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2012 Advocacy Day
Saturday, March 3rd ♦ Holiday Inn - Livonia
Highlights:
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Zero Tolerance for Unwarranted Expulsions —
Strategies and Alternatives
Guest Speaker: Mark P. Fancher
Attorney for the Racial Justice Project of the ACLUof Michigan
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Grassroots Advocacy Training
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Common Core State Standards
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Update on Education Funding in Michigan
Reduced Registration Rates for 2012!
New This Year! Member Parent + Student Rate – $55!
More Information
Flyer/Registration Form
Online registration form will be available next week. |
January 25, 2012
National PTA Statement on State of the Union Address
“National PTA applauds President Barack Obama’s commitment to rebuilding America’s workforce by improving education,” said Betsy Landers, National PTA President.
“As our nation struggles to overcome a crippling economic downturn, prioritizing education and workforce preparation is a must. Without all stakeholders – parents, schools, teachers, the community, and government – invested in quality education that prepares students for a 21st century workforce, we will not meet the challenege of a changing global economy. The time is now for Congress to come together and fix No Child Left Behind to align with these goals."
“While we agree that increased focus on state and local flexibility in education is needed, National PTA remains committed to ensuring educational equity through maintained federal investment in quality instruction and education programs, transparency and accountability – to both parents and students. With one in five students failing to graduate, states must reexamine policies and begin a meaningful dialogue in an effort to curb the high school dropout rate and increase academic achievement for all students. Parents and families must play an integral role in those conversations,” said Landers.
“The President is right – the perpetual cycle of campaigning must stop. Election year or not, parents are counting on Congress to overcome the partisan divide and do right by our nation’s students. National PTA looks forward to continued dialogue with Congress and the Administration to further promote educational equity for all children through successful bipartisan action on No Child Left Behind.”
You can also view the statement at the below link:
http://www.pwrnewmedia.com/2012/national_pta/state_of_the_union/. |
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MARK THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR!
Michigan PTA 94th Annual Convention
April 20-22 ♦ Westin Southfield-Detroit Hotel, Southfield
Expand your visibilty as an Exhibitor or Convention Sponsor:
2012 Exhibitor/Sponsor Opportunities |
December 19, 2011
Congratulations to
Bradford Academy PTA, Southfield and
Old Village PTA, Northville!!!
Both Winners of a National PTA Take Your Family to School Week Grant!
Read more about Take Your Family to School Week |
December 15, 2011
Michigan PTA Statement on
Michigan Charter School Expansion Vote
Today the Michigan Legislature passed Senate Bill 618, which removes the cap for Charter Schools in Michigan. Michigan PTA supports efforts to improve our state’s public education system to provide every child with a quality education.
Michigan PTA is not opposed to Charter Schools or to a parent and student’s right to choice. We are opposed to the creation of Charter Schools that can possibly have a negative impact on our public school system. Senate Bill 618 lacks accountability to guarantee that new charters opening are run by effective authorizers and operators with track records of success. We are encouraged to see that this new legislation acknowledges the issue of quality and calls for the development of a work group to examine the issue of quality.
Michigan PTA will continue to advocate for improvements in our state’s public education system. Every present and future student of Michigandeserves a quality education. We only get one opportunity at educating a child; we must ensure that the opportunity is not wasted on a game of chance. |
Michigan Department of Education News Release
November 3, 2011
State Provides Retrospective Impact of New Cut Scores to Prepare Districts and Schools for Implementation This School Year
Read Release |
NEW Diversity and Inclusivity Toolkit
Find it by clicking on Unit/Council Forms, the click on President Resources. (You will need to be logged in as a member to access this document.)
NEW Membership Toolkit
Find it by clicking on Unit/Council Forms, then click on Membership Chair Resources. (You will need to be logged in as a member to access this document.)
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