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PTA (Parent-teacher association)

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.

Stands for
Parent-teacher association
Used in
All four UK nations (details may differ), United States
Topic
Governance

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PTO (Parent-teacher organization) United States
A school's parent and teacher group that is not affiliated with the national PTA.

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