parent-teacher organization

American  

[pair-uhnt-tee-cher awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn, par-uhnt] / ˈpɛər əntˈti tʃər ˌɔr gə nəˈzeɪ ʃən, ˈpær ənt /

noun

1. an organization made up of parents and teachers at a school that works together to promote mutual understanding and to increase the effectiveness of the educational program. PTO

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Example Sentences

A board liaison and the treasurer of the band’s parent-teacher organization will soon work with Perry to create a plan and a budget for the money.

From Washington Post • Oct. 14, 2022

But that explanation doesn’t square with past progress on this issue, said Samantha Fogg, who co-chairs the citywide parent-teacher organization, Seattle Council PTSA.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022

If your son doesn’t understand the bureaucracy of school budgets, the parent-teacher organization, and school administration, be sure to explain some basics to him without being too specific about possible courses of action.

From Slate • Mar. 12, 2020

The parent-teacher organization just recently raised the money to put a school logo decal on the gym floor.

From Washington Times • Jan. 2, 2017

“It’s just an extension of when the local parent-teacher organization came to my mom and asked if she would teach the kids on our hill,” said Barbara Ann, who heads the current instruction program.

From New York Times • Jan. 23, 2013