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What is the PTA and what does it actually do for all involved in the education of teachers, students and the community?

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This short essay defines Parent Teacher Association and who it helps along with what this organization does.

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To start with the PTA/PTO stands for Parent Teacher Association or Parent Teacher Organization. It is a forum for parents and teachers to work together in resolving educational problems on the local, state and national levels. The teachers mainly take an active role in these associations and work with parents on curriculum and instructional ...

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