurance Webinar 2024

August 19, 2024

California State PTA is excited to announce our annual Insurance Webinar, scheduled for Thursday, September 26, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. This is an essential event for all PTA leaders, providing cruci...

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Congrats to our 2024 McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Award Winners

August 19, 2024

From Our Sponsor: McDonald’s Owner/Operators in California McDonald’s California owners value education and recognize the hard work and dedication of teachers throughout our state. For many years, McD...

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Why Legislation?

August 14, 2024

Why should you register to attend the California State PTA Legislative Conference?  You don’t have to be a policy expert or an advocacy rock star to get great benefit from the conference. The Legislat...

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Congratulating California PTA/PTSAs Designated 2023-2025 Schools of Excellence

August 10, 2024

by Communications Commission Congratulations to the California State PTA/PTSA units at schools throughout our state who were designated 2023-2025 National PTA Schools of Excellence in recognition of t...

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Get On Board with Totem

July 18, 2024

If your PTA isn’t registered yet in the TOTEM electronic membership system, now is the time to get on board! PTA leaders throughout the state use TOTEM. You can set up the e-membership account from ho...

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Spotlight on the 2024-2025 Reflections Art Program

July 18, 2024

We are thrilled to introduce the theme for the 2024-2025 PTA Reflections Art Program, “Accepting Imperfection.” This year’s program aims to inspire students to express their creativity whi...

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PTA Leaders Find Important Connections at Museum of Tolerance

July 18, 2024

By Shereen Walter, California State PTA President “…it is crucial for all of us to give new meaning to the word ‘tolerance’ and understand that our ability to value each and every person is the ethica...

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Welcome New PTA Officers to the 2024-2025 PTA Term!

July 18, 2024

Congratulations on your new role as a PTA officer! As we kick off the 2024-2025 school year, it’s crucial to start strong and stay prepared. This guide will help you navigate your new responsibilities...

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California State PTA Education Commission and You

July 14, 2024

Quality public education is crucially important to individual families and the future of our society as a whole. California State PTA is committed to connecting families and schools by providing a ran...

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You’re on the Board Now! Here’s How to Prepare for a Successful 2024-25 School Year

April 26, 2024

Even though you and your new board members don’t officially take over until July 1, there is a lot you can accomplish now to make sure you have a successful 2024-25 school year. Before July 1, the new...

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Join PTA Today to Save Money on Special Offers

April 26, 2024

As a member of California State PTA, you advocate for children, promote parent and family involvement in schools, and improve the lives of all children and families. Here are a few extra perks of memb...

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Nominate A Teacher for McDonald’s Outstanding Educator Awards

April 24, 2024

From Our Sponsor: McDonald’s Owner/Operators in California  McDonald’s California owners value education and have long recognized the hard work that teachers across our state put in every day. For yea...

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Seamless Transition: A Guide for PTA Leaders on Board Changeover with Cheddar Up

April 24, 2024

From Our Sponsor: CheddarUp Smoothly transitioning PTA leadership boards is key to keeping things moving forward without missing a beat. In this guide, we’ll look at how to make this change, cov...

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