ARKANSAS PTA NEWS
| Advantages of PTA |
| Ever wonder what the difference is between PTA and PTOthers? Want to know why your school can benefit from becoming a PTA? PTA offers many distinct advantages over PTOs and other independent parent groups. First and foremost are substancial cost savings for programs and services as well as a broader scope of advocacy and support for children. Read more |
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| National PTA Dues Increase - FAQ |
| Delegates to the 115th National PTA Annual Convention approved a national dues increase of 50 cents per member. Arkansas PTA will work with National PTA to facilitate this change with our local leaders, but be aware that this increase takes effect July 1, 2011. Read More |
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| National PTA Announces New Executive Director |
| ALEXANDRIA, VA. (July 5, 2011)- Today, National PTA® announces Eric R. Hargis as the association’s new Executive Director. Hargis was introduced to delegates last month at National PTA’s 115th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Orlando, Florida. Read More |
| National PTA Elects New Leaders at Annual Convention |
| Parents Vote on Sexting, Head Injury Reporting |
| ORLANDO, FLA. (June 20, 2011)- National PTA® installed Betsy Landers, of Memphis, as the association’s 52nd President, as well as elected Otha Thornton, of Smyrna, Ga., as President-elect and Laura Bay, of Bremerton, Wash., as Secretary-Treasurer at its 115th Annual Convention and Exhibition in Orlando (June 9-12). Thornton becomes National PTA’s first-ever male, African-American President-elect. Read More |
Focusing on the "T" in PTA®
Membership in PTA® is not limited to just parents. Teachers play a vital role in a child's education, but are often overlooked. Events and programs like PTA Teacher Appreciation WeekSM is just one of the ways PTA celebrates and supports teachers. Listed below are PTA resources specifically for teachers.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Congratulations to the 2011 Reflections Winners!Reflections Winners!
Please review the list of winners and share with your school, teachers, administrators and community. Letters will be sent to the winners directly with instructions for registering online.
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Arkansas PTA Newsletter - June 2011 Edition is now online! The 2011 June Edition of the Arkansas PTA Newsletter has been posted online. Click on the Newsletter Archive link on the left to view or download it.
