March 11th
Friday, February 26, 2021
Hidden Figures to Human Flourishing
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Navigating the "Paths to Success" from high school and beyond
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
National Survey Finds Majority of Parents Support End-of-Year State Assessments With Modifications and Resources
National Survey Finds Majority of Parents Support End-of-Year
State Assessments With Modifications and Resources
Over 60% of parents report being worried their child is behind and wanting more information
ALEXANDRIA, Va., (Feb. 22, 2021)—National PTA today released the results of a national survey exploring parents’ views on end-of-year state assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic. The poll, which surveyed parents and guardians with children in grades K-12 in public schools, was conducted through Edge Research and in collaboration with Learning Heroes.
Key findings of the survey show:
- 52% of parents favor end-of-year testing this spring to measure the impact of the pandemic on student learning.
- 60% of parents are worried their child is behind and want more information on where their child is academically.
- 62% of parents believe their child to be behind compared to a normal school year.
- 49% of parents are worried their student will not be prepared for the next grade.
“As underscored by the results of the survey, parents and educators alike should have meaningful data on student learning and progress. This is especially important to help our teachers tailor their instruction to students and address COVID-19 learning gaps; help identify the supports students need from their school, teachers and family; help parents and teachers work together to address learning loss and support students’ success; and help parents better support their children’s learning at home,” said Leslie Boggs, president of National PTA. “Statewide assessments are one of multiple measures—including benchmark tests, classroom-based tests, report card grades and teacher observations—that, when combined, help give a clearer picture of where children are academically and help equip parents to effectively advocate on behalf of their child’s learning.”
While the majority of parents favor administering end-of-year state assessments this year, there are some modifications parents would like to see this year to address the unusual circumstances. The majority of parents surveyed favor lowering the stakes for this year’s end-of-year state tests, with 69% of parents indicating they believe the results should not affect student grades nor promotion to the next grade level; 56% of parents indicating they believe the results should not be used to grade schools; and 51% of parents reporting they believe the results should not be used to evaluate teachers. The majority of parents surveyed (76%) also believe it is extremely or very important to include resources with the test results that they can use at home with their child to review concepts where their child may have struggled.
“Today’s release underscores parents' continued reliance upon statewide assessments to know how well their child is meeting grade level expectations. 60% of all parents support giving the state assessment this spring with lowered stakes to measure student learning. Learning Heroes research consistently shows that parents use statewide assessments as one of several measures they can use to get a more complete picture of their child's learning," said Cindi Williams, co-founder of Learning Heroes.
Additional findings of the survey reveal that 67% of parents feel they are more connected to their child’s day-to-day education than ever before. However, 43% of parents report feeling less confident than in previous years that they understand how well their child is doing academically. These findings are consistent with findings of surveys Learning Heroes has conducted over the past five years on parent mindsets. According to Learning Heroes’ surveys, 90% of parents believe their child to be at or above grade level. Only 38% of students are meeting grade level expectations, however, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
“So many students were already behind before the pandemic, and the pandemic has exacerbated educational inequities. Meaningful and timely data sharing is critical to student success. Data is a universal language that cuts across all cultures and communities,” added Nathan R. Monell, CAE, National PTA executive director. “We must ensure parents, teachers and school leaders have the best, most accurate information to support the profession of teaching and our children’s learning if we honestly want to address learning gaps, improve outcomes for our children and ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential.”
National PTA remains firm in its belief that good assessments play a vital role in measuring student progress so parents and educators have the best information to support teaching and learning, address learning gaps, improve outcomes and ensure equity for all children. The association also advocates for assessment data to be clear, shared in culturally competent ways and provided alongside actionable solutions about how to address deficiencies and support learning in meaningful ways.
About National PTA
National 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.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
National PTA Survey
We want to hear from you!
National PTA is conducting a short survey to measure the current awareness of sponsors among our PTA leaders and members. This survey will help us strengthen our sponsor’s programs to benefit state, district and local PTAs nationwide.
You might recognize this survey, we had a similar one last year. It should take less than 5 minutes to complete. We need 200 more responses. We ask each of you to complete the survey and share it with at least 1 other person to help us reach our goal! Plus, everyone who completes the survey will have the chance to receive a Google Mini!
Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to participate in this quick survey and Thank you for all you do for PTA!
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Please Complete This Parent Survey
This survey is an opportunity to learn more about your perceptions and beliefs of what your children and those in your care need. The information collected from this survey will represent the parent voice. Your support in helping us to learn more about the parent experience and perceptions of needs is appreciated.
Access Survey Here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/
This survey will be open from Friday, February 19 through Friday, March 5 and completing it will take approximately 8-10 minutes. Should you have any questions about the question, the survey, or its use, please contact Children’s Defense Fund-Ohio at cdfohio@childrensdefense.
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Friday, February 12, 2021
Zooming into Membership Event
Sent on behalf of Colorado and National PTA
Thank you so much for joining us and being part of our Zooming into Membership Event on February10, 2021. We hope that the tips and information we shared will help you PTA in new ways and support your membership efforts. As promised, here are:
- A PDF of the presentation which contain links to the resources we shared with links to resources as well as a copy of the chat box which contained important links (attached).
- As mentioned during the Zooming event recording, a link to hear your feedback on the event you attended. The survey is a only few questions and should take you no more than 5 minutes to complete. Your input will allow us to improve Zooming events for PTA leaders across the country, so we hope you will click on the link and share your ideas. We want to hear from you!
- A link to the Zooming Event recording for you to share with your fellow board members. Registration is required to view the recording.
Ivelisse Castro, Deborah Walsh, Nore Walton
National PTA Membership Outreach Team
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Timeline for Releasing Redistricting Data
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
PTA LegCon 2021 Hill Day Resources
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
BUILD FAMILY ENGAGEMENT DURING TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO SCHOOL WEEK
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
REAL TALK|Education: BE IT RESOLVED... State Resolutions & Practice: Infusing Anti-Racism and Equity Into Ohio Schools, PART 1
The first of a 2-part series examining how to infuse Anti-Racism and Equity into Ohio's Public Schools.
Members, past and present, of the Ohio State Board of Education will walk through the recently adopted "Resolution to Condemn Racism and Advance Equity and Opportunity for Black Students, Indigenous Students and Students of Color."
Why the resolution was needed and how it will be implemented across more than 600 public school districts in Ohio.
PANEL - Ohio State Board of Education:
- Laura Kohler, President
- Meryl Johnson, Dist. 11
- Linda Haycock, Dist. 1, Past
- Stephanie Dodd, Dist. 9, Past
Produced by League of Women Voters of Akron, Canton, Greater Cleveland, Hudson and Kent
Register here: REAL TALK|Education: BE IT RESOLVED... State Resolutions & Practice: Infusing Anti-Racism and Equity Into Ohio Schools, PART 1
Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
Remake Learning Educator Webinar Series
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Founded in 1901, Ohio PTA is the oldest and largest volunteer organization in the State of Ohio focusing on the health, welfare, safety, and education of children and youth.
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