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New York Advocates Take Action in Washington, DC
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Last week, NYS PTA advocates attended National PTA's Legislative Conference in Washington, DC and PTA Lobby Day on Capitol Hill.
Members from around New York joined NYS PTA President Lorey A. Zaman for three action-packed days supporting our children and schools.
NYS PTA advocates walked 8.7 miles to support all of New York's children and spoke to Senators and Members of Congress about funding for family engagement, mental health, technology, school buildings and infrastructure, and in support of public schools.
You can still Take Federal Action!
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Membership Goal Challenge 2.0
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Put the pedal to the metal to reach your Membership Goal! Check the UNIT DATA page in MemberHub for your goal!
Two $75 Cash Prizes - Exceed 90% of your Goal (members paid to state) by March 31 and be eligible to win!
Three $100 Cash Prizes - Exceed 100% of your Goal (members paid to state) by April 30 and be eligible to win!
The children of NY need us to FINISH strong! More Members will rev up our PTA advocacy engines for EveryChildOneVoice!
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Spotlight on Advocacy
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National Healthy Schools Day is April 2, 2019. How will your PTA celebrate? Why not plan an event to raise awareness and acknowledge your school's progress for making your building a healthy place for every child.
To learn more about hosting a National Healthy School Day event or establishing an indoor air/environment program, click HERE.
For support in PTA related health/wellness matters contact NYS PTA Wellness Coordinator at wellness@nyspta.org.
For support in PTA related environment matters contact NYS PTA Environment Specialist at environment@nyspta.org.
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Join the Conversations at These Upcoming Diversity & Inclusivity Events!
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The NYS Council of School Superintendents' Commission on Diversity & Inclusivity and the Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation, along with partners across the state, have planned the upcoming regional learning opportunities to convene educators and stakeholders to discuss diversity and inclusion and the need for district-level changes:
April 4, 2019 / Albany
In partnership with Capital Region BOCES and SUNY Albany
REGISTER HERE!
May 10, 2019 / Rochester
In partnership with Monroe 1 BOCES
REGISTER HERE!
Questions? Please contact Vren Banks, Director of LEAF, Inc. at 518.694.4875 or at vren@nyscoss.org or click HERE.
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Parent Update from the NYS Education Department
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Dear Parents,
To help ensure that students across the state receive every aspect of support that they need, NYSED this week released new guidance and resources to help school districts implement policies and programs that promote Social Emotional Learning (SEL).
Click HERE to read NYS Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia's letter to parents.
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