It believes that any changes in school structure or funding should be measured by the likely outcomes for all children in accord with the obligation to prepare all children to become effective, productive adult citizens. The National PTA believes that no one educational program is best for all children. Public school personnel and parents must address the different ways that children learn and how public school systems can provide the best education for all children. Public school choice means an offering of educational programs from a range of possible options within public schools. The National PTA supports educational choices within public schools and believes that parents should be involved in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of public school choice plans.
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The National PTA believes that public support of any school must not be allowed to detract or divert money from the continued operation of a viable system of public education. While national position statements provide helpful information and direction on challenging issues, as always, it is most important that you work with your local school and state PTA office to stay informed and take an active role in making school reform decisions that affect the children in your community. All Rights Reserved.