Raising money for your school
Fundraisers have moved beyond bake sales as creative parents help cash-strapped schools look for every extra dollar to boost their budgets.
How one mom transformed her school
Getting Involved: Anna-Marie Booth founded the Parent Teacher Student Association and raised money to support programs at school.
Real-life stories about improving schools
Read these stories from Once Upon a School, a Web site created by best-selling author Dave Eggers to encourage citizens to get involved in their local schools.
The new power parent: 3 who made a difference at their schools
Motivated by a desire to improve schools, parents are creating a new level of partnership with schools and helping to make a difference.
The ins and outs of school finance
Bewildered by budget battles, bonds, parcel taxes and complicated school funding systems? You're not alone.
Let your legislators hear from you
Let your elected officials know where you stand on the issues that affect schools and your child's education.
Getting involved at your preschool
Five ways to participate in your child's preschool program - and why you should.
How parents can help schools get healthy
Do your school's food and fitness programs make the grade? Give them a checkup and learn how to promote health education with these easy tips.
826 Valencia: a great example of giving to schools
Giving to schools can take many forms: volunteering, fundraising or even running for school board. A group called 826 Valencia is giving back by teaching kids that writing is fun.
The community connection: ideas for your school
Put these ideas to work to find out how your school is connecting with the community.
Elections matter for schools
How you vote can affect your local public schools and your community.
School finance: issues to consider
The level of spending per pupil at your school and district is important to consider when evaluating your school.
Bright ideas from our readers: fundraising for your school
From collecting cans to recycling old technology, our readers share their ideas for school fund-raisers.
Who gives to schools: a guide to foundation funding
Does your child's school need play equipment or musical instruments? Here's how to find and get grant money to help pay for it.
25 ways to catch and keep volunteers
Is your parent group looking for new volunteers? Here are tips to lure them in, keep them happy, and avoid the pitfalls that will keep them from coming back.
10 steps to building a bully-free school
When schools create a culture where everyone belongs, bullying is less of a problem.
Create a parenting network and discover the benefits
Find support and fellow advocates by creating a parenting network.
Making the most of larger class sizes
With budget cuts looming, class sizes are bound to be bigger. Here's what to do to make sure your child succeeds in a large class.
The role of the school site council
The school site council plays an important role in decision-making at many schools. Find out what the council does and how you can get involved.
10 easy ways to help your child's school
Volunteering your time or donating equipment can make a big difference at your school. Find out what you can offer.
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