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As the new year approaches, smart booster clubs are already considering new ways to raise much-needed funds to support school activities, sports teams, and extracurricular programs. While the success of these fundraising efforts is often the result of meticulous planning, pay attention to the importance of brainstorming creative new ideas that resonate with your community.Read more

Parent-Teacher Associations (PTA) focus on programs that enrich your child’s school experience. Members help one another to navigate the challenges that students and their schools face. If your school doesn’t have a PTA, now may be the time to start one. After all, thanks to shrinking budgets, larger class sizes and ever-increasing performance standards forRead more

You already know that fundraising is the cornerstone of many high school booster clubs and parent-teacher organizations (PTOs). It’s crucial for supporting student activities, educational programs, and community engagement.  Yet fundraising also comes with plenty of inherent risks and potential liabilities. After all, every event carries some risk. Even with the most comprehensive insurance coverage,Read more

Volunteers are the lifeblood that drives the success of your PTA group. They’re the ones working hard setting up events, staffing the concession stands, and getting the word out about your group to the community. A lot of this may seem like thankless work, but it doesn’t have to be.  It’s time to say thanksRead more

The first science fair in the U.S. was held in 1928 by The American Institute of the City of New York, which until then had put on industrial fairs. This historical event, which was so successful that it became an annual tradition, marks the beginning of a rich legacy of science fairs.  In 1941, theRead more

Your parent-teacher group meetings are crucial for creating fundraisers, deciding how to enhance your child’s school experience, or fostering better collaboration with the school’s administration and educators. Ensuring that these meetings make the most effective use of time is vital, as working parents struggle to fit them into their busy schedules.  However, many groups’ meetingsRead more

Parent-teacher associations (PTAs) play a crucial role in fostering a strong school community, supporting educational initiatives, and ensuring the well-being of students. However, a common challenge faced by many PTAs is low attendance at their meetings. This blog addresses the pain points of PTA board members struggling with attendance and how they can better informRead more

School is about more than textbooks, pencils, and pens. All year long, teachers invest their own money into the supplies needed to educate children. From the construction paper and markers they use for art lessons to the classroom decorations and so much more, teachers quietly invest in the essential materials that their students need toRead more

If you’re starting a booster club or volunteering for one, you have the best interests of your children at heart. This is an opportunity for you to directly influence the education and extracurricular activities that they will have the chance to enjoy. Plus, you’ll enjoy the sense of fulfillment that comes with volunteering and workingRead more

Understanding the Importance of Parent and Teacher Involvement As a PTA, PTO or booster club leader, you know the challenge of getting help with fundraising. In fact, you’re probably feeling tired of always doing the job all by yourself.  We’ve created this guide to collaborative fundraising in schools to help you gain the assistance youRead more