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In the US, 20,000 individual PTAs advocate for students’ needs. [1] These groups raise funds to support diverse educational programs and create strong communities. If your parent-teacher group is like most, it’s organized and run primarily by parents of students. But do you know the benefits of encouraging teacher participation in your organization? This articleRead more

If you’re not crowdfunding, your PTA, PTO, or booster club could be missing out on big-time fundraising opportunities. Online fundraising is revolutionizing how non-profits raise money for parent-teacher groups. But even the best crowdfunding ideas aren’t a replacement for traditional fundraising campaign efforts. However, it can be an excellent addition to your fundraising toolkit. ThisRead more

Graduating seniors should not have to navigate the challenges of their final year at high school alone. Lists are simple yet proven tools for helping you help your kids prepare for life outside the classroom. Use them to help organize college applications, look for work, take a gap year, or explore other options. Our graduatingRead more

For graduating seniors, saying that final goodbye to classmates and teachers evokes mixed emotions. The right support and advice for graduating seniors helps them prepare for their life’s next great chapter. Hopefully, high school has done its job priming them academically, but students also need help to adapt socially and emotionally to the new challengesRead more

Booster club leaders can show genuine gratitude with volunteer appreciation gifts. But is gift-giving really necessary once someone has committed to supporting your organization? A happy volunteer feels a sense of belonging and contribution. Booster clubs that value their helpers hold onto them for longer and attract new support. And all it takes is aRead more

Collaborative efforts between parent advocates and schools create the best results, parents should seek out ways to make themselves available as a valuable asset to teachers and administrators to increase advocate effectiveness. That’s why parent advocacy works best with a collaborative approach. But how do you strike the ideal balance, and how beneficial is parentRead more

Does your school act on volunteer appreciation ideas to show genuine gratitude for engaged parents who go above and beyond their expectations? If not, it’s time to take a fresh look at volunteer recognition and why it matters. Schools love willing volunteers, and it’s important they know it. But being grateful is only a feeling,Read more

Hosting a school book fair can be nerve-racking for first-time parent-teacher group volunteers, but it doesn’t need to be. With a little help from AIM you can make your event fun, lucrative, and educational. Offering books at dedicated school book fairs is as vital today as it’s ever been. Parents who volunteer contribute to theirRead more

Home/school partnerships play a central role in the success of K-12 education. The most visible of these in US schools is the PTA or Parent Teacher Association. But how do PTAs work, exactly, and how do they differ from PTOs or Parent Teacher Organizations? The PTA is a system that builds community networks around K-12Read more

Parent-teacher groups (PTAs, PTOs, Booster Clubs) allow invested parents – like you – to be more involved in your school’s community and your child’s life. A good organization can positively influence your school, create important changes in the way it teaches students and the quality of your child’s education. However, what if your child’s school doesn’tRead more