PTO vs. PTA Archive

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School Parent Group Insurance: What Is It and Why Does Your Group Need It?
Sometimes bad things can happen to good groups. Find out why your parent group needs to be protected.
PTOs and Politics: What You Need To Know
Points to consider before your school parent group speaks up about local elections or weighs in on a political issue that could affect the school, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Get Your PTO Up and Running
Follow this road map for how to create a successful PTO or PTA. We outline key steps to success, beyond the organizational basics.
A Bit of a PTA Rant
I haven't done this in a while, but sometimes quotes from state and national PTA leaders can get my Irish up. An article from Virginia has several quotes that fit that bill.
Switching From PTA to PTO
Key steps if your group is planning to change from a PTA to an independent PTO.
How To Start a PTO
Step-by-step tips for getting a new parent group up and running at your school.
Utah Bill Requires Equal Treatment of PTOs and PTAs
A bill requiring schools to give equal access to PTOs as well as PTAs is expected to pass in Utah despite opposition from the state PTA.
PTA Switches to PTO to "Involve the Whole Community"
Interesting analysis from this group in Massachusetts, as they make the switch from PTA to PTO. The biggest reason: they wanted to include everyone and get rid of the "who's a member and who's not a member" idea. Also felt that perceived PTA fundraising restrictions were getting in their way.
Iowa PTA membership numbers -- interesting discussion
Ran across this article about membership in Iowa's PTA groups and the interesting discussion that follows. Good look at trends in Iowa state PTA membership (down to 13,000 members from 24,000 15 years ago).
PTO v PTA Stories in the News
Seems there’s a lot of PTO v PTA action these days. I’ve certainly been getting more than the usual number of emails and calls. And the news media has picked up the story several times of late.
Texas District Takes Stand Against PTAs and Dues
For Texas at least, this is a bit of a man-bites-dog story, as this Del Valle district is enforcing a rule specifically banning formally-affiliated PTA groups from its campus
PTO vs. PTA: Differences at a Glance
Dues, insurance, nonprofit status, and more—get the scoop on how PTAs and independent PTOs handle these areas.
PTO vs. PTA FAQs
Answers to some basic questions about PTOs and PTAs, including how to get started organizing your group.
"We're not a PTA..."
...Says this local pres.
PTO v PTA Comprehensive Feature
Comprehensive feature.
Maryland PTA Struggles Continue
County council of Maryland PTA goes dark for lack of leaders and activity. Move doesn't have too strong an effect on local PTA units there, except where county support is often considered a benefit of PTA afilitation.
District Goes PTO
16 schools all make switch.
PTO v PTA in Cali
The trend toward PTOs.
Wall Street Journal on PTA
Strong opinions in WSJ feature piece.
PTO Insurance: What You Should Know
School parent groups and booster clubs need PTO insurance to protect their groups and their officers. Whether you already have insurance or you’re new to the conversation, we’ll make sure you’re covered.

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