In the Fall 2020 issue
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Get Ahead
Holiday Shop Help
Get our planning timeline, tips, and templates—plus a free merchandise sample kit!
Leadership
How To Work With School Staff
Building good working relationships with school staff takes open communication and mutual respect.
PTO Today Article
7 Ways To Involve Students
Making students a part of your parent group’s work will help kids and adults alike.
PTO Today Article
Racial Equity in Your PTO or PTA: What Are You Doing?
Leaders and experts weigh in on involvement and communication strategies that can bring people together effectively.
Inspiration from leaders
How Parent Groups Are Addressing Racial Equity
As the country wrestles with issues around racism and racial equity, parent groups are taking positive steps toward inclusiveness.
PTO Today Article
Change a Bad Reputation With Parents
Tips to win over parents who have a poor impression of your PTO.
School Holiday Shops
Socially Distanced Holiday Shop Options
Concerns over COVID-19 don’t have to derail your plans for a school holiday shop this winter.
Inspiration from leaders
PTO Pandemic Playlist
A leader-inspired playlist of songs to keep you going, make you laugh, or help you through a tough moment.
Spread the Word
About Our PTO
Scripts, flyers, word clouds, and other free downloads to help you spread the word about your parent group.
Organization
Updated planning calendar, list of school recognition days
We've updated the calendar and school recognition days for the 2023-24 school year! Use it when planning family events, fundraisers, and celebrations. Download and share a copy with your PTO or PTA crew!
Readathon
How To Run a School Readathon
Tips and tools for putting together a readathon or other educational fundraiser
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