Parent Groups in the News Round-up 2/4/11

Parenting is a tough job. If parents don't compare notes and support each other, it's even more difficult. School parent groups have a tremendous opportunity to forge community at their schools by hosting parent education nights. The programs are a great way to facilitate support and conversation. Nice to see an uptick of these events in the news. Take a guess at the two hottest topics. Don't look ahead...

by PTO Today Editors

10/08/2021

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enting is a tough job. If parents don't compare notes and support each other, it's even more difficult. School parent groups have a tremendous opportunity to forge community at their schools by hosting parent education nights. These programs are a great way to facilitate support and conversation. Nice to see an uptick of these events in the news. Take a guess at the two hottest topics. Don't look ahead...

If you guessed internet safety and bullying, you guessed right. These are such pervasive and important topics. Many schools and parent groups are stepping up to organize workshops or events.

Top-line of school internet safety programs in the news this week:

Overview of anti-bullying school programs in the news:

That's where it all starts, right? Talk. Talk to experts about what's really going on. Talk to other parents about what they are seeing and hearing. Talk to our kids... keep talking.

What is your PTO or PTA doing for parent education nights? We' d love to hear more about them.