Send a Legislative Action Alert TODAY!

The General Assembly is now in session and there are many new bills that we need to take collective action on. Visit Take Action Virginia to show that you are paying attention to what our legislators are doing and that you have a say in their actions. Download a list of the bills that the Virginia PTA is currently tracking during this session.

The Virginia Lottery Super Teacher Awards are back!

The Virginia Lottery, with support from Virginia PTA and The Supply Room Companies recognize 8 deserving teachers from across the state. Have you experienced the work of a special teacher that has brought a smile to your child's face? Nominate them to be a Super Teacher! Come back on or after February 1st for details about the program and a link to the online nomination form.

Live in the Richmond area and have bookkeeping skills?

The Virginia PTA state office is seeking a full-time bookkeeper for it's Richmond office. Download the details and apply today!

Become a Virginia PTA Member-at-Large

Are you one of those amazing volunteers who has the desire to get more involved with state PTA activities? Become a Member-at-Large and work with one of our state committees to learn more about state PTA. Learn more.

Family involvement in children's education increases student success in school

--and has been at the heart of PTA since its founding in February 1897.

Join PTAs across the country in connecting parents to children's school experiences. Be part of PTA Take Your Family to School Week, February 7-13, 2010.

With PTA Take Your Family to School Week and the $1,897 Awards, we honor and continue our legacy of building family-school partnerships for the benefit of all children.

View winners of the 2010 award. Apply for the 2011 award in November 2010. Applications will be available in fall 2010.

Awards funded by the AXA Foundation, Proud National Sponsor of PTA.

Learn more about the Take Your Family to School program.

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PTAs that run more than one membership campaign a year have, on average, 20 percent more members. Read more.

National PTA Takes Action Challenge

Increase PTA’s Voice on Capitol Hill.

Join the PTA Takes Action Network. As a member of the network, you’ll:

Receive monthly updates on federal legislative issues affecting families, schools, and communities.
Speak up for children through messages to your members of Congress on specific federal policy issues.
Help your state become the National Challenge Champion.

Join the Network Today! Download the Local Leader toolkit.
Join online at - PTA.org/TakesAction

PTA - The Best Resource for Parents

As the largest volunteer child advocacy association in the nation, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) reminds our country of its obligations to children and provides parents and families with a powerful voice to speak on behalf of every child while providing the best tools for parents to help their children be successful students.

PTA does not act alone. Working in cooperation with many national education, health, safety, and child advocacy groups and federal agencies, the national

PTA organization collaborates on projects that benefit children and that bring valuable resources to its members. Learn more about PTA.

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What's Ahead for Education Funding in Virginia?

The Commonwealth Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that provides credible, independent and accessible information and analyses of state fiscal issues. Read their report about how education funding will be used to close the budget gaps. Stay informed and advocate for public education, take action today.