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Media Outlet: CBS 2 - Chicago

NEWS: PTA provided reaction to the release of the video game "Grand Theft Auto" encouraging parents to use the video game rating system and to talk with their child about appropriate video games for their age level.
Spokesperson: Carole Levine, Deputy Executive Director, Communications and Membership
Outcome: Sound bites of the interview will air tonight on CBS2 Chicago. PTA viewed as a powerful voice for children, a relevant resource for parents, and a reliable, credible resource for media on the day’s media, technology and safety issues.

Media Outlet: Webcast

NEWS: The National School Boards Association’s Council of Urban Boards of Education (CUBE) will release, in cooperation with Parent Teacher Association (PTA), in an online webinar, the findings of a major research study, What We Think, which surveyed how parents feel about their urban school environments:
Join us for the Webinar on April 30.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/571981783
The National School Boards Association's Council of Urban Boards of Education and PTA will release the major research study "What We Think" and discuss key findings on April 30 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Join principal investigator, Dr. Brian Perkins in this online news conference. Perkins will discuss the findings of the study which include responses from 10,270 parents from 112 urban schools in 17 states.
This webinar will be archived and available online following the event. By registering you agree that your comments or questions may be used by NSBA as part of the archived file and available to the public on the internet.
Title: "What We Think" - Parental Perceptions of Urban School Climate: NSBA/CUBE Research
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EDT
Spokesperson: Warlene Gary, PTA chief executive officer
Outcome: PTA viewed as a relevant research organization for information gathering from parents, and a reliable, credible resource for media on the day’s education concerns.

NEWS:

PTA announced today that experts from six national male involvement organizations will gather at PTA national headquarters in Chicago on June 5 at 9 a.m. CST for a conference call with reporters about education, family, and health issues related to father/male involvement.
Organizations: All Pro Dad, Black Star Project, National Fatherhood Initiative, Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Real Men Cook, and Watch D.O.G.S.
Outcome: PTA viewed as a powerful voice for children, a relevant resource for parents, and a reliable, credible resource for media on the day’s parenting issues.
 
   


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