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by Adnan Alam

Facts about National Parent Teacher Association

With BC-CNS-PTA President

By Cronkite News Service

Here are some facts about the National Parent Teacher Association:

    _ Founded: 1897;

_ Headquarters: Washington, D.C.;

_ Size: The largest parent-involvement organization in the U.S., it has more than 5 million members;

_ Mission: Advocates for the education and well-being of children while acting as a resource for families and communities;

_ Accomplishments: Fought for creation of kindergarten classes, child labor laws, hot-lunch programs and mandatory immunization.