PTO & PTA

http://www.ptacentral.org/

This website provides information and insight on an array of issues that today’s schools face.  Issues such as school fundraising, preventing violence in schools and many other important concerns that are part of our school communities are addressed in this website.

http://ptotoday.com/

This website is a great resource for any parent looking to get involved in their child’s school system.  There are various programs, tools, events, and message boards that would be helpful ideas and insights for parents.  There are also great opportunities for parents to connect with other parents in their school system, such as “2 Hour Power”, which is PTO Today’s newest volunteer pledge program for parents

http://www.pta.org/archive_article_details_1117567150375.html
This website discusses the importance of art education and focuses on the importance of collaboration between parents and teachers in advocating art programs in schools.  The website also lists various reasons of why art education is imperative for children- “arts education increases interest in academic learning, cognitive and basic skills development, and the development of academic achievement skills.”