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May 26
4 min

Five Side Hustles for Busy Parents

There are plenty of reasons why parents may want to start a side hustle: they need extra income to support their living expenses.

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10 Helpful Tips to Keep Your PTA Transparent

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May 17
3 min

10 Helpful Tips to Keep Your PTA Transparent

Not trained in finance? 10 helpful tips to keep your PTA transparent and avoid inadvertently becoming a headline story!

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3 Reasons Why you Shouldn’t Wait Until Fall to Start Selling School Spirit Wear

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May 17
2 min

3 Reasons Why you Shouldn’t Wait Until Fall to Start Selling School Spirit Wear

3 reasons why you shouldn’t wait to start your school spirit wear store.

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Back to School: The Essentials for PTA/PTO

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Aug 4, 2021
4 min

Back to School: The Essentials for PTA/PTO

What does your PTA, PTO, PTSA or parent teacher group do at back to school? Leaders from across the US weigh in.

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May 24, 2021
2 min

Tips from School Auction Experts

Experienced school auction chairs tips for success. If you are a pta, pto or other school leader involved in an auction, this blog will help

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Fundraise, Save the Earth, and Give a Great Grad Gift!

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May 19, 2021
1 min

Fundraise, Save the Earth, and Give a Great Grad Gift!

Eco-friendly school fundraiser for parent teacher groups, PTAs, and PTOs.

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Parent Teacher Groups – What to Consider When Creating Your “New Normal”

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May 10, 2021
3 min

Parent Teacher Groups – What to Consider When Creating Your “New Normal”

As we return to a "new normal," here are the pandemic lessons K-12 PTAs, PTOs, and other parent teacher groups can take with them.

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Impactful Ways To Give Thanks to Your School Volunteers

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Apr 5, 2021
2 min

Impactful Ways To Give Thanks to Your School Volunteers

Say thank you to all the volunteers that make the school community what it is. Free ideas for Volunteer Week.

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National PTA LegCon Summary and School Advocacy Priorities for 2021

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Mar 15, 2021
3 min

National PTA LegCon Summary and School Advocacy Priorities for 2021

Summary of the 2021 PTA advocacy conference - #PTALegCon - focused on 5 priorities in education and how we can be the voice for every child.

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Finding Hidden Treasure: Engaging Scavenger Hunts in K-12 Schools

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Feb 4, 2021
3 min

Finding Hidden Treasure: Engaging Scavenger Hunts in K-12 Schools

Coaches, teachers, parents, PTAs, PTOs...need a fun activity to engage your kids and community? Here are some great scavenger hunt tips.

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The Importance of the PTA Dad… and How to Get Him Involved

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Jan 25, 2021
3 min

The Importance of the PTA Dad… and How to Get Him Involved

The PTA Dad is too rare a species. Here are some ways to get more Dads involved in your school and parent teacher organization.

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How to Maximize Fundraising at Your Next Trivia Night

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Nov 30, 2020
3 min

How to Maximize Fundraising at Your Next Trivia Night

As a follow up to our last post on how to run a trivia night, here is how your PTO or PTA can maximize fundraising at its next trivia night.

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Nov 26, 2020
3 min

Elements of a Successful Trivia Night

This year PTAs/PTOs have to be creative with fundraising. On The Multipurpose Room podcast, we share how to host a virtual trivia night.

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Creative Virtual Event Ideas for Your PTA

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Nov 16, 2020
4 min

Creative Virtual Event Ideas for Your PTA

Fundraising is at the top of a PTO/PTA’s agenda. This year, with things being virtual, creative ideas are necessary. Here are some fun ones.

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Virtual Holiday Ideas for Your PTA or PTO

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Nov 12, 2020
4 min

Virtual Holiday Ideas for Your PTA or PTO

The holidays a great time for PTAs/PTOs to host a holiday event. Here are some ideas for virtual holidays events.

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Nov 9, 2020
5 min

I’m Spirit Wear Chair… Help?!

So, you’ve just been made in charge of spirit wear for your PTA or PTO. Here is your how to guide for being successful this year.

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FERPA, a Brief Overview for School Organizations

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Nov 5, 2020
3 min

FERPA, a Brief Overview for School Organizations

The federal law covering student data privacy is FERPA. Here is a brief overview for its impact on PTAs and PTOs.

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Nov 2, 2020
3 min

Energize Your Fall Membership Drive

Here are a few ideas to make sure your membership drive is well organized and effective.

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Where to Start with Social Media for Your School, PTA or PTO

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Oct 29, 2020
5 min

Where to Start with Social Media for Your School, PTA or PTO

Whether you’re a PTA, a PTO, or a school, here’s your go-to guide on where to start with social media.

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Fundraise With A Penny War in 5 Easy Steps

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Oct 21, 2020
2 min

Fundraise With A Penny War in 5 Easy Steps

Want to run a penny war or coin drive PTA / PTO fundraiser? Here are the 5 easy steps to how to run your coin drive.

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