Inspiration Archive

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.

Then and Now: What’s Changed (and What Hasn’t)
A look back at the early days of PTO Today and parent group leadership.
PTO Pandemic Playlist
A leader-inspired playlist of songs to keep you going, make you laugh, or help you through a tough moment.
Giving Joy: Sweeps Winner Fills Teachers’ Holiday Wish Lists
Meet Jaclyn Bauer, a tireless PTO volunteer who won the weekly $200 TeacherLists Wish it to Win it Sweepstakes and used her savvy shopping skills to fulfill wish lists of four teachers just in time for the holidays.
Why Do You PTO?
It's not always easy, but it's worth it!
24 Awesome Ways To Encourage Being Kind at School
Kindness is cool! And there are lots of easy ways to spread good vibes.
What Do You Love Most About Your Parent Group?
Friendship, shared goals, teamwork—there's a lot to love about being in a school parent group!
Your PTO Song Playlist
Need a boost? Grab your headphones and sing along to our (super fun) leader-inspired list of songs.
20 Amazing PTO Achievements
We’ve heard a lot of inspiring stories through the years we’ve been making PTO Today magazine. These are some of our favorites.
What Do Your Kids Think of Your Role as a PTO Leader?
We asked our Facebook community to share their responses.
Parent Group of the Year Winners Gallery
Each year, PTO Today’s Parent Group of the Year search yields amazing, heartwarming, and inspiring stories. Here are some of our favorites.
Keep Calm and PTO On
Serving as a leader of a volunteer organization can be stressful. These tips can help you keep calm and carry on with your important work.
What's Your Aha Moment?
We asked PTO leaders when they first knew their work was appreciated. Here’s what they had to say.
Inspiration From PTO Leaders
What sort of pep talk would you give to a new leader who might be nervous? Try these words of wisdom from our Facebook community.
National Winner: Numbers That Really Add Up
A businesslike approach builds this parent group’s volunteer base.
What Makes a Parent Group Great?
We asked administrators, teachers, and PTO leaders to reflect on that simple question. Here’s what they had to say.
Judges' Choice: Staying Afloat After a Flood
A flood devastated the town of Lyons, Colo., but PTO leaders at its elementary school kept going—earning the group the Judges' Choice award in the 2014 Parent Group of the Year search.
15 Ideas From 15 Years
To celebrate PTO Today’s 15th anniversary, we put together 15 of our favorite smart, creative, and just plain fun ideas shared by readers.
What I Wish I Knew
We asked our Facebook community what they wish they’d known before becoming a PTO leader. Here’s what they had to say.
Lessons From Fantastic Parent Groups
How do great groups do it? Here’s a look at four parent groups with remarkable accomplishments, and the lessons your group can learn from them.
A Family Tradition of Volunteering
These parents pass the “volunteer bug” on to the next generation.

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