Pennsylvania State Education Association
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The official Bluesky of the Pennsylvania State Education Association. 📚✏️ Representing 177,000 current, retired, and future educators, nurses, and education support professionals. www.psea.org
"Trump admin. continued Monday to press the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions requiring the federal government pay for full benefits for a major food program." https://bit.ly/4nQJjVA
Shutdown battle ebbs, but Trump won’t give up trying to withhold full SNAP benefits • Pennsylvania Capital-Star
The Trump administration continued Monday to press the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions requiring the federal government pay for full benefits for a major food program, even as Con...
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November 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
"Trump admin. continued Monday to press the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn lower court decisions requiring the federal government pay for full benefits for a major food program." https://bit.ly/4nQJjVA
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On Veterans Day, we honor those who have sacrificed in service of our country.
The best thanks that we can give now is protecting and upholding our democracy.
The best thanks that we can give now is protecting and upholding our democracy.
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
On Veterans Day, we honor those who have sacrificed in service of our country.
The best thanks that we can give now is protecting and upholding our democracy.
The best thanks that we can give now is protecting and upholding our democracy.
PSEA proudly honors the courage and sacrifices of all who have served in our armed forces. We extend our thanks to Assoc. of Mifflin County Educators member Jenifer Lilley who is currently serving on active duty, and to all PSEA members who have served our country. #VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:40 PM
PSEA proudly honors the courage and sacrifices of all who have served in our armed forces. We extend our thanks to Assoc. of Mifflin County Educators member Jenifer Lilley who is currently serving on active duty, and to all PSEA members who have served our country. #VeteransDay
"According to information compiled by the PSEA, the Warren Co. S.D. has missed state aid payments of $820,709 in July, $6,373,855 in August, $2,590,859 in September and $5,514,287 in October, for a total of $15,299,709." https://bit.ly/4nNuLGs
Budget impasse has cost WCSD $15.2M
Pennsylvania’s ongoing budget stalemate has cost the Warren County School District more than $15 million in state aid. According to information compiled by the Pennsylvania State Education Association...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
"According to information compiled by the PSEA, the Warren Co. S.D. has missed state aid payments of $820,709 in July, $6,373,855 in August, $2,590,859 in September and $5,514,287 in October, for a total of $15,299,709." https://bit.ly/4nNuLGs
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Happy Young Readers Week! We're kicking off the week with ways families and educators can work together to build strong and ready readers.
Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder and a passion for reading.
Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder and a passion for reading.
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Happy Young Readers Week! We're kicking off the week with ways families and educators can work together to build strong and ready readers.
Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder and a passion for reading.
Learning to read takes practice. Loving to read takes enthusiasm. Read with your child often and create a sense of enjoyment, wonder and a passion for reading.
“We’re just ordering the bare necessities that’s needed right now just to ensure that we can make payroll, we can keep the lights on at the facility, and we can do all these things that we need to do.” https://bit.ly/47qYqQL
How local technical schools are being impacted by the state budget impasse
The ongoing Pennsylvania state budget impasse is placing significant financial strain on both school districts and technical schools. How CTC's are responding.
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November 7, 2025 at 7:17 PM
“We’re just ordering the bare necessities that’s needed right now just to ensure that we can make payroll, we can keep the lights on at the facility, and we can do all these things that we need to do.” https://bit.ly/47qYqQL
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Alaska Educators need our help!
Typhoon Halong devastated Alaska's west coast. NEA-Alaska educators are rebuilding their lives and supporting their students.
Donations can be made to the NEA-Alaska Typhoon Halong Relief Fund at https://bit.ly/4nSQI76
#WeAreCTA @nea-alaska.bsky.social
Typhoon Halong devastated Alaska's west coast. NEA-Alaska educators are rebuilding their lives and supporting their students.
Donations can be made to the NEA-Alaska Typhoon Halong Relief Fund at https://bit.ly/4nSQI76
#WeAreCTA @nea-alaska.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Alaska Educators need our help!
Typhoon Halong devastated Alaska's west coast. NEA-Alaska educators are rebuilding their lives and supporting their students.
Donations can be made to the NEA-Alaska Typhoon Halong Relief Fund at https://bit.ly/4nSQI76
#WeAreCTA @nea-alaska.bsky.social
Typhoon Halong devastated Alaska's west coast. NEA-Alaska educators are rebuilding their lives and supporting their students.
Donations can be made to the NEA-Alaska Typhoon Halong Relief Fund at https://bit.ly/4nSQI76
#WeAreCTA @nea-alaska.bsky.social
"Democrats also swept in North Allegheny’s school board races. The party won all four open seats on the district’s school board, maintaining a majority established in 2023" https://bit.ly/4oqxNRU
Democrats sweep school board elections at Pine-Richland and across Pennsylvania
A slate of Democratic candidates won four seats on the Pine-Richland school board last night and unseated one incumbent with ties to a statewide movement of conservative education leaders.
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November 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
"Democrats also swept in North Allegheny’s school board races. The party won all four open seats on the district’s school board, maintaining a majority established in 2023" https://bit.ly/4oqxNRU
"The HACC faculty union and the college’s admin. failed to reach a deal during a bargaining session Wednesday night that lasted a mere 12 minutes, according to the union, leaving open the possibility that faculty may return to striking in the coming days." https://bit.ly/3JzROq8
HACC defies Sunshine Act, accuses faculty of yanking materials as dispute continues
Faculty intend to hold off on striking on Thursday, despite a lack of progress during Wednesday night's 12-minute negotiating session.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:41 PM
"The HACC faculty union and the college’s admin. failed to reach a deal during a bargaining session Wednesday night that lasted a mere 12 minutes, according to the union, leaving open the possibility that faculty may return to striking in the coming days." https://bit.ly/3JzROq8
Every November, PSEA proudly celebrates #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, honoring the vibrant cultures, deep histories, and countless contributions of Native American communities nationwide.
November 6, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Every November, PSEA proudly celebrates #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, honoring the vibrant cultures, deep histories, and countless contributions of Native American communities nationwide.
PSEA members became educators and support professionals to make a difference. The Nov. 4 election shows that a majority of Pennsylvanians share our values about public education. 💯
November 5, 2025 at 5:50 PM
PSEA members became educators and support professionals to make a difference. The Nov. 4 election shows that a majority of Pennsylvanians share our values about public education. 💯
“The HACC administration has dragged out contract negotiations for far too long. They have refused to put forth meaningful proposals... Simply put, this administration is engaging in union busting by endlessly delaying negotiations. Enough is enough.” https://bit.ly/3LkfeQR
750 professors from HACC go on strike, PA Education Association ‘stands in solidarity’
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — After three years of unsuccessful contract negotiations with the Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), 750 professors who belong to the faculty union have gone on…
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November 4, 2025 at 2:27 PM
“The HACC administration has dragