"On Purpose" -- A new book by Samuel Casey Carter
Discover how 12 ordinary schools achieved extraordinary results -- Arlington Traditional School featured in Chapter 8!
"Best-selling author Samuel Casey Carter"
showcases 12 extraordinary schools where confident children joyfully strive to accomplish worthy goals in concert with their friends. These mainstream American institutions focus on a culture of character as the foundation of a great school, and demonstrate scalable, sustainable, and replicable models... The results are undeniable:
- Dramatically improved lives of the children entrusted to their care
- Students with lasting personal character and a strong sense of purpose
- Motivated teachers who feel rewarded for their work
- Remarkable student achievement"
Learn more about Carter's new book HERE. |
Welcome to the Arlington County Council of PTAs (CCPTA). The CCPTA comprises local PTA units from 22 elementary schools, 5 middle schools and 3 high schools located in Arlington County. Organized under the authority of the Virginia PTA, our mission is to promote the goals of PTA - supporting and speaking on behalf of children in our schools, helping parents to be effective guardians and role models for their children, and encouraging greater parental involvement at the school level.