National PTA found that in the past, families and parents have not joined PTA simply because they were never ASKED!
When you join the PTA, you are connected to a community of 950 schools in Virginia that support approximately 766,000 students who are learning both at home and in-person this year!
55% of students in PTA schools are students of color. It is important to establish an inclusive and diverse PTA environment that invites families from all walks of life to participate! Visit the National PTA Diversity and Inclusion website for suggestions and join the National PTA Diversity and Inclusion Facebook Group to stay up-to-date and collaborate with fellow PTA leaders from around the country.
42% of those students qualify for Free/Reduced lunches. Virginia PTAs advocated for the extension of the USDA Summer Food Service Program, which provides funding to offer FREE meals to all children under 18. This program was extended throughout the school year until June 2021
THE ASK
Our PTA respects the differences and commonalities among our community. We want to ensure our membership and programs are representative of our families. Will you join our PTA to help us support the diverse needs of our school?
Data Sources: National PTA Database; and U.S. Department of Education 2018-2019
National PTA Data
Email your questions to the Kirsten Shabanowitz, Membership VP
