Parent Groups in the News - Weekly Round-up Jan. 19, 2010
Lots of PTOs and PTAs in the news. Here's a round-up of some recent articles and blogs.
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s of PTOs and PTAs in the news. Here's a round-up of some recent articles and blogs:
Loved reading these stories about what schools and parent groups are doing to help Haiti:
Dimes for Haiti teaches kids math skills and more importantly, about helping others in need.
PTO organizes "dress down day" to raise funds for Haiti.
Some nice work done by PTOs & PTAs (maybe their events will spark some ideas for your group):
PTO sets up "Study Island" for parents.
PTA runs Healthy Family Fun Night.
PTO surprises staff with break room make-over.
PTO helps turn Principal into a human cake!
Theft and controversy in PTAs & PTOs:
Middle school in Texas wonders what's going on with their PTA funds.
Former PTO President accused of theft.
Parents protest alternate school zoning plan.
Has your parent group been in the news and you'd like to share your story with other leaders? Email me and I'll include it our round-up.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Loved reading these stories about what schools and parent groups are doing to help Haiti:
Dimes for Haiti teaches kids math skills and more importantly, about helping others in need.
PTO organizes "dress down day" to raise funds for Haiti.
Some nice work done by PTOs & PTAs (maybe their events will spark some ideas for your group):
PTO sets up "Study Island" for parents.
PTA runs Healthy Family Fun Night.
PTO surprises staff with break room make-over.
PTO helps turn Principal into a human cake!
Theft and controversy in PTAs & PTOs:
Middle school in Texas wonders what's going on with their PTA funds.
Former PTO President accused of theft.
Parents protest alternate school zoning plan.
Has your parent group been in the news and you'd like to share your story with other leaders? Email me and I'll include it our round-up.
