parent-teacher association

noun

often capitalized P&T&A

: an organization of local groups of teachers and the parents of their pupils that works for the improvement of the schools and the benefit of the pupils

Examples of parent-teacher association in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But installing shade can cost thousands, even tens of thousands, of dollars; the parent-teacher association at one Florida school fundraised to install a $17,000 structure, for instance. —Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 23 Sep. 2024

These initiatives can be spearheaded by parent-teacher associations or student volunteers, fostering a sense of collective responsibility and support. —Jennifer O’Brien, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2024

In February, principals at the four schools losing their Title I status started notifying their parent-teacher associations of the change. —Nicole Asbury, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024

For more information, ask your child's school parent-teacher association (PTA) or principal. —Nafeesah Allen, Parents, 8 Jan. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above