Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinFREE MEALS FOR ALL KIDS & TEENS THIS SCHOOL YEAR Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the USDA has extended a number of program flexibilities in order to allow meal providers to continue serving free meals to all children and teens throughout this school year. No registration or ID is required, and meals will be Read More >>
MA PTA Stands with National on Racial Inequity and Injustice
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinALEXANDRIA, Va., (June 2, 2020)—The following statement can be attributed to National PTA President Leslie Boggs and National PTA Executive Director Nathan R. Monell, CAE: “National PTA condemns the inequitable and brutal treatment of all African Americans in this country. No human being should be subject to what we saw happen to George Floyd Read More >>
A Message During Trying Times
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinOver the last few months, the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have rippled across the world. We are seeing an unknown virus raise its ugly head, take thousands of lives across the world and we still do not have all the answers, but we are getting closer to what may actually be the Read More >>
MA PTA Advocacy Efforts Against Vaping
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinThe volunteers at Massachusetts PTA continue to work to advocate for the health and welfare of our children and families. Both our Advocacy/Legislative Committee and the Health Safety and Wellness Committee have prioritized the prevention of Vaping in children but it was the members of our Youth Committee who helped us focus on the Read More >>
MA PTA Health Webinar – Are Screen Devices Chipping Away at Your Child’s Building Blocks to Success? Januarya
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinParents want the best for their children – academic and career success near the top of the list. But, just as Big Tech tells us they have all the answers, they are also manipulating kids with data-collecting games and learning apps, and advertising from social media influencers which is disguised as content. Join Jean Read More >>
Facing the Challenges of Mental Health Issues – Summit September 26th
MA PTA Members Selected for National Youth Summit
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedin Massachusetts PTA is proud to share with you another amazing opportunity that two our members were able to attend. National PTA hosted a Youth Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. and both Madison Estes, who is on the National PTA Youth Committee, and Victoria Gray, who was selected as a scholarship recipient by National Read More >>
MA PTA Incoming President’s Message
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinPTA’s mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. As I step into the presidency of the Massachusetts PTA, I first have to thank Jennifer Francioso for her leadership, her friendship, and her mentoring in preparing me for the journey ahead Read More >>
MA PTA Supports National PTA and Florida PTA Statement on Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinMassachusetts PTA Joins National PTA in sending our soothing thoughts, words of strength and advocating for action to Stoneman Douglas High School students, staff and their whole community. ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 14, 2018)—The following statement can be attributed to National PTA President Jim Accomando and Florida PTA President Cindy Gerhardt: “National PTA and Florida Read More >>
August is National Immunization Month Webinar
Share this…FacebookTwitterLinkedinOn Tuesday August 8, 2017 the Massachusetts PTA Health Committee in collaboration with the Massachusetts Chapter of the Academy of Pediatrics (MCAAP) to highlight August is National Immunization Awareness Month held a webinar for parents on the latest information regarding immunizations. If you were unable to attend the webinar we are providing a link to view Read More >>