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It’s Academic! 10 Event Ideas Tied to the Curriculum
Great ideas for events that put the emphasis on both fun and learning.
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Plan a Fun, Hands-on STEM Event for Families
From energy to engineering, these STEM activities are easy to do, educational and budget-friendly (perfect for a crowd!).
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How To Book a Guest Speaker for Your Next School Program
Thinking of bringing in a speaker or enrichment program for your next school assembly? Start by asking a potential guest speaker these questions.
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Makerspace Basics
These fun and flexible areas can help students develop creative and analytical thinking skills.
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How To Run a School Readathon
Tips and tools for putting together a readathon or other educational fundraiser
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Guide to Supporting STEAM and STEM Learning
PTOs and PTAs can play a big role in supporting STEAM and STEM learning at school. Our free guide has hands-on activities, tips for finding experts, and more!
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10 Ways To Bring Art Appreciation to Students
Painting, drawing, and other art forms are the basis for awesome enrichment activities from school parent groups.
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10 STEM Activities To Do at Home Using Household Items
Got some downtime with the kids? Here are 10 family-approved STEM activities to try, many using common household items.
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12 Ideas To Get Your School Reading
Make reading more fun and less work with these ideas for promoting and encouraging literacy.
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PTOs and the School Technology Gap
Parent groups are a major source of technology funding at schools. How can you help without breaking the bank?
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New England's Best School Field Trips
Parent groups often have a big hand in executing successful school field trips. Here are some of the best that New England has to offer.
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Ideas That Raise Students' Social Awareness
These parent group projects help kids learn about community and their place in it.
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One Year, 2 Million Minutes Spent Reading
A PTO program that inspires students to hit the books earned this group the 2014 Parent Group of the Year award for Outstanding Focus on Academics & Enrichment.
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Racing To Read
The Iditarod, a major hometown event, serves as the inspiration for a schoolwide literacy program.
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Young Chefs Promote Healthy Eating
An annual recipe contest at a Minnesota elementary school gets students excited about trying new foods.