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Ginny MarkellNational PTA President's Letter
February, 2001

The message of PTA is "every child. one voice." It's been our approach to serving children for more than 104 years-speaking as a unified voice for the education, safety, and well-being of every child at home and school; in urban, rural, and suburban communities; and in our nation's capital.

What's new? Beginning in July, this message will be trumpeted across the country as National PTA launches a media campaign to remind the nation that we are 6.5 million members strong, working on behalf of all children.

Whether turning the radio knob during morning rush hour, watching a favorite TV show with the family at night, or flipping the pages of a magazine, National PTA's message-every child. one voice.-will ring out strongly.

The campaign will appear across the United States and in Department of Defense schools abroad from mid-July to October to raise public awareness that National PTA is the expert on parent/family involvement. National PTA does more than just care about current issues and challenges that face families, schools, and communities; we take action to help legislators and public officials hear our message.

Among our efforts, we strive to ensure

bulletevery child has a parent/family member who is actively engaged in his or her life and education
bulletevery child has a safe place to be before and after school
bulletevery child has the opportunity to learn in a classroom that isn't overcrowded
bulletevery child has access to an equitable and excellent public school education
bulletevery child has equal access to computer literacy at school
bulletevery child can rest assured that his or her school is safe and drug-free
Please note: Local PTAs, councils, and states can also have a part in this exciting campaign. Look for information in the April/May issue of "Our Children" about how the National PTA media campaign is being customized for state PTAs, and about materials to be found in the Annual Resources for PTAs for use by PTAs at the local level.

I know when you hear the National PTA message on the television or radio, or spot an ad in your magazine, that you'll smile knowing you've made the right choice. You've chosen to be a part of a grassroots organization that focuses on all children, and through your membership and hard work, you are making a difference in children's lives in your school, in your community, in your state, and all across the nation.

Help spread the word. Share your story proudly. Let others know what a difference PTA membership makes, and invite them to join with you in speaking on behalf of every child with one voice.


Ginny Markell
President, National PTA

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