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Parent Leadership
Parent Leadership
You can make a difference in your child's school or in the wider education system. There are many ways to be a leader as a NYC public school parent.
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Running a PA/PTA
Running a PA/PTA
What does it take to run a PA/PTA? Officers have specific obligations but members play important roles as well. Understanding what's involved can help your PA/PTA be effective and operate smoothly.
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Planning Events
Planning Events
Many PA/PTAs contribute to their schools by creating community-building activities, student enrichment programs, and events for families.
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Fundraising
Fundraising
While PA/PTAs are not obligated to raise money, there are many creative options for those groups that choose to collect funds to improve schools and enrich students’ education.
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How NYC PA/PTAs Have Spent Their Funds
December 13, 2019
The New York City Independent Budget Office recently released a report titled “How did the city’s public schools use their nearly $13 million in Parent-Teacher Association Grants in school year 2017-2018?." Read the Staten Island Advance's piece.
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Thinking about creating a PA/PTA Facebook group?
December 13, 2019
Here's a sample PA/PTA Facebook policy that you can adapt to suit your PA/PTA prepared with help from nonprofit and intellectual properly law attorneys.
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Parents Bill Of Rights
December 8, 2019
Parents have asked recently about their rights within their school communities. The DOE has a Parents' Bill of Rights which PA/PTAs can share with their parent members.
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