The Emerson PTA is part of a large network of PTA organizations including the Illinois PTA and National PTA. All groups are focused on advocating for children.
Illinois PTA
The Illinois PTA takes an active role in monitoring and advocating for child-positive legislation in the Illinois state goverment. You can stay on top of current activites at the Legislation section of the Illinois PTA website.
National PTA Takes Action
from the National PTA website
Child advocacy is at the heart of PTA's mission and vision. Taking action provides both parents and PTA leaders with the resources to become more involved with their community at home and their community across the nation. PTA provides the following services to assist advocacy efforts and allow parents to stay knowledgeable about key issues affecting children:
PTA Takes Action Network — PTA’s Advocacy Network is a simple way to get involved and helps you stay informed on federal policies affecting children. Connect with policymakers at the local, state and federal levels, as well as your community and the media. This network helps secure effective laws governing the care and protection of children and youth.
PTA Takes Action Update — Learn about what’s happening on Capitol Hill and about legislative issues affecting families, schools and communities.
PTA Takes Action Alert — Subscribe now and receive the important Action Alerts from Washington DC that affect your community.
President's message
Dear Emerson Families,I want to take a moment as the holiday season begins and say "Thank You!!"You have shown your deep commitment to the PTA's vision of "making every child's potential a reality" through your overwhelming donation of time and... Continue »