Utah PTA Pulse Podcast

This episode of the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast discusses the upcoming Advocacy Conference, scheduled for September 27, 2024. The conference aims to empower parents and community members to advocate for children's education and well-being.Key Points:Who should attend: The conference is open to all PTA members and community members interested in education advocacy. Local PTA presidents are particularly encouraged to attend.Theme: "Uniting Voices, Empowering Change: We're All in This Together" reflects the

This episode discusses the beginning of the school year and the role of PTAs (Parent Teacher Associations). Here are the key points:School's Back (and Maybe a Little Early): The conversation starts with the hosts acknowledging the school year has begun and expressing mixed feelings about the earlier start dates.PTA Membership : A significant portion of the episode focuses on the importance of PTA membership. Key points include:Joining the PTA is crucial for supporting schools and advocating for

Tune in to the Utah PTA Pulse Podcast for an informative discussion on 529 plans! Our hosts, Cammy, Angelee, and Mike, from the Utah PTA, will be joined by Richard, Executive Director at my529, to answer all your questions about this popular college savings tool. We'll cover topics like: What is a 529 plan? Who can open an account? Do I have to be a Utah resident? How many accounts can I open? Can friends and relatives contribute to an account? Who can be a beneficiary? Is my investment insured or