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Three NC Students Win National PTA Reflections Merit Award

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Congratulations to National PTA Reflections winners from North Carolina! Three of the NCPTA winners received National Awards of Merit. They were chosen from hundreds of thousands of submissions. Students across the across the world participated in the 2012-2013 program, themed “The Magic of a Moment…” View the 2012-2013 NCPTA Reflections Gallery. Dance Choreography Award of Merit Athena Kuang Rain Drop Martin Middle School PTA Raleigh, NC Watch Athena’s Dance Entry   Dance Choreography Award of Merit Katie Plitt Without You Green Hope High School PTA Cary, NC Watch Katie’s Dance Entry   Film Production Award of Merit Constantine Stefandis The

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Senate Budget Repeals Legislation on Class Size Ratios and Cuts Teacher Assistants and Pre-K Slots

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The proposed NC Senate budget provides significant cuts to both teacher assistants and North Carolina Pre-K.  The budget cuts 2,400 slots from the North Carolina Pre-K program and cuts an estimated 4,580 teacher assistant positions.  The budget also cuts master’s supplement pay for teachers beginning in 2014-2015.  Pay will not change for teachers who are receiving the supplement prior to 2014-2015.  In addition, the budget repeals the law that provides class size maximums for K-12 classes. The budget includes additional State support for Teach for America and provides merit pay for teachers, which will allow superintendents to provide a $500 annual pay raise

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National PTA Stands with Oklahoma PTA in Assisting Tornado-Ravaged Families

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The Oklahoma PTA, with support from National PTA and its network of PTAs across the country and overseas, commits to help restore the school communities affected in this week’s deadly tornadoes. “This week’s severe weather in the Midwest literally hit home,” said National PTA President Betsy Landers. “All three of the schools ravaged by tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma have active PTAs, and our family has suffered unimaginable loss. In response, we are drawing closer together to assist the moms, dads, teachers and children who survived that terrible storm. Day in and day out, PTAs dedicate their time and talents to

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Healthy Lifestyles Grants Available from National PTA

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National PTA will award 25 Healthy Lifestyles Energy Balance 101 Grants of $2,000 each to local PTAs for family education events targeting specific grades. Title I schools are strongly encouraged to apply. Important Webinars Two webinars will be offered by National PTA and the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation Wednesday, May 22 at 1 p.m. and 8 p.m. NOTE: PTAs that participate in one of these webinars will receive 5 points toward their total application score. The application deadline is June 28, 2013 at 5 p.m. Learn more.

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