Laura Bay

Past President of National PTA and Washington State PTA. Mother/GMa. Teacher. Advocate for Mental Health/Wellness -MHA. Tweets are my own.

[Laura Bay @PTALauraBay]

@nathanmonell Great photo shoot of two inspiring people!

[Arne Duncan @arneduncan]

There have been 40 school shootings so far this year in America
Forty
That’s one a week
That’s not normal
That’s not ok

I live for, and work for, the day when we decide to value our children more than we value our guns

[Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Exchange @2024SELExchange]

Dr. Bergman continues on to share 3 pillars for cultivating parent-teacher trust & relationships:
1) Place trust/teamwork at the center of family engagement work.
2) Focus on student learning & well-being.
3) Build the infrastructure for adults to learn how to do this work better

[innovaTel (now Iris Telehealth) @InnovaTel_Team]

innovaTel is proud to sponsor @PJK4brainhealth as the keynote for the @_OCBH Leadership Conference. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

#OCBH #BehavioralHealth
https://t.co/dvEwG9P7PN

[Patrick J. Kennedy @PJK4brainhealth]

The high concentration of THC in these marijuana products is not what people grew up with. We need to listen to the research, which is clearly pointing to harmful consequences like increased risk of psychosis. https://t.co/ETfD79vtWX

[Patrick J. Kennedy @PJK4brainhealth]

UnitedHealth Group and other insurers should use profits to invest in mental health and substance use disorder care during this national crisis – not increase their record profits! https://t.co/IAViJYiz3d

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

National PTA is pleased to announce that 10 PTAs from across the country have been selected to receive a grant from our Center for Family Engagement to help strengthen partnerships between families and schools https://t.co/BUkfq4VcUc. Congratulations to the grant recipients!

[The Kennedy Forum @kennedyforum]

Recovery from mental illness is possible with support and treatment. It’s critical that we hold our health plans accountable for equal coverage of care. This #NationalMentalIlnessAwarenessWeek, take a moment to learn about your rights at https://t.co/JXXvDjK1cW. #DontDenyMe

[Learning Heroes @BeALearningHero]

How to Get the Most Out of Parent-Teacher Meetings, Especially This Year https://t.co/fDwGHdg3Cs via @UniNoticias

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

The Smart Talk is an interactive website that enables parents and kids to work together to create a set of personalized rules regarding privacy settings, screen time, and apps. Learn more at https://t.co/OwhH5JkTcQ.

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

Did you know? You can use other National PTA programs—such as STEM + Families, Reflections, PTA Connected and more—to earn your School of Excellence designation. Enroll now at https://t.co/1ioOZNoA8p

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

One week left to apply for over $600K in funding National PTA is offering to help host programs for families in the areas of digital safety, STEM, literacy, healthy lifestyles & the arts. Visit https://t.co/qDXMNcKHol to apply by Tuesday, Sept. 27 at 5 p.m. EDT.

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

Thank you @SecVilsack for your commitment to the health and success of our nation’s youth! National PTA remains committed to advocating to ensure all children have access to critical nutritious food options. #PTATakesAction #TakeActionTuesday

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

ATTN PTAs! $600K+ in program funding is available now from National PTA!

From online safety & STEM to healthy lifestyles & the arts, we will provide nearly 500 PTAs with funding to help conduct programs for families in your community. Apply now at https://t.co/qDXMNcKHol.

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

Inspired by our 2021-2023 School of Excellence honorees and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Award recipients? Enroll today at https://t.co/1ioOZNoA8p and begin your journey to improve your school, strengthen family engagement and achieve Excellence. #PTAExcellence

[Learning Heroes @BeALearningHero]

On 8/18, join The @Hunt_Institute & @NationalParents for an #EdHomeroom webinar with panelists @KYCommishGlass @FACE_CMSD @radiokeri & @eyalbergman as they discuss how education systems can effectively use parent engagement. Register here: https://t.co/r327fCxc6V

[Learning Heroes @BeALearningHero]

As your family prepares for #BacktoSchool2022, hear from real families as they discuss what's more important to them in @PBSKids Talk About!

[Patrick J. Kennedy @PJK4brainhealth]

Exciting to see so many Americans gain access to insurance coverage. Now let’s make sure insurers are held accountable for covering mental health and substance use disorder services! https://t.co/N0ANrZqzYf

[The Kennedy Forum @kennedyforum]

Seeking treatment for substance use but worried about out-of-pocket costs? Learn more about your rights to equal insurance coverage for mental health and addiction treatment—and what to do if you’re wrongfully denied—at https://t.co/JXXvDjK1cW. #DontDenyMe

[NationalPTA @NationalPTA]

Our #PTAReflections DEI Exhibit ends Aug. 12! This interactive virtual showcase displays artists of color and their allies’ artwork that expresses and affirms their beliefs and identities. Explore diverse stories at https://t.co/2U5Zph8edI