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Family Engagement

PTA & Harvard Family Research Project:
Breaking New Ground: Data Systems Transform Family Engagement in Education

Advocate with PTA

In the context of PTA, advocacy is supporting and speaking up for children - in schools, in communities, and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children. PTA has a long,  successful history of influencing federal policy to promoted in education, health, and well-being of all children - resulting in kindergarten classes, child labor laws, school lunch programs. a juvenile justice system, and strengthened parent-teacher relationships.

You can influence policy by:
- VOTING in Elections.
- Signing up for PTA Takes Action Network at www.pta.org/takesaction and respond to action alerts to reach legislators on important issues and legislation.

Content provided by National PTA:  PTA.org/TakesAction

Keeping Our Kids Healthy

Now more than ever, across America, the physical and mental health needs of children have increased. Consider, for example, the fact that teachers report how common it is for many of their students to come to school without the benefit of breakfast or adequate sleep. We know that students who don’t eat well or don’t get enough rest; students who are anxious or depressed can’t work to their fullest potential in school.

The Illinois PTA believes in a focus on the whole child. We want our children to be “safe, healthy and successful in school and in life.” The PTA understands that health and education are inextricably linked.

(source: Illinois PTA)
 

Links & Resources

The kidshealth.org website has several tools and resources available to help families promote healthy living.

Check out PTA.org/HealthyLifestyles for PTA Healthy Lifestyles: A Parent’s guide

Homework Help links to several articles such as common homework challenges, motivating your child, and helping your child learn to perform well on tests.

Oswego 308 District Website
Oswego Parents Advisory Council
 

Page Last Updated 8.7.2011

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