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Pennsylvania State Education Association - 177,000 current, retired, and future educators and education support profs. in Pennsylvania. 🍎 www.psea.org

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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
PSEA is proud to celebrate the history of Latinx and Hispanic communities and recognize the countless contributions educators and education support professionals from these cultures make to our schools and students every day. #HispanicHeritageMonth
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
PSEA VP Jeff Ney and North Penn EA President Michael George-Reichley joined @governor.pa.gov this morning at North Wales Elementary School as he signed HB 1505, legislation that establishes 30 minutes of daily recess for Pennsylvania's K-5 students.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
On #LaborDay, we celebrate the collective power that has led to better wages and working conditions and the ability to advocate for the needs of education workers and students. 💪 📸 Barry Raker, "Mosaic of Unionism"
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
September is recognized as #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth, a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and encourage conversations about the importance of mental health and preventing suicide. For resources and guidance on how to support students, visit bit.ly/4d6rsaC.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
“Education and healthcare may seem like different professions, but at their core, they are remarkably alike. They are both people-centered professions. Every day, educators and healthcare workers dedicate themselves to improving the lives of others.” bit.ly/3TvWhP9
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"The first strike at Mount Nittany Health since 2004 started at 7 a.m. Monday, when employees represented by SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania began picketing just outside hospital property on the corner of Hospital Drive and East Park Avenue." bit.ly/4x2cmKR
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
The FY 2026-27 state budget delivers major wins for PSEA members, students, and retirees. This special podcast episode breaks down the $565 million boost in adequacy funding, expanded student teacher stipends, and a COLA for pre-Act 9 retirees. 🎧: www.psea.org/podcast
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The FY 2026-27 state budget includes a $10 million increase for student teacher stipends, bringing total funding to $40 million, which means more than 700 more student teachers and their cooperating teachers will receive stipends.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The FY 2026-27 state budget includes a $565 million increase in adequacy and equity funding that is part of the multiyear effort to close the adequacy gap, helping to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to succeed.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
The Pennsylvania 2026-27 budget has passed and includes a HUGE WIN. Along with passage of the budget, policymakers are finally on track to pass a COLA for those who retired before Act 9 of 2001 boosted pensions for subsequent retirees. 👏 🔗: www.psea.org/Final2026-27Budget
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
On #IndependenceDay, we're proud to represent educators & support staff who help prepare the next generation of citizens & leaders. As we celebrate America's 250th, we recognize the vital role public education plays in strengthening our democracy & building a brighter future.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
It is time for state legislators to pass a spending plan that prioritizes public education and the dignity of the commonwealth’s retirees. Read PSEA President Aaron Chapin’s full statement ➡️ www.psea.org/2026-27BudgetDeadline
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Jennifer Dillman, a 20-year life skills teacher at West Perry, joins our podcast to talk about PECO, a countywide celebration she built from scratch that gives students with disabilities a day filled with competition, community, and joy. 🎧: www.psea.org/podcast
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
"PSEA holds the Jenifer J. DuBois Fabric of Unionism Art Competition every two years for members and students to promote the historical significance of the labor movement and its importance to the future." www.psea.org/FOU2026Winners
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
PSEA joins communities across the nation in celebrating #Juneteenth. The fight for equity and inclusion for all people is an ongoing effort that PSEA takes seriously, especially while federal policies erode decades of civil rights progress.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
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: www.psea.org/injuryleavepasseshouse.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The state House passed HB 1814 yesterday, 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: www.psea.org/devicerestri...
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
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. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
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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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Three educator-veterans — retired teacher John Odell, teacher Del Fuller, and retired teacher Dana West — join our latest podcast to share the parallels between serving in uniform and serving in the classroom. 🎧 Listen: www.psea.org/podcast
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
We ❤️ Pennsylvania's school nurses! This #NationalSchoolNurseDay and #NationalNursesWeek, PSEA is proud to celebrate the dedicated and compassionate school nurses who keep students healthy and ready to learn.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
PSEA President Aaron Chapin urged the state House Education Committee to support HB 1919 to strengthen protections for school employees who sustain an injury as a result of student behavior. Read more: www.psea.org/injuryleavetestimony
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
Public education is the bridge to every student’s future. Project 2025 will demolish it. PSEA’s Keystone to Democracy is sharing the truth about Project 2025 and ways we can protect our schools and students. 🔗 www.psea.org/learnmore
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Today, Student PSEA members joined the PA Needs Teachers Coalition to advocate for Pennsylvania’s student teacher stipend program and remind lawmakers why student teachers deserve to be paid for the important work they do. 👏
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 02/05/2026
May marks #AANHPIHeritageMonth, a time to honor the rich histories, cultures, and traditions of AANHPI communities and to celebrate the many contributions they have made to our nation.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
#MayDay is here, and we stand in support of investing in our public schools and strengthening our communities. 💪
