Pennsylvania State Education Association - Representing 177,000 current, retired, and future educators, nurses, and education support profs. in Pennsylvania. 🍎
PSEA proudly celebrates our LGBTQIA+ educators & support staff who help make our schools safe, welcoming & inclusive spaces for all students. We support you and honor the diversity that strengthens our schools and communities. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
“It’s very difficult to find special education teachers now... If we’re able to capitalize students’ interest because of the opportunities they’ve had at Baldwin-Whitehall, it meets all the needs.” https://t.co/8gEnWlkvem
"The agreement includes gradual salary increases, as well as increases to teacher contributions to healthcare benefits. It begins retroactively in the 2025-26 school year and runs through 2029-30." https://t.co/BTr3oI5gZw
"These Northern York fourth graders are part of the annual living history event, where they perform near the gravesite of their local historical subjects.” https://t.co/oyEv5QYp7K
"The tentative agreement includes compensation improvements, enhanced employee benefits, expanded professional development opportunities &several changes designed to provide employees with greater flexibility & more predictable income throughout the year." https://t.co/cdWr2FCeev
"The bill, introduced by Reps. Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Friel (D-Chester), would also require school districts to continue providing health insurance and other benefits, while employees would continue to accrue service time toward their pension." https://t.co/DhojUmBIYp
The Pa. House Ed. Committee voted to approve HB1919, legislation that will create stronger protections for educators & support staff who are unable to perform their job duties because of an injury stemming from student behavior. Read our full statement: https://t.co/BnzQDD6sW6.
"Steele’s bill would allow exceptions for students who have a cellphone as part of their IEP or 504 service agreement, use a cellphone for translation or have permission from a teacher to use it as an educational instrument for a limited duration." https://t.co/ccwMqRHAEc
Today, the state House passed HB 1814, bipartisan legislation establishing a consistent, statewide expectation that all Pa. schools must restrict possession and prohibit student use of mobile devices during the school day.
Read PSEA’s full statement: https://t.co/UXiMXag447.
"Rather than requiring a traditional, unpaid student teaching semester, the program fulfills certification requirements by integrating supervised clinical experiences and paid district-based work throughout the 15-month program." https://t.co/FLBUifugkB
“Our staff represents 486 years of total service to the district. This contract includes raises that keep up with surrounding districts and helps recruit and retain staff for years to come.” https://t.co/DFGPr0OOyh
As the school year comes to an end and summer approaches, many educators are looking forward to relaxing with a good book. If you’re building your summer reading list, consider these eight book recommendations from fellow NEA members. 📚 😎 https://t.co/It33CkOTnC
"Developing Future Special Educators will give more than 800 Pennsylvania high school students early exposure to a career as a special education teacher and opportunities to earn college credits before graduating from high school." https://t.co/Aum7oZfBXA
On #MemorialDay, we honor those who gave everything in service to this country. The freedoms we exercise every day are preserved and defended by men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice.
"More than 200 Central Cambria High School students eagerly took to the streets Tuesday morning to engage in a community service project called 'Brighten the ‘Burg.'" https://t.co/hIDc2Qtk0R
Es #Eldíadelaselecciones en Pensilvania.
Las urnas están abiertas de 7 a.m. a 8 p.m. Recuerde que, si está en la fila antes de las 8 p.m, puede votar.
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Tomorrow is the #PrimaryElection in Pennsylvania! Every 👏 vote 👏 counts. 👏
Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Voting by mail? Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m.
Whether you have to return your mail ballot or voting in person, make sure you have a game plan for election day!
Get ready for the primary election at https://t.co/pnffoZDZoZ.
☀️ Every minute of summer reading adds up!
Give your students new books for summer with funds from a ClassroomsCount™ campaign: https://t.co/ycE869oi6o