Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast
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Sometimes, your child forgets to share the notes from their backpack that tell you everything that’s happening at their school. On Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast, we give you the inside scoop on how to help your child succeed—in school and at home. We discuss real issues with parents and experts—from handling homework to school discipline—to support you every step of the way! Join the conversation using #BackpackNotes and learn more at PTA.org/BackpackNotes.
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Anxiety or Depression? What Every Parent Needs to Know
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Nov 03, 2026 |
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Why We Teach: A Conversation with Leon Smith
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Oct 23, 2026 |
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Kindness in the Classroom with Ms. Chang
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Oct 07, 2026 |
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From Grief to Action: Nicole Hockley’s Story
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Sep 23, 2026 |
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Inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders to Do Something
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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Reimagining What Schools Look Like
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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Behind the Scenes in the School Cafeteria
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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Promising Practices in Rural Schools
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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Advocating for an Accurate, Well-Rounded Curriculum
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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How Schools Can Challenge All High Achievers
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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Preparing Educators to Engage Families
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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How to be an Ally to Transgender Youth
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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Playground Politics: How Kids Make Friends
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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How to Talk with Your Kids About Addiction
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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Raising Children Who Love the Environment
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Mar 01, 2023 |
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Finding the Best Summer Program for Your Child
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Feb 15, 2023 |
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Social Media 201: Embracing the Digital World
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Feb 01, 2023 |
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Why Your Child's School Isn't More Diverse
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Jan 18, 2023 |
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Your Child’s Career Exploration Starts Now
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Dec 07, 2022 |
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How Policy Shapes Family-School Partnerships
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Nov 16, 2022 |
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Speaking Up for Every Child: Tips from a Parent Advocate
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Nov 09, 2022 |
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Helping Your Child Through Crises
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Oct 26, 2022 |
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Overcoming Math Anxiety
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Oct 12, 2022 |
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An Inside Look at School Ratings
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Sep 28, 2022 |
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Supporting Children through School Transitions
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Sep 14, 2022 |
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Improving Student Wellness
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May 18, 2022 |
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Addressing Learning Loss
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May 11, 2022 |
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The Teacher Burnout Crisis
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May 04, 2022 |
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Fostering Student Motivation
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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Parents’ Guide to College Admissions
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Mar 02, 2022 |
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Helping Kids Understand Money
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Feb 16, 2022 |
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Why Aren’t There More Black Teachers?
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Feb 02, 2022 |
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Do My Child’s Test Scores Really Matter?
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Families in Transition: Lessons from the Military
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Jan 05, 2022 |
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Cooking with Kids: Tips from Duff Goldman
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Our Culture is More than a Holiday with Sheetal Sheth
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Nov 24, 2021 |
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Raising Kids Who Change the World featuring Marley Dias & Dr. Janice Johnson Dias
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Nov 10, 2021 |
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Supporting Students of Color
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Oct 27, 2021 |
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Social Media & Cyberbullying 101
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Oct 13, 2021 |
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What is Social and Emotional Learning Anyway?
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Sep 29, 2021 |
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Back to School with the CDC
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Sep 15, 2021 |
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Are You Practicing Parent Self-Care?
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May 12, 2021 |
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How Can We Normalize Talking about Mental Health?
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May 12, 2021 |
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How Can I Help My Teen Manage Stress?
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May 12, 2021 |
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How Can We Prioritize Wellness at School?
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May 12, 2021 |
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Is My Teen Having a Mental Health Crisis?
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May 12, 2021 |
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Best of Seasons 1-3
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Apr 28, 2021 |
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How to Help LGBTQ Youth Thrive
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Dec 02, 2020 |
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Get on Board: Enhancing Parent Teacher Partnerships
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Nov 25, 2020 |
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Surviving Quarantine with Your Teen
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Nov 18, 2020 |
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Inside the Principal's Office
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Nov 10, 2020 |
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Raising Kids Who Embrace Race
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Nov 04, 2020 |
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How to Handle Bullying
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Oct 28, 2020 |
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Get Inspired by Your Young Artist
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Oct 21, 2020 |
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Exploring Learning Differences during COVID-19
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Oct 14, 2020 |
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Raising Lifelong Voters
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Oct 07, 2020 |
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Prioritizing COVID-19 Relief & Recovery
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Sep 30, 2020 |
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Navigating Online Resources During COVID-19
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Sep 23, 2020 |
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Talking Race & KidLit
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Sep 16, 2020 |
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Education Finance 201: COVID-19 Bonus Episode
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Jun 05, 2020 |
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COVID-19 & Back to School?
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Jun 02, 2020 |
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Keep Your Cool: Tackling Behavioral Issues
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May 26, 2020 |
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Raising Curious Kids
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May 19, 2020 |
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Growing Great Readers
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May 12, 2020 |
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Interview with National Teacher of the Year
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May 05, 2020 |
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Online Learning During COVID-19
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Apr 28, 2020 |
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What's Going on in My Kid's Brain?
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Apr 21, 2020 |
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Supporting Our Kids: Special Education 101
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Apr 14, 2020 |
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Tackling COVID-19 Anxiety Together
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Apr 07, 2020 |
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Money Talks: School Finance 101
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Mar 31, 2020 |
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How to Talk to Your Kid about Gun Violence
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Mar 24, 2020 |
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Don't Break a Sweat: Navigating Youth Sports
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Mar 17, 2020 |
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Beyond Academics: Preparing Your Kids for Life
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Nov 20, 2019 |
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How College Ready Are You?
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Nov 13, 2019 |
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Partnering with Your Child's Teacher
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Oct 30, 2019 |
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Asking the "Right" Questions
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Oct 23, 2019 |
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How to Handle Homework: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
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Oct 16, 2019 |
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How to Raise Confident Kids
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Oct 09, 2019 |
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The Myth of the Uninvolved Parent
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Oct 02, 2019 |
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Recess: Is it Just for Play?
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Sep 25, 2019 |
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Middle School: What Every Parent Should Know
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Sep 13, 2019 |
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How is Your Kid Really Doing in School?
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Sep 13, 2019 |
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The Truth about School Discipline in America
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Sep 13, 2019 |
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Introducing...Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast
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Sep 13, 2019 |