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September 13, 2022

How to Prevent, Identify, and Deal with Embezzlement of Your PTA’s Funds

Guest post provided by Platinum Sponsor, Association Insurance Management Inc (AIM) Ever wonder what the #1 claim type that AIM Insurance handles? Believe it or not, it’s embezzlement. Yet, because PTA’s fear information about the impact of embezzlement of their PTA’s funds getting out to the public, it often remains a shameful secret. And unfortunately,…
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Category: News

September 9, 2022

Why Using Venmo for PTA Isn’t Smart

Guest post by sponsor, Cheddar Up A very buzzy topic among parent groups is: “Can PTAs use Venmo?” The answer is layered: Yes, you could. It is available to you. But should you use it? Our recommendation is no. And it’s not simply because we offer an alternative — it’s because Venmo isn’t developed to…
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Category: News

April 6, 2022

What to Know About PTA Insurance

Guest post provided by Platinum Sponsor, Association Insurance Management Inc (AIM) You belong to a PTA for a very important reason: you want to support and improve your child’s school community. It also helps you raise money for supplies, field trips, uniforms and so much more, as well as meet like-minded parents who care just…
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Category: News

January 18, 2022

How to Up Your PTA’s Social Media Game

Guest post provided by Platinum Sponsor, Association Insurance Management Inc (AIM) Is your PTA using social media to connect with parents online? Whether you’re a TikTok maven or you think ‘Grams are a type of cracker, social media plays an increasingly important role for PTAs, especially through the social distance protocols of 2020. If your…
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Category: News

December 14, 2021

Kids and Screens

Guest post provided by Sponsor, Recovery Café National conversions surrounding kids and screens tends to focus on the negative impacts while many of us understand a deeper complexity with our use and reliance. We do not aim to make a blanket statement that technology is harmful to kids, however, as with life, it is inevitable…
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Category: News

November 5, 2021

Let the Dreams Begin!

Guest post provided by WSPTA sponsor, WA529 Many descriptive words come to mind when we think about the past year and a half. One word that has possibly eluded us though, is “hopeful”. We haven’t had much of a hopeful outlook lately, have we? The ones who could really use a hopeful outlook are our…
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Category: News

October 11, 2021

The Fall Fundraising Carnival Events

Guest post provided by Platinum Sponsor, Association Insurance Management Inc (AIM) Your PTA’s fall carnival is the biggest event and fundraiser of the season! With entertainment, food, and games, the whole community will be filled with excitement and buzz. Let’s take a look at some of the fun fall activities your organization set up this…
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Category: News

August 28, 2021

Kids and Screens: An Invitation to Learn More

Guest post provided by Sponsor, Recovery Café Technology can be used to enrich our lives, and it also creates challenges. For many children, cultivating healthy boundaries and limits to technology use at an early age will help prevent the development of addictive screen use. Our increased reliance on and general integration of the internet has…
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Category: News

July 27, 2021

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion: How to Make Your PTA a Welcome Place for Every Parent

Guest post provided by Platinum Sponsor, Association Insurance Management Inc (AIM) As our communities become more diverse, we should take extra care to ensure our PTAs are an open and welcoming place for all parents. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are necessary components for continued group success. The benefits of creating an inviting environment only further…
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Category: Family Engagement