Welcome to "The Source," an e-newsletter exclusively for Student PSEA members. In each issue, you'll receive the latest updates from your association, advice from veteran educators, professional development offerings, and more to support you as an aspiring educator.

Inside this issue

• Pennsylvania House of Representatives passes top PSEA legislative priorities
• Student PSEA's 2023-24 Executive Board
• Former Student PSEA president spotlighted at House of Delegates
• Renew your Student PSEA membership
• Plan your career in education with PSEA
• Center for Professional Learning’s summer events
• Member Benefit spotlight: Verizon Wireless

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Pennsylvania House of Representatives passes top PSEA legislative priorities

Earlier this month, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed two bills that are among PSEA's top legislative priorities to help solve the educator shortage.

• House Bill 141 will create a "Grow Your Own" program to help paraprofessionals and other school support staff go back to college to earn their teaching credentials.
• House Bill 688 will establish the Pennsylvania Teach Scholarship Program, which will create an affordable pathway for talented, caring people to become teachers while lowering their student loan debt in the process.

Marina Lagattuta, Student PSEA PACE chair, shares why changes must be made in order to restore the educator pipeline in Pennsylvania. Click the button to read what she has to say.

Student PSEA's 2023-24 Executive Board

Former Student PSEA president spotlighted at House of Delegates

Jess Porter, a former Student PSEA president and current third grade teacher from the North Hills School District, was recognized at the May 2023 House of Delegates for her advocacy work during the 2022 gubernatorial election.

Jess was part of PSEA's social media advocacy influencer program where she leveraged her growing TikTok following to spread the word about pro-public education candidates. In March, Gov. Shapiro welcomed her to his first budget address to recognize the great work she and all PSEA members do for public education.

 

Renew your Student PSEA membership

Will you be a student for the 2023-24 school year?

Please renew your Student PSEA membership to remain covered under PSEA’s liability insurance. Renew online at www.psea.org/about-psea/how-to-join/student-registration/.

Are you graduating and have a teaching job lined up?

Congratulations! We invite you to enroll early into PSEA as a full-time EA member at www.psea.org/enroll. When selecting a membership type in the drop down menu, please select “FY 2023-24 EA Early Enrollment Annual.”

Questions? Contact PSEA Financial Management at 1 (800) 944-7732 ext. 3001.

Plan your career in education with PSEA

Education is a rewarding profession, and Pennsylvania is a great place to be an educator.

PSEA's Career Toolkit has the resources you need to help plan your career in public education with an interactive salary map, a list of open positions, student debt and loan guidance, and more.

Check out our new and improved interactive salary map to find current starting salaries in your area.

Center for Professional Learning’s summer events

 

Member Benefit spotlight: Verizon Wireless

Student PSEA members can get up to a 21 percent discount (18 percent discount plus an additional 3 percent discount for paperless billing) on eligible plans of at least $39.99 and a 35 percent discount on eligible accessories when purchased through a My Verizon online account.

Unlimited data plans are excluded from this discount. Take advantage today.

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The Source provides you with pertinent information, interesting features, and valuable resources on your journey as a Student PSEA member.