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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 PTO or PTA can play an important 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.

10 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.

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

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