ISSUE DATES

To Serve or Not To Serve?
Sometimes, the only answer is no.
Keep Up With District-Level Issues
For a greater understanding of the issues facing your school, have a delegate regularly attend meetings of the school board.
Make Peace With the Principal
Even if you're at odds over certain issues, it's important to find common ground with the principal.
Million Minute Reading Challenge
One PTA's innovative program to get kids excited about books and boost reading scores.
You're Elected! Now What?
An overview of what lies ahead for first-time board members, and tips for getting off to a strong start.
Communication for Middle School PTOs
Middle school parent group leaders share the messages and communication strategies that have helped them build involvement.
From Controversy to Consensus in 6 Steps
How you lead the decisionmaking process can mean the difference between a harmonious outcome or an acrimonious fight.
Fundraising Makes It Happen
Fundraising shouldn't be your group's main focus. But fundraising the right way can make a significant difference in how well you're able to fulfill your mission.
Marathon Mom Runs for Her PTA
A New York City mom uses her legs to raise money for her parent group—26.2 miles at a time.
Meeting Minutes Dos and Don'ts
Minutes are a legal document and an important record of your decisions. Guidelines on when to take minutes and what to record.
My Daughter the Tycoon
Though they might not comment on it directly, your children see—and remember—the example you set being involved at their school.
New-Look Magazine Drives
Technology creates new options for magazine fundraisers.
Rolling in the Dough
When inspiration strikes, it pays to go with it. Just don't burn your bridges with the tried-and-true.
Score With a Golf Fundraiser
If you have the resources to get started, running a golf tournament can really pay off.
11 Midyear Problems and Solutions
From low turnout to conflicts with the principal, our PTO answer guide will help make your whole year great.
Handling Cash: 6 Simple Steps
You want to make the money you raise count for the school and the kids. Set up these six checks and balances to reduce errors and the risk of loss.
It's Always Sharing Season
Almost a decade of connecting parent group leaders has shown the ever-present interest in learning from each other.
Negotiating With the Principal
Focusing on the benefits of working together can help smooth the rough spots in your relationship with the principal.
Two Kids, Two Parent Groups
With the kids going to different schools, giving equal time to each PTO was an impossible equation...until both parents got involved.
A Playground That Teaches Science
Kids love the unique playground, and teachers have created a 47-page curriculum to go with it.

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