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  ♦ To promote the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community and  place of worship.

♦ To raise the standards of home life.

♦ To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and youth.

♦ To bring into closer relation the home and school, that parents and teachers may  cooperate intelligently in the education of children and youth.

♦ To develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will  secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in physical, mental,  spiritual and social education.

  ♦ Every child deserves to have his/her basic needs met.

♦ Every child deserves a quality education.

♦ Education should be designed to meet every child's individual needs.

♦ Public education is the most appropriate forum to prepare children for life in a  democratic society.

♦ Every child deserves our continued commitment to advocacy.

♦ PTA should take the lead in parent involvement by training parents to be partners  in education.

♦ We are responsible for identifying, understanding and meeting the needs of our  diverse membership.

♦ Educators are an integral part of our organization.

♦ Education and leadership training and self-evaluation are essential at all levels.

♦ Programs and materials should be provided to enhance parenting skills.

♦ Taking risks leads to growth.