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Whether you're looking for ideas to celebrate Earth Day with students, establish a recycling program at school, or focus on other conservation initiatives, browse the articles below for inspiration and ideas from green PTO groups.
Step-by-step instructions and tips on key PTO and PTA topics, including fundraisers, budgets and bylaws, playgrounds, and more. Find more resources and articles in the Topics A-Z.
Put your feet up and relax for a few minutes! We've compiled funny lists, anecdotes, and parent group foibles from the pages of PTO Today magazine. Enjoy—and when you're done reading, don't forget to share some of your own! Find more on the Inspiration & Humor resources page.
Looking for some fresh ideas? Need a reminder of just how important your parent group work is? You'll find plenty of heartwarming and inspiring stories in the articles below. Find more on the Inspiration & Humor resources page.
A good leader energizes a group and keeps everything running smoothly. The articles below have tons of ideas to help you become a successful leader. Find more helpful tools and info on the Leadership resources page.
The articles below have tons of information and ideas on how to run effective parent group meetings. Find more helpful tools and info on the Meetings/Robert’s Rules resources page.
Parent involvement in middle school can be a challenge; we'll help you meet it. The articles below have tons of ideas and tips for connecting with middle school parents. Find more helpful tools and info on the Middle School Involvement resources page.
Make your parent group the best it can be by connecting with and engaging everyone in your community—even those who might not speak English or aren't entirely comfortable with school involvement. Find more helpful tools and info on the Multicultural Involvement resources page.
Sometimes the best inspiration is hearing about the amazing things done by other parent groups like yours. Compiled below are all the feature stories about past winners of PTO Today's Parent Group of the Year search—groups that were recognized for their outstanding work.
Want to find ways to get more parents active and engaged at your school? The articles below have tons of ideas and tips about connecting with dads, reaching out to families, and more. Find more information on the Parent Involvement resources page. (For articles about volunteer recruitment and building your PTO’s volunteer base, go to the Volunteer Recruitment archive.)
Being a PTO leader is fulfilling, but it can leave you drained, too. You'll find tons of ways to keep your energy level high and avoid burnout in the articles below. Find more helpful tools and info on the Planning & Organization resources page.
We know creating fun and safe places for children to play can be a big part of what your parent group does; you'll find tons of ideas and help for every part of a playground project in the articles below. Find more helpful tools and info on the Playgrounds resources page.
Whether you're a new leader or a veteran, you'll find tons of ideas and tips for presidents in the articles below. Find more helpful tools and info on the Parent Group President resources page.
Since the early days of PTO Today magazine, Sharron Kahn Luttrell has been sharing her perspectives on parent involvement through her amusing personal columns; we've compiled them all here. Find highlights and featured stories on the PTO Mom resources page.
Want to find out more about the similarities and differences between PTOs and PTAs? The articles below can help explain it. Find more helpful tools and info on the PTO vs. PTA resources page.
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