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To help close the widening gap between students and their parents on technology use and digital safety, Thomas Grover Middle School PTSA in New Jersey used their grant from National PTA and Norton (part of Gen) to host a Smart Talk conversation, part of the PTA Connected programs. Read more about their event, and learn how your PTA can host a Smart Talk conversation at your school. https://bit.ly/4ggs6T4 #HowWePTA

Want to make schools safer but not sure where to start? Our new blueprints help you figure out who to work with to drive real change. Each one targets a specific role, so you can work directly with the leaders who can make it happen. Ready to get started? Access the blueprints, start the conversation, and share these resources with your PTA and community. We’re stronger together! PTA.org/Blueprint #SafeSchoolsWeek #PTATakesAction #EnoughisEnough #EndGunViolence

Gun violence prevention advocacy is a pivotal part of the work we do at PTA, and your voice can help save lives and give every student the opportunity to reach their full potential. This #SafeSchoolsWeek, check out our new Thrive online leadership development course to learn from National PTA’s government affairs team and vice president of advocacy, as well as experts in the gun violence prevention space from Everytown for Gun Safety Support fund and Moms Demand Action about our new Blueprint for Parent Leaders to Take Action on Gun Violence Prevention resource and ways you can raise your voice today. You will also hear from a survivor of a school shooting who shares her harrowing experience and the direct impact of gun violence on her community in Michigan. https://bit.ly/3Untbim #EnoughisEnough #EndGunViolence #PTATakesAction

Last week we joined forces with Franklin Heights PTSA, South-Western Council PTA, Ohio PTA and Meta for a special online safety ‘Screen Smart’ workshop for families at Franklin Heights High School in Columbus, Ohio. The event featured a panel discussion with teens and adults moderated by National PTA Connected Ambassador Mikki Wilson and provided a forum for both teens and parents to feel heard and seen. Parents and teens also learned about the new Instagram Teen Accounts and other efforts and features from Meta to promote safer experiences on their platforms, and they left the event with tips, resources, insights and guidance to help them confidently approach conversations within their families about healthy age-appropriate habits. The workshop was an extension of Meta’s Screen Smart event series and part of National PTA’s PTA Connected initiative. PTA.org/ScreenSmart

To support their student’s overall well-being and give them resources to manage stress and anxiety, Stoney Creek High School PTSA in Rochester, Mich., used their grant from National PTA and Walmart to host a Wellness Fair. They held their fair during lunch in the school’s gym, and focused on three pillars: Healthy Mind, Healthy Body and Healthy Earth. Read about their event: https://bit.ly/3YAJawo. #HowWePTA

This week is designated #SafeSchoolsWeek. Every child deserves to feel safe at school. And no parent should fear for their child’s safety when they leave home for school. When discussing school safety, we know that gun violence prevention is top of mind for most parents, school administrators, educators and students. National PTA and Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund recently launched A Blueprint for Parent Leaders to Take Action on Gun Violence Prevention. The resource outlines concrete steps on how to discuss school safety with decision-makers so we can work together to protect our children and create safer school communities. Visit PTA.org/Blueprint to start the conversation in your school community today. #EnoughisEnough #EndGunViolence #PTATakesAction

Workshop proposals for National PTA's virtual meetings in 2025 are DUE TODAY (Oct. 20) by 11:59 p.m. PDT. All proposals will be peer-reviewed and chosen based on their demonstrated effectiveness to engage and inspire excellence for PTA leaders and their school communities. Apply now: PTA.org/BeAPresenter. #howwepta #callforpresenters #duetoday

TOMORROW: Last chance to submit a workshop proposal for National PTA's virtual meetings in 2025! The call for presenters for National PTA’s 2025 Virtual Legislative Conference (March 4-6) and 2025 Virtual Convention (June 25-28) is closing tomorrow (Oct. 20) at 11:59 p.m. PDT. Apply now: PTA.org/BeAPresenter! #howwepta #beapresenter #2025

Is your PTA a diversity superstar or advocacy ace? 🌟 Nominate for National PTA's 2025 Awards! All levels welcome - state, district, local, and individual advocates. Don't sleep on this chance! ⏰ Deadline: Nov 12. Apply: PTA.org/Awards #PTAProud #NationalPTA #DiversityWins #InclusionWins #JanHarpDomene #HowWePTA

TODAY is the last day to submit resolutions for consideration during the 2025 National PTA Convention. Resolutions represent the will and intent of our association to address issues of nationwide concern related to the education, health, safety, or welfare of children and youth or parental education and family engagement. Submit proposed resolutions to Resolutions@PTA.org by 11:59 p.m. ET today.