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Voice: March 2021

Voice Magazine

March 2021

Get lost in a book

As we celebrate National Reading Month this March, we’re one year into a pandemic that has kept us isolated and focused inward. Perfect conditions for reading. But one literacy program in Bellefonte Area School District has figured out a unique way to promote literacy while bringing the community together around books – even during the pandemic.

In this issue

President's Column

◢ March 2021: Good things are happening

Teaching and Learning

◢ Shaler Area SD counselor named top in the state

◢ Third-grade teacher brings back Pen Pals

PSEA at Work

◢ PSEA’s Task Force on Racial Justice and Equity

◢ PSEA members join virtual House of Delegates

◢ Member spearheads national cookie campaign

◢ Student members read children’s books aloud

PSEA Resources

◢ Upcoming Webinars, Book Discussions, and Wellness Events

◢ Offices to be elected at region Houses of Delegates

◢ Changes to evaluation system are a win

Legislation and Politics

◢ Biden proposes American Rescue Plan with $170 billion for schools

◢ Biden nominates educator to lead Ed. Department

◢ Protecting ESP paychecks and benefits

In Our Locals

◢ Bentworth voted one of PA’s best places to work

◢ LDAPA donates thousands of masks to PA special education departments

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