PSEA is a community of education professionals who make a difference in the lives of students every day.
Why is PSEA using the term “minority” when speaking about our members from historically marginalized ethnic groups in the U.S.?
We recognize that using minoritized language feels both dated and factually incorrect from a global perspective. In public education in Pennsylvania, our members of color represent a minority of our total members. The Minority Affairs Committee (MAC), partnered with governance and other PSEA committees, actively works to change that. These groups are striving for racial and ethnic equity and inclusion within the organization. In fact, this is MAC’s mission. We hope the resources on this page are helpful in your efforts to support this goal so the word “minority” can change to appropriately reflect our membership.
Identity matters. It allows PSEA to provide focused leadership training for our members of color, gives us the ability to provide statewide networking opportunities, and helps us put our words into practice. Our ethnic minority members can help create and maintain our Association’s vibrancy and relevancy by being active at all levels: their local associations, their regions, PSEA, and NEA.
How to verify and update your Ethnic Classification online:
Kizzy Nicholas: Board of Directors, Ethnic Minority Representative
July 2024
The Minority Affairs Committee provides input into the NEA-RA MAC scholarship and the Gettysburg minority scholarship program.
