On June 30, the General Assembly passed a state budget that includes public school spending priorities championed by PSEA members and Gov. Tom Wolf.

And on July 27, the state Senate approved a balanced revenue package and legislation impacting public education in Pennsylvania. 

However, the state House of Representatives has not yet acted on these final budget-related bills, and it is unclear when state representatives will return to finish this important work on the state budget.

Sue Houghton, a lifelong advocate of children and public education, passed away on June 28, 2017. 

The state Senate passed a controversial bill that would arm educators in schools and put the safety of students and staff at risk.

National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 7-12. National Teacher Day is Wednesday, May 9. PSEA joins the NEA, the PTA, and communities across the nation to honor teachers.

PSEA released a policy brief aimed at ensuring that standardized tests are used the way they were intended and do not interfere with classroom instruction.

To help you commemorate the Women's Rights Movement and the achievements of women throughout our country's history, PSEA has compiled lesson plans, educational resources, and other information to bring Women's History Month into the classroom.

In January, the Senate Education Committee passed Senate Bill 229 - legislation that eliminates minimum sick and bereavement leave standards for Pennsylvania's educators, nurses, and support professionals. PSEA strongly opposes this plan.

Students who start the day with a healthy breakfast are ready to focus and learn - that's why Gov. Wolf's budget proposed $2 million to expand school breakfast programs across the state.

PSEA joins the nation in commemorating Black History Month. Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African-Americans and their role in U.S. history. Find lesson plans and classroom materials to celebrate Black History Month in your classroom.

PSEA President Jerry Oleksiak issued a Jan. 19 statement related to a new lawsuit alleging that charging non-members fair share fees for services unions are legally required to provide them is unconstitutional.