The weather’s warming up, and prolonged school closures have made everyone stir crazy. We’ve adapted some popular field day games and activities so you can do them at home with your kids.
Emergency school closings have upended school parent groups’ spring plans, but PTOs and PTAs are responding with creativity and compassion.
A look at how giving teachers the love they deserve has spread well beyond parent groups during this spring's school closures.
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Graduation and moving-up ceremonies don’t have to be canceled because schools are closed. Communities all over the country are coming up with clever ways to celebrate milestone moments in students’ lives.
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Thinking of (or already) doing virtual meetings to keep PTO business going during coronavirus school closures? These tips can help you set them up and keep them going smoothly.
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16 steps to close out this (most unusual) school year and get ready for the fall.
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Struggling to continue school parent group business during the coronavirus quarantine? You’re not alone—and we get it. Try our tips to avoid burnout and keep it together.
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Half-used glue sticks and scrap paper will only get you so far in your at-home classrooms. Check out these supply lists by grade range from our sister site, TeacherLists.
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How groups across the country are adjusting their PTO activities to current circumstances—and how you can, too.
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Coronavirus has suspended many areas of normal PTO life, but making your officer elections virtual can help keep business moving along. (And yes, it's legal!)
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2020 looks different due to emergency school closings. Here are some easy ways to show your thanks from a distance.
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School closures due to the spread of coronavirus have most likely put a big pause on your PTO’s spring plans. We're here to help with a special edition of our monthly to do lists.
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Stuck home because of the coronavirus closings? Keep up learning (and have some fun) with these indoor activities for kids including free classes, printables, media subscriptions, and more.
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Checking off to dos can sometimes help reduce stress. Scroll through this list for some PTO tasks you might be able to take care of from home.
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In these times, staying connected is key. Join our PTO and PTA Leaders & Volunteers Facebook group and instantly chat, share, and connect with leaders like you.
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If you haven't livestreamed your meetings, now's the time. Get our Facebook Live tips so you can broadcast events and meetings from home.
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Help your school community deal with cold and flu season—and the spread of the new coronavirus—with these practical tips.
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With kids online more now than ever, your group can share this helpful list of need-to-know Internet slang terms with parents.
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Got some downtime with the kids? Here are 10 family-approved STEM activities to try, many using common household items.
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Try these community-building ideas like planning a service project and helping local businesses.
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PTOs and PTAs often want to take action after a hurricane or other major event affects schools in other parts of the country.
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Home and unable to do your usual PTO work? It could be a good time to do a bylaws review.
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It's more important than ever to get families on board with an easy way to earn some cash for your parent group.
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