Episode #23
The Matriarchy Ep. 23: The Power of the PTA: Strengthening Public Schools — A Conversation with Michigan PTA Leaders on Advocacy and the Unpaid Labor of Women
Apr 24, 20261h 1mS1
<p>In this powerful conversation with Michigan PTA leaders Dr. Tonya Whitehead and Jenna McMechan, we explore how the PTA plays a vital role in strengthening public schools and supporting students, teachers, and families in our state - and across the nation. The discussion dives into the importance of education advocacy and how everyday leadership within parent-teacher organizations helps shape policy, resources, and school communities.</p><p>We also examine the often unseen reality of women’s unpaid labor—work that sustains schools, families, and communities but is too often overlooked or undervalued. From organizing, caregiving, volunteering, and advocacy, women cont...
