parent-teacher organization

Family-school collaboration group

A parent-teacher organization is a group of parents and teachers at a school who work together to support students and school activities.

These groups raise funds, organize events, and advocate for educational improvements.

The term is often abbreviated PTO.

A parent-teacher association (PTA) is similar but affiliated with a national organization.

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fundraising · advocacy · involvement · school district · car pool · field trip · book fairs · spirit week · class party · bake sales · association · communication · bylaws · engagement · grant writing · mentorship programs · cultural events · membership drives

Opposites
governance authority

parent-teacher organizationschool board

Local education governing body

board of education · school administration · school principal

stakeholder exclusion

parent-teacher organizationstudent council

Elected pupil representatives

Family

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