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A parent–teacher association/organization ( PTA/PTO ), parent–teacher–friend association ( PTFA ), [1] [2] or parent–teacher–student association ( PTSA) is a formal organization comprising parents, teachers and staff that is intended to facilitate parental participation in a school.
- PTA
- 17 February 1897; 126 years ago (as National Congress of Mothers), Washington, D.C., US
- Nathan R. Monell, CAE, executive director
- Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Oct 11, 2004 · P.T. & A.: Directed by Kenneth Shapiro. With Ray Romano, Patricia Heaton, Brad Garrett, Monica Horan. Debra complains about how Ray dresses for the PTA meetings and Ray makes up a lie that the other women at the PTA say Debra dresses "trampy". Hurt by this, Debra decides to have revenge on the PTA.
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- Comedy
- Kenneth Shapiro
- 2004-10-11
Sep 18, 2018 · William Lovelace/Getty Images. A single mom who wears miniskirts is the scorn of a small town. Fifty years ago this month, the song "Harper Valley P.T.A." made singer Jeannie C. Riley the first...
- Elizabeth Blair
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Mar 23, 2023 · The story behind Jeannie C. Riley’s “Harper Valley P.T.A.” seems somewhat far-fetched, but the song’s meaning is so relatable at the same time. Listeners empathize with the fictional widow ...
- Staff Writer
- 3 min
Nov 2, 2022 · Written by the legendary songwriter Tom T. Hall, “Harper Valley P.T.A.” tells the story of a miniskirted young widow who lashes out at the hypocrisy of a parent-teacher association that’s ...