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parent-teacher associations  

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  • Parent-teacher associations are organizations that advocate for the needs of children on a range of issues, from educational to safety and health concerns. With the goal of increasing collaboration between parents and schools, organizations have made an impact in the political and social arenas and have contributed to educational policy reform. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Parent-Teacher Associations]

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