Register for an upcoming webinar: The Impact of Hate; The Effects of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation

Dec 5, 2023 04:00 PM

Join the National Education Association (NEA) and National PTA (NPTA) on Tuesday, December 5th from 4:00 - 5:00 PM ET for the monthly Project THRIVE webinar, “The Impact of Hate: The Effects of Anti-LGBTQ+ Legislation.” The webinar will feature a presentation by Sarah Warbelow, HRC’s Vice President, Legal, Policy & Political Affairs and a panel discussion with social workers, parents, and educators. The webinar will highlight the past year of legal and legislative challenges to LGBTQ+ rights and give a glimpse of what is on the horizon for 2024. This webinar is co-sponsored by the National Education Association (NEA) and National Parent Teacher Association (National PTA).

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Reflections 2023-2024 Call for Entries

Council Leaders: The deadline to submit entries to NCPTA is Friday, December 15th at 11:59pm!

Please make sure you have registered with National PTA here and have registered with NCPTA here. If you have any questions, please email [email protected].

We need you for November Student Spotlight!

Introducing NCPTA's Literacy Corner!

Send us a favorite book that you like to read and why so we can spotlight YOU during next month’s Literacy Corner!! Email your name, your school name, your grade, the book title, why you are recommending the book, and your headshot to [email protected].

Nominate Someone Today: NCPTA Volunteer of the Month!

We are seeking nominations for PTA volunteers who have made a significant impact in advocating to make every child’s potential a reality. To nominate a member, please complete this form and tell us their story. Please submit by December 18, 2023.

2023-2024 Local Unit Membership Challenge

Membership continues all year long! We know you continue to reach more people with your PTA and want to bring them along on your journey this year. For Membership Challenge 5, any PTA units in Good Standing who remits dues for 10 new members in the month of December are eligible for this challenge!

To be eligible for NCPTA Membership Challenges, a local unit must be in Good Standing.

Local Unit and Council Presidents!

Come join President Moore-Lawrence on the 4th Monday of every month at 7pm as she networks with you as local and council PTA presidents to discuss all things PTA and how to have a successful year! Register at bit.ly/NCPTA-PresidentToPresident

Registration is open for National PTA's Legislative Conference (LegCon) 2024

Find out more information at the one stop shop for all things LegCon at https://www.pta.org/home/events/National-PTA-Legislative-Conference

Be a Presenter at LegCon 2024

We need the top thought leaders and mission partners in advocacy to share your knowledge and experience during our 2024 Legislative Conference (LegCon). We are looking for presenters who can inspire, educate and share proven methods and tips that will help our PTA advocates build their skills ahead of meeting with their members of Congress on Capitol Hill. The deadline to submit a proposal is Thursday, Nov. 30.

Raising Funds to Support the Mission of PORCH-Durham

With Winter Break just around the corner, NCPTA needs your help raising money for PORCH-Durham as it provides supplemental food to children and families facing hunger in Durham County. You can participate by hosting a Friendsgiving as part of NCPTA’s Friendsgiving 2023 Challenge! NCPTA's Friendsgiving goal is $5,000 and all proceeds will be donated to PORCH-Durham.

Need ideas for your Friendsgiving? Access NCPTA's Friendsgiving 2023 Challenge Toolkit! Even if you don't host a Friendsgiving, you can still donate here.

2023-2024 NCPTA Members Calendar

Keep up-to-date with all things NCPTA by accessing the 2023-2024 NCPTA Members Calendar! Visit bit.ly/NCPTAMemberscalendar23-24

Join the NCPTA Advocacy Committee in Watauga County!

The next stop on the Advocacy Roadtrip is Watauga County on Saturday, December 2, 2023! Come learn how to advocate for your school and community needs!

This workshop will include two sessions beginning at 10am at the Wautuga County Public Library located at 140 Queen St, Boone, NC 28607.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided. You must register to attend! Click here to register.

Take Advocacy Action with NCPTA & National PTA

Find out ways you can amplify your voice and champion advocacy in your community at https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy/take-action & https://www.pta.org/home/advocacy

2023-2024 Dues Update!

Effective July 1, 2023, the NCPTA Membership Dues are now $5.25 ($3.00 goes to NCPTA and $2.25 goes to National PTA).

Schools who owe membership dues from the 2022-2023 fiscal year should contact [email protected] for information on how to pay these outstanding dues.

LATEST NEWS

New Budget Posted on the General Assembly Website

July 31, 2014

To see the newly released budget go to www.ncleg.net

House Drops Provision That Would Eliminate Child Fatality Task Force

July 25, 2014

The House today removed language in the technical corrections bill that would have eliminated the Child Fatality Task Force.

House Technical Corrections Bill Includes Provision to Eliminate the Child Fatality Task Force

July 24, 2014

The House technical corrections bill discussed today in the House Rules Committee contains a provision to eliminate the Child Fatality Task Force. The technical corrections, HB 1133, will now be voted on by the full House. The full text of the bill can be viewed here: http://www.ncleg.net/Applications/BillLookUp/LoadBillDocument.aspx?SessionCode=2013&DocNum=9555&SeqNum=0

Link to WRAL Story on Changes to Local Sales Tax Bill

July 21, 2014

WRAL article on today's Senate Finance Committee meeting on modified local sales tax bill: http://www.wral.com/senate-eases-local-sales-tax-restrictions/13829190/

House Bill 1224 Would Limit County Flexibility to Pay for Public Education and Public Transportation

July 20, 2014

House Bill 1224 is scheduled to be heard on Monday July 21 at 5:30 by the Senate Finance Committee. This bill, if passed, would prevent counties from raising sales taxes to pay for both public education and public transportation. The bill would allow counties to use the proceeds of part of...