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Advice & Inspiration Archive

Tim Sullivan, founder and publisher of PTO Today, shares his point of view on what parent groups do and how they can do it better. Sharron Kahn Luttrell relates anecdotes and insight from her many years as a PTO Mom. And our collection of inspiring stories will help renew your energy and give you some fresh ideas.

Tim's Tips

A Tale of Two Volunteers
Bridging the newbie-veteran gap.
We've Got You Covered
Our goal: creating solutions to deal with all of the challenges your parent group might face.
Confront the Fear of Quitting
Concerns about how they'll be treated if they stop volunteering makes some parents avoid getting involved at all.
Measuring Meetings
There are much better ways to gauge the success of your parent group than counting how many seats get filled to go through a monthly agenda.
Easy Money Comes at a Price
If it looks like easy money, it'll probably cost your parent group.

Read all Tim's Tips columns by Tim Sullivan.

PTO Mom

Are You Right for the PTO?
Take our simple test to see whether your personality type makes a good PTO parent.
When It's Time To Change
This time, Dad has to volunteer.
One Last Dance
A mom who got involved says thanks for the memories.
No News Is Good News
A look at some unusual PTO news—very unusual.
If I Knew Then...
What would kids vote on if they ran the PTO—and controlled the budget?

Read all PTO Mom columns by Sharron Kahn Luttrell.

Inspiration

Knitting for a Cause
PTO Today’s 2008 Outstanding Community Service Project turned a fundraiser into a heartwarming event: Students knitted hats in all sizes for patients at the local children’s hospital, then delivered them personally.
Dad Pulls Out All the Stops
A committed crossing guard keeps students safe.
A Special Day for Grandparents
Every year, grandparents and other adult friends come from across the country to share the day with students.
School Spirit in the Spotlight
Hundreds of students, parents, and alumni take part in planning or performing in a major variety show event.
Halloween Festival Builds Community
Every October, a 140-student school in Michigan throws a party for a thousand people.

Check out our complete library of inspiring articles.

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