Ahhhh, summer. Those long days, outdoor adventures, and beautiful nights are here. You survived the end-of-year rat race, and now you’re ready for some well-deserved relaxation.  Start your summer with a complete break from your PTA/PTO leadership duties to allow yourself time to rest and ...

You want a vibrant school community filled with people who are proud of their child’s school, jumping at the chance to volunteer, and excited to be part of something great!  So How Do You Build the Engaged School Community of Your Dreams?  COVID taught us all there’s nothing better than ...

Unequal, insufficient funding for U.S. schools has long driven the need for fundraising efforts to supplement school budgets. But unless you’re an education worker, PTA/PTO leader, or seasoned parent volunteer, you may not know that the importance of fundraising goes well beyond school budgeting. ...

Need more participation in your school’s activities, fundraisers, or volunteer efforts?  Ask a mom.  I spent some time with my kids decorating cookies this week. It’s Summer, and I have some activities planned so they don’t spend too much time on devices or watching TV. A cookie decorating kit was ...

For some parents, it can difficult to describe to their kids what they do for work. Trade stocks. Operational efficiency. Business development. But not for me. One thing I do for work is something all kids around the world understand instantly—I create stories. Once a year, I help develop the ...

When my children’s school shuttered in March, the President and Vice President of our Parent Volunteer Association were adamant about maintaining a sense of community among students and families while social distancing. They came up with a virtual Spirit Week that they hosted on the PVA Facebook ...

I grew up going to retreats all… the… time: youth group retreat, student government retreat, personal retreat, leadership team planning retreat, and the list goes on. There was always a retreat.  I actually enjoy a good retreat. There’s a time and place for the benefits they bring. But after 2020, ...

I have always been a planner. I was the type of person who outlined my 1-, 5-, and even 10-year plan clearly. I moved across the country to pursue my degree and was determined to make my dreams a reality. It was not long before I realized that the path that I was on I was not meant to take. I was ...

“Change the World” feels like a lofty goal; but at Booster, we’ve found a way to make it attainable, tangible, and real.  I have always been a mission-driven person, guided by my values and the goal to make a difference. Post-college, I completed an AmeriCorps year of service with City Year Boston ...