Education
Education For All Children
California State PTA believes that all children deserve access to a high-quality public education. Quality public education is the foundation of our future, preparing students not just for college and career success, but for active civic engagement and a meaningful life beyond high school.
California State PTA is committed to connecting families and schools by providing a range of information, resources and training to empower parents to actively participate at all levels of decision-making: from the school site, to local school boards, to state and federal government bodies. PTA works to inform its membership about education issues and to empower advocates at every unit, council, and district.
Whether it is understanding California state standards and curriculum, or how to help a child succeed with homework, learning about high-school course options and college/career readiness, or serving on a citizen’s committee for the school district, families need information that empowers them to be involved with their children and community.
Understanding how school systems work increases the likelihood of parent and community involvement, which makes education more effective and responsive for students.
- Arts education and its exponential impact on student success
- What does college and career readiness mean?
- California State Standards and curriculum in schools including the historic ethnic studies model curriculum and Next Generation Science Standards
- Understanding the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
- Help your student get the most out of homework
- Addressing learning loss through accelerated learning and expanded learning opportunities for all
- How schools are funded through the Local Control Funding Formula
- Student assessments and school accountability
- California Department of Education
- US Department of Education
- County Offices of Education
- Ed100 Resources for Parents and PTA Leaders
Education
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Career Tech Ed and College Readiness
Linked Learning leads to student success
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Ed100
California’s education system is changing fast. You want to help. Learn how it all fits together with Ed100!
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Every Student Succeeds Act
Ensures all students receive a high-quality, well-rounded education that prepares them for long-term success
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Arts Education
Arts Education is a Student Right California State PTA encourages and supports a full curriculum that includes the arts in every school. Too often the arts are forgotten and fall victim to budget cuts. Become an advocate who prioritizes creativity in curriculum. Below you will learn more about where school districts can improve their arts […]
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Student Assessments
State tests are an objective way of showing how well students met the expectations of the grade level.
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Special Needs
Children with special needs have rights to services in school under federal and state laws.
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Curriculum
Matters related to curriculum touch students most closely. They affect what is taught in classrooms and how it’s taught. Curriculum matters!
