Conversation Starters for the Holiday Dinner Table

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With holiday meals approaching, and families gathering for time around the table, planning how to incorporate conversation starters can be a positive experience. Politics aside, conversation is a great way to bridge the gap between generations and create a healthy environment where ideas and stories…

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Help Kids with Homework (Infographic)

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For those who don’t have a routine — or even those who do — our infographic gives insight on types of learning, and tips for creating an environment where homework can be a positive experience for you and your kids. Types of Learning Styles It’s…

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Selling Online To Boost Profits

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Did you know that organizations selling online average a 30 percent increase in profits? But building a website, let alone online stores, can be a daunting task for your parent-teacher group if there’s no one familiar with the intricacies of the process. How (and where…

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Preserve Carved Pumpkins

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You’ve spent hours carefully carving and crafting your pumpkins, and now await the doom of their inevitable decay. But, it doesn’t have to be this way. Did you know? In 2017, farmers in the top 16 pumpkin-producing States harvested 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins, implying…

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5 Fall Fundraising Ideas

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Just like that, Fall is upon us. The end of the year when everyone is searching inward and giving thanks; and searching outward for opportunities to share in giving. More than just a seasonal change, there’s a palpable energy and warmth that precedes Winter, and…

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Get Sponsorships for Your Organization

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A primary consideration for parent-teacher groups planning events and activities is how they’ll align the funding to make it a success. For example, gathering sponsors to help offset costs can mean the difference between extras at the back-to-school barbecue and not being able to hold…

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Have a Better Relationship with the School Front Office

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Opening With the school year beginning, it’s wise to get to know the people you’ll be interacting with this semester. Beyond the everyday ‘hello’ in passing, you’ll be reliant upon the front office at your school for updated contact information, school calendars, and district schedules.…

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Parent Communication 101

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To fully understand parent communication — and build a strategy around your different types of members — you’ll be required to have a basic acceptance of “one size doesn’t fit all.” You’re mistaken if you think a communication strategy will be perfect because, well, it…

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3 Ways an Online Directory Keeps Members Engaged

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By offering an online directory, you allow members to stay in touch and connected throughout the school year and holiday breaks. Although printed versions work, they often times are not updated in real-time with member and family contact information edits. If a member doesn’t have…

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