National PTA's Issue Priorities complement PTA's mission of advocating for services and policies in Washington that benefit children, educating parents to be advocates for their children and engaging community members in support of public education.

National PTA's current advocacy efforts focus on three broad areas:

You can become part of the PTA's advocacy effort by joining the Member-to-Member Network. Let your voice be heard! Sign-up today at www.pta.org/ptawashington/index.asp

Rhode Island PTA's advocacy efforts at the state level support PTA priorities here in Rhode Island. Positions taken by the Rhode Island PTA are developed through Position Statements approved by the Board of Managers and/or Resolutions approved by the membership. Local units and Councils are encouraged to submit their concerns in the form of resolutions for consideration at the Annual Fall Congress Meeting. For more information on how to strengthen the PTA voice for all children in your community, contact the Rhode Island PTA at www.rhodeislandpta.org.