13 Ways To Build School Community

Creating a sense of unity benefits students, teachers, and families.

Adapt Your PTO Work During COVID-19

Our free guide walks you through moving forward with your parent group, even from a distance: Plan safe events and fundraisers, learn ways that volunteers can help even if they can’t get into schools, and much more.

Make Your School a Welcoming Community

Your parent group can play a vital role in creating a welcoming, supportive atmosphere for everyone.

How To Set and Reach Group Goals

How you go about setting objectives—and how you communicate them once they're set—plays a key role in your chances for success.

14 Ideas for Building Spirit at Your School

More school spirit means a better experience for kids. Here are 10 great ideas for boosting spirit at your school, and four more ideas for when schools are closed and children are distance learning.

How PTOs and PTAs Have Responded to the Coronavirus Pandemic

Emergency school closings have upended school parent groups’ plans, but PTOs and PTAs are responding with creativity and compassion.

How To Be an Effective PTO or PTA Volunteer Coordinator

A well-run volunteer program comes down to organization and communication.

PTO and PTA Community Service Ideas for Families

Nine kinds of community service projects that school families can complete together.

24 Awesome Ways To Encourage Being Kind at School

Adapt some of these inspiring ideas to encourage and model kindness in your school community.

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