Pennsylvania State Education Association - Representing 177,000 current, retired, and future educators, nurses, and education support profs. in Pennsylvania. đ
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"As part of this first round of funding, families of approximately 860,000 children who are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks can expect to receive benefits starting this week." bit.ly/3SztOr3
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"National Teacher of the Year Leon Smith headlined state Sen. Vincent Hughesâ Men Making a Difference ceremony, where nearly 100 young men and community leaders were honored for leadership, mentorship and service." bit.ly/3RUzJHb
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"Dozens of student aides and teachers spoke against the decision to cut the positions at the meeting. Aides work with students who have individualized education programs and English-language learning students." bit.ly/4xjzGof
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"According to the PSEA, the percentage of public-school students receiving special education services has increased from about 15% to nearly 21% over the past decade, representing roughly 350,000 students statewide." bit.ly/4fzdqAD
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âItâs very difficult to find special education teachers now... If weâre able to capitalize studentsâ interest because of the opportunities theyâve had at Baldwin-Whitehall, it meets all the needs.â bit.ly/4xi8g2n
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"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." bit.ly/4frPUp1
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"These Northern York fourth graders are part of the annual living history event, where they perform near the gravesite of their local historical subjects.â bit.ly/4uLpwLD
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"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." bit.ly/3QgxugH
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"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." bit.ly/4x8m4MF
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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: psea.org/injuryleavepasseshoâŚ.
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"Steeleâs 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." bit.ly/435bB73
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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 PSEAâs full statement: psea.org/devicerestrictionpaâŚ.
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"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." bit.ly/4wY1caT
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âThey feel like theyâve been abandoned. Theyâve been kicked to the curb after all the years they gave the Commonwealth.â bit.ly/3Qbjfd0
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âOur 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.â bit.ly/4wWCB66
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As the school year comes to an end and summer approaches, many educators are looking forward to relaxing with a good book. If youâre building your summer reading list, consider these eight book recommendations from fellow NEA members. đ đ bit.ly/4vc8nKK
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"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." bit.ly/4uBxOWm
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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.
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"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 âBurg.'" bit.ly/3RpB5JA
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