The mission of the National PTA is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children through collaboration, commitment, accountability, respect, inclusivity, and integrity.
The Phoebe Apperson Hearst Awards aim to recognize and honor PTAs that exhibit exceptional success in fostering family engagement within schools. Specifically, these awards are given to PTAs that have achieved the National PTA School of Excellence designation, showcasing their effectiveness in involving families in student achievement and school improvement efforts. These awards are the highest accolade given by National PTA for excellence in family engagement.