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Booster club

A parent group that raises money for a school team or activity.

Used in
United States
Topic
School life

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PTA (Parent-teacher association) All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
A group of parents and staff that organises fundraising and social events to support the school. In the US the PTA is also a national organisation; groups not linked to it are PTOs.

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