Your
PTA can achieve excellence and qualify for National PTA’s highest honor by
participating in the National PTA School of Excellence program. This program
provides tools to help your PTA increase family engagement in student learning
and school improvements. When designated a National PTA School of Excellence,
your PTA will automatically be considered for the Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award.
Recipients of the Hearst Award receive: A visit from the NPTA president,
on-stage recognition and award presentation at the NPTA Convention and $2,000
to use on future family engagement strategies.
Research
shows strong family-school partnerships make a difference in student success.
No matter what their family income or background may be—students with involved
parents or caregivers are more likely to earn higher grades and test scores,
attend school regularly, have better social skills, and graduate and go on to
postsecondary education. (Henderson, A., & Mapp, K., 2002)
