Purpose: to promote the education and welfare of children
Members: 6,500,000
The National PTA works to bring together home, school, and community in order to improve the lives of children. Its members include parents, teachers, school administrators, and other community members. The National PTA works to encourage legislation that is beneficial to children. The organization publishes ARTeffects Newsletter, Our Children, and What’s Happening in Washington, as well as a variety of other materials on parenting and education.