History and Mission
For more than 120 years, National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA®) has worked toward bettering the lives of every child in education, health and safety. Founded in 1897 as the National Congress of Mothers by Alice McLellan Birney and Phoebe Apperson Hearst, National PTA is a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a strong advocate for public education.
Today’s PTA is a network of millions of families, students, teachers, administrators, and business and community leaders devoted to the educational success of children and the promotion of family engagement in schools.
Our vision:
That every child’s potential becomes a reality
Our Mission:
To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.
Our Purposes:
To Promote The Welfare Of Children & Youth In The Home, School, Community, & Place of Worship
To Raise The Standard Of Home-Life
To Secure Laws For The Care & Protection Of Children & Youth
To Bring Into Closer Relation The Home & The School, That Parents & Teachers May Cooperate Intelligently In The Education Of Children & Youth
To Develop, Between Educators & The General Public, Such United Efforts As Will Secure For All Children & Youth The Highest Advantages In Physical, Mental, Social & Spiritual Education.
