Contact: V. Robinson
Ohio PTA Awarded Grant to Empower Parents to Read, Interpret and Take Action on Education Data
Columbus, Ohio April 30, 2019—National
PTA has awarded Ohio PTA with a two-year grant to educate parents on school
report cards and empower them to advocate to ensure this data is accessible,
transparent and actionable. Ohio PTA is one of only five state PTAs nationwide
selected to receive a grant.
“The Every Student Succeeds Act requires
school districts and states to annually release a school report card, which
includes important information about school environment, demographics and
performance on the state, local and school level. This data, however, doesn’t
always speak for itself,” said Jim Accomando, president of National PTA. “We
are pleased to provide Ohio PTA with resources to empower parents to read,
interpret and take action to turn school report cards into results for their
child’s school.”
With the
grant, Ohio PTA will host educational events, trainings, and develop,
disseminate materials to educate parents
on school reports cards to help them read and interpret the reports.
Ohio PTA will also empower parents to advocate to ensure education data is
accessible and transparent, and how to use education data to demand
improvements that lead to school and student success. Additionally, Ohio PTA
will bring together parents and state and local policymakers to elevate the
issue of data transparency and utilization and facilitate improvements.
Susan Hans, Ohio PTA President
stated, “School report cards contain important information for families. With
this grant, Ohio PTA will be able to assist parents in understanding and using
that data to further student success in their school districts. Helping
families advocate for their students is a key part of Ohio PTA’s family
engagement plan.”
The
grant program is part of National PTA’s new From Report to Results campaign and
the association’s mission to ensure that parents and families are meaningfully
supported and engaged in their children’s education.
About
PTA
PTA® comprises 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. PTA is a registered
501(c)(3) nonprofit association that prides itself on being a powerful voice
for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities, and a
strong advocate for public education. Membership in PTA is open to anyone who
wants to be involved and make a difference for the education, health and
welfare of children and youth. For more information, visit PTA.org.
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