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Week of 6-16-2025
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Inside this issue
- President Chapin calls for continued action on education equity funding
- Judicial retentions: Why your vote matters
- PSEA supports diversity, equity, and inclusion all year ’round
- PSEA: 173 years strong, and just getting started
- Member Benefits spotlight: Contact Fill contact lenses
- PEARL & Center for Professional Learning – summer series
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President Chapin calls for continued action on education equity funding
Pennsylvania is making real headway in tackling long-standing inequities in school funding. But reversing course now could undo the progress.
In an op‑ed published in newspapers across the state, PSEA President Aaron Chapin breaks down how last year’s bipartisan funding reforms are already transforming classrooms across the commonwealth. From hiring new teachers and expanding STEM offerings to bolstering mental-health services and launching full-day kindergarten, the momentum is undeniable.
As the General Assembly weighs the next budget, PSEA urges lawmakers to continue the investment, close the gaps, and build an equitable, constitutional public education system our members and our students deserve.
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Judicial retentions: Why your vote matters
Don’t forget to fill out your ballots in the November General Election and vote YES to retain Supreme Court judges Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht.
These no‑opponent “yes/no” retention elections occur after a judge’s initial 10‑year term, and they shape crucial decisions on everything from education funding to redistricting.
Visit PSEA’s Action Center to find out why you should vote to retain these three judges, and to see a clear guide on the process and timeline to help you stay informed
Your vote keeps experienced, fair-minded judges on the bench.
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PSEA supports diversity, equity, and inclusion all year ’round
In the midst of Pride Month and having just celebrated Juneteenth this past week, we want to take a moment to say that at PSEA, diversity, equity, and inclusion aren't just boxes to check. They're at the core of everything we do, and are central to our mission, vision, values, and goals.
From advocating for fair school funding to promotiong culturally responsive teaching, to fighting discrimination wherever it rears its head, PSEA stands with educators and students from every background.
Through ongoing training, partnerships, and policy work, we're building schools where everyone feels seen, valued, and empowered to succeed.
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PSEA: 173 years strong, and just getting started
Did you know PSEA has been advocating for public education in Pennsylvania for 173 years? That’s right, more than a century and a half of educators and support professionals fighting for students, schools, and each other.
The world has changed a lot since 1852. But what hasn’t changed is the passion of educators like you. Every day, in schools across the commonwealth, you carry forward a legacy built by generations who believed in the power of public education and union solidarity.
At a time when some would rather erase or distort the history of unions, we decided to celebrate ours.
Click the thumbnail above to watch a video we put together to connect our past, present, and future.
PSEA’s history is your history. And we’re proud you’re part of it.
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Member Benefits spotlight: Contact Fill contact lenses
PSEA Member Benefits offers members and their families big savings on brand-name contact lenses through Contact Fill.
Program Benefits:
- Dependable service to your home, school, or office
- Free standard shipping and handling on all orders (use promotion code "PSEA")
- Convenient 24/7 online ordering
- Personable customer service
- No hidden charges
- PSEA members must log in to take advantage of this discount program
- NVA vision insurance accepted as a form of payment
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PEARL & Center for Professional Learning – summer series
Visit the new, improved PEARL today and choose from more than 95 asynchronous courses available for Act 48 credit and Chapter 14 verification.
You can find multiple courses that interest you in any of these tracks:
- Book Studies
- Educational Equity
- Pedagogy
- Policy
- Pupil Services
- Special Populations
- Technology in Education
- SEL & Wellness
- Intro to the 3D Science Standards
- Understanding Autism: Supporting Student Behavior with Compassion and Strategy
- Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom Today: What Is It and What Does It Look Like in the Classroom?
- The Missing Link to Help Them Think: Connecting Executive Function and SEL Skills to Boost Student Achievement
- Beautiful Child
- The Body Keeps the Score
Earn postgraduate credits from PennWest University for $70 each!
More than 150 postgraduate credits are available across a wide range of teaching and learning topics.
These postgraduate credits (micro-credentials) can count toward the 24 credits required for a Level II certificate and also may count toward salary advancement.*
For support professionals, these courses may meet Chapter 14 requirements.**
*Check your contract to determine if you can apply standalone postgraduate credits for column movement.
**Seek approval from your employer prior to completing hours to apply toward Chapter 14 requirements.
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