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The critical role of PTAs

Amidst budgetary constraints, the role of Parents Teachers Associations (PTAs) becomes more critical in the overall health of a school.

PTAs have been established for a variety of good reasons. First and foremost, is to acts as a bridge between the school and the community.

Without such a structure, a school can easily run the risk of existing like an ivory tower, isolated and insulated from the community it was created to serve. The risk should be avoided at all costs.

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