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December 20, 2018
A report issued on Dec. 20 by the commission reviewing pension fund investments does not recommend changes in the structure of the Public School Employees’ Retirement System’s Board of Trustees on which five active or retired PSEA members serve.
August 29, 2018
Based on PSEA member feedback and other roundtable commentary from across the Commonwealth, the PA School Safety Task Force has released their full report identifying, “multiple themes, barriers and opportunities."
February 20, 2018
The Economic Policy Institute released a research paper Feb. 15 showing that Pennsylvania educators’ weekly wages are 12 percent lower than comparable professionals in the state, and that this wage gap is likely contributing to Pennsylvania’s teacher shortage.
February 09, 2018
Lillianna Fells, a third-grade student in North Pocono School District, is the winner of the “My teacher is an Olympian” contest, sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Education Association, Partners for Public Education, and the Pennsylvania PTA.
Fells’ entry explained the reasons she believes Sherri Hughes, her third-grade teacher at Moscow Elementary Center, exemplifies the qualities of an Olympic athlete.
February 02, 2018
Geomertry teacher Jason Grusky is a member of the Groundhog Club's Inner Circle, known to many as the "men in top hats." They're responsible for carrying on the tradition of Groundhog Day every year by planning the events, and by overseeing the care of Punxsutawney Phil himself.
February 01, 2018
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.
November 15, 2017
In an effort to protect education support professionals from having their jobs subcontracted to for-profit companies, state senators and representatives have introduced bills to increase the transparency and accountability that goes into these life-changing decisions.
October 11, 2017
CBS Sunday’s Oct. 1 episode featured a segment called, “Rebuilding America's pool of construction workers,” discussing the shortage of skilled labor across the United States, and efforts to address it.
The search for solutions led them to Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Career & Technical Institute.
September 28, 2017
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court issued a Sept. 28 ruling in a case alleging the state is failing in its constitutional obligations to provide a “thorough and efficient system of education,” and is not closing the gap in funding differences between wealthier and poorer school districts.
July 22, 2017
Following the news that President Jerry Oleksiak will leave PSEA on September 2 to join Gov. Tom Wolf's Cabinet as secretary of Labor and Industry, the PSEA Board of Directors has taken action to ensure a smooth transition in the three-member state officer team.
July 21, 2017
“Jerry Oleksiak has been an outstanding PSEA president, and he will be an excellent secretary of labor and industry. I have known Jerry for nearly 20 years, and I can tell you that he is one of the most fair-minded, committed, and dedicated leaders I’ve ever met."
May 04, 2017
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.
February 13, 2017
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.
January 19, 2017
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.