National PTA Names Recipients of Program Grants
Dec 18, 2020, 17:44 ET
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- National PTA announced today the recipients of over $160,000 in grants for programming during this school year. The funding is part of the association's STEM + Families, PTA Connected, healthy lifestyles and arts education initiatives. The grants are made possible by PTA Proud National Sponsors Bayer Fund, Huntington Ingalls Industries, NortonLifeLock, TikTok and Nestlé Waters North America.
"Our STEM + Families, PTA Connected, healthy lifestyles and arts education initiatives are part of our association's long-standing efforts to make a difference in the health, safety, well-being and long-term success of every child through family and community education," said Leslie Boggs, president of National PTA. "Our mission is more important than ever as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. We are grateful to our sponsors for helping us provide PTAs with the resources to support their work."
Following are the grant recipients:
Along with the distribution of the grants, National PTA has developed at-home models for the programs. The PTA Programs at Home models offer engaging, educational and fun activities for all students and their families—with or without access to technology. The models include Real-Time, At Your Own Pace and Tech-Free. PTAs can use one or a mix of these models with families in their school communities. While grants are being provided to support PTAs in conducting these program models in their school communities, PTA Programs at Home materials will be available to all PTAs in January at PTA.org.
"National PTA developed its PTA Programs at Home models to provide all PTAs the opportunity to offer programming in new, exciting formats that increase accessibility for families—regardless of if their school community is learning from home, in-person in school or a hybrid combination," said Nathan R. Monell, CAE, National PTA Executive Director. "National PTA and PTAs nationwide remain committed to supporting families and school communities, making sure they have what they need during this challenging time and helping all children realize their full potential."
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.
SOURCE National PTA
