PTA
Coverage of PTA in the Nexus archive.
- Internet quality poor even in major cities, NA panel told
The National Assembly committee highlighted poor internet quality in major cities due to power outages affecting telecom infrastructure. The PTA reported 5G expansion but noted reliance on existing networks, while advocating for local smartphone assembly and renewable energy solutions.
- Do NYC schools need a redistribution of PTA wealth?
City data reveals that wealth is concentrated in a small number of school PTAs in New York City, with 16 PTAs generating over $1 million each out of approximately 1,200 schools.
- Questions about resume gaps are expected. Here's how job seekers can address them
Job seekers with resume gaps are advised to address them honestly and highlight transferable skills. Monique De Liberto, after a 17-year career pause for parenting, successfully re-entered the workforce by showcasing skills from volunteer work and family-related roles, eventually advancing to leadership positions.
- Former Summit Pointe Elementary School PTA Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
Holly Mikkelsen, a former PTA treasurer at Summit Pointe Elementary School in Kansas City, Missouri, pleaded guilty to nine counts of bank and wire fraud. She embezzled over $100,000 from the school's parent teacher association.
- NYC PTA funding inequities: See how much your school’s PTA raises
New York City public schools show significant PTA fundraising disparities, with the top 30 schools (2.5%) raising nearly half of the total funds. Over a third of schools reported raising no money, and 330 failed to report data, highlighting inequities in resources and community engagement.