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Critical Alert: It's time to remind lawmakers about RESPECT
Part of the RESPECT initiative is about asking members to tell their stories, and many members have been doing just that. Now, as Pennsylvania lawmakers are finalizing the state budget, PSEA members are helping to encourage lawmakers to raise annual educator salaries to a $45,000 minimum. Make your voice heard on raising the minimum teacher salary by sending a letter today.
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Remembering Vice President Korri Brown
We are all still reeling from the loss of our beloved vice president, Korri Brown, who passed away suddenly on the morning of May 18, just before the PSEA House of Delegates was scheduled to meet. Korri spent her life in service to others. She worked as a special education and emotional support teacher for nearly 20 years. She was one of a kind – a strong voice for her students and a tireless advocate for her PSEA brothers and sisters. Korri served as a local, region, and statewide officer in PSEA and her local since 2004. She served as PSEA’s Southeastern Region president and as a member of the PSEA Board of Directors before her appointment last year to serve as PSEA vice president. Korri was a friend, a leader, and a colleague, and her sudden passing is a shock. She leaves a legacy that we’ll never forget. Please take a moment to share your thoughts about Korri at psea.org/korri. On that page, you will find a form through which you can submit your memories of Korri and condolence messages that will be shared with her family. |
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Visit PSEA’s Center for Professional Learning portal Don’t forget to visit PSEA's Center for Professional Learning portal where members can earn Act 48/Chapter 14 credits with a wide variety of online offerings. Here are a couple of upcoming webinars we have scheduled that you can sign up for today:
Click the link below to register for these webinars and more.
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Celebrating Excellence shout-out
Each May, before the House of Delegates convenes, we hold the Celebrating Excellence Awards dinner to spotlight individuals, local associations, and organizations making exceptional contributions to public education. This year we were once again delighted to honor an incredible collection of education influencers. Here’s the complete list of this year’s awardees:
You can read about each of their amazing contributions here:
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Perception of public schools and teachers at an all-time high
It seems Pennsylvanians feel better than ever about public schools and educators, and about PSEA. A recent poll by Terry Madonna Opinion Research of PA voters shows more than 70 percent hold a very or somewhat positive view of public school teachers, and 65 percent are very or somewhat satisfied with our state’s public schools. These are some of the best numbers in a poll like this that we’ve seen in almost a decade. And your leadership is a key component in that effort. Thank you for everything you do for PSEA and for public education. Keep up the great work. |
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Dates to note June 12: Anne Frank’s Birthday June 14: PSEA Board of Directors meeting June 14: Flag Day June 16: Father’s Day June 21: First Day of Summer June is also: LGBTQ Pride Month |
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Member Benefit Spotlight: Save with PSEA's Contact Fill Program
With your PSEA Member Benefits, you and your family can save big on brand name contact lenses through the Contact Fill program. Program Benefits:
For more information on the program please visit the Contact Fill page. |
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