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Between March 9–17, a poll surveyed likely Pennsylvania voters on key issues, including federal immigration enforcement actions and proposed cuts to Medicaid, food assistance, and public education. Find the full poll results at www.psea.org/polling2026.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
For the SECOND year in a row, a PSEA member has been named NATIONAL Teacher of the Year! Congrats to Leon Smith, an AP U.S. history and AP African American studies teacher, for being named the 2026 #NationalTOY.👏❤️ Read more about Leon: bit.ly/4ejG34f.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Our latest podcast episode features Rosetta Dufalla and Cheryl Mattern, two leaders who have made a lasting mark on public education. Together, they share the reality of PSEA board work and advice for the next generation of leaders.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ 🎧 www.psea.org/podcast
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
PSEA President Aaron Chapin commended the state House for voting to adopt Gov. Shapiro’s FY 2026-27 budget in House Bill 2400. The budget bill includes an overall increase of nearly $700 million in key funding for public schools. Read more: www.psea.org/PAHousePasses202627Budget
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
On #MayDay (May 1), join us and ALL workers across the nation to take action, stand in solidarity, and help create the schools, workplaces, and communities that our members, families, and neighbors deserve. Learn more: www.psea.org/mayday
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
Writing in a commentary for @inquirer.com, PSEA-Retired member Lynne Kaye called on the state Senate to vote on a cost-of-living adjustment bill for pre-Act 9 retirees. Inquirer subscribers can read more at bit.ly/4ea09O2.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
On #NationalSchoolLibrarianDay and throughout #SchoolLibraryMonth, we join the American Association of School Librarians in celebrating Pennsylvania’s school librarians and the essential role strong school libraries play in transforming student learning. 🧡📚
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
PSEA’s Senior NEA Director Melissa Costantino-Poruben joins our latest podcast episode to share what it’s like bridging state and national education advocacy, managing board responsibilities alongside family and classroom life, and much more. Listen at www.psea.org/podcast.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Today, March 24, the Pennsylvania House Education Committee advanced two bills that will modernize health and counseling services in our public schools. Learn more about House Bill 2285 and House Bill 2218 in PSEA's press release at www.psea.org/school-nurse-counselor-legislation-2026.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
Our latest podcast episode welcomes state Sen. Steve Santarsiero and PSEA Legislative Committee Chair Mike Cherinka to dig into Senate Bill 1014, Pennsylvania's proposed bell-to-bell cellphone ban for public schools. 🎧 Listen: www.psea.org/podcast
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Public education is always on the ballot. 🗳️ We need leaders who respect our professions & stand up for the educators & ESPs who make our schools strong. That’s why PSEA recommends Gov. Shapiro & Lt. Gov. Davis for reelection in 2026. Learn more: bit.ly/46PrRva.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
On #InternationalWomensDay and throughout #WomensHistoryMonth, PSEA celebrates the generations of remarkable women educators, leaders, and advocates whose achievements and sacrifices shaped our past and continue to inspire the future of public education. 💜💪
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
PSEA's Government Relations experts join the latest episode of "Duty Free Lunch" to breakdown Gov. Josh Shapiro's FY 2026-27 state budget proposal and what it means for public education. 🎧 Listen: www.psea.org/podcast
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
As the Pennsylvania Senate Appropriations Committee held its FY 2026-27 budget hearing with the state Department of Education today, PSEA President Aaron Chapin called on lawmakers to provide a cost-of-living adjustment for pre-Act 9 retirees. Read more: bit.ly/4sxRQzL
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
📣 @PSEAPres called on state lawmakers to continue progress toward fixing the state’s unconstitutional school funding system as the Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee convened for a FY 2026-27 budget hearing with the state DOE today. Read more: www.psea.org/FY2026-27HouseBudgetHearing
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Happy #ReadAcrossAmericaDay! 📖🧡 Studies have shown that reading reduces stress, and that reading just 20 minutes a day adds up to reading 1.8 million words per year. It’s also the fastest way for children to grow their vocabulary. #RAA2026
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 01/03/2026
PSEA proudly recognizes every school social worker for the vital role they play in supporting our students every day. Their commitment to students’ social and emotional well-being helps create safe, supportive learning environments where every child can succeed. 💙 #NationalSchoolSocialWorkWeek
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 24/02/2026
#Project2025 will make your professional life harder and create challenges for your students. The Keystone to Democracy project is how we will provide facts about Project 2025 and learn how we can protect our schools, students, and members. www.psea.org/learnmore
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Feb. 23-27 is #PublicSchoolsWeek! 🍎📚 This week, and every week, we recognize Pennsylvania’s strong public schools and the remarkable educators, support professionals, and staff who tirelessly support and empower students every day.
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
In our latest podcast episode, Spring Grove teacher Jason Baker talks about his innovative anthropology and archaeology program, where students design civilizations, bury artifacts, and conduct real digs on school grounds. 🎧 Listen: www.psea.org/podcast
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
In November, the Fran Mano Gallery opened at the Beaver Valley Mall, giving Beaver Co. Career & Technology Center art students a professional space to show their work and connect with the wider community. Read more in the 1/12 issue of Keeping Connected: bit.ly/408QO0F
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
February is Career and Technical Education Month! Shoutout to all of the incredible CTE professionals who teach Pennsylvania's students the necessary skills and knowledge they need to thrive in the trades and professions that inspire them. 💙⚙️
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Pennsylvania State Education Association @pseaorg.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
NEA's February Read Across America books amplify and celebrate Black voices and stories to help students explore how reading can be a path to personal and collective freedom. Learn more about this month's selections: bit.ly/4pM7RA5
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