National Parent Teacher Association breaks ties with Meta amid child-safety trials

Maria Simulescu

The National Parent Teacher Association is splitting with Meta as the social media giant's high-profile child-safety court cases unfold. Yvonne Johnson, the president of the influential education-focused nonprofit, said in a letter to members obtained by CNBC on Friday that the organization will not "pursue renewal funding from Meta to support PTA Connected for 2026," referring to an initiative intended to help educate parents, children and teachers about digital safety tools and resources. "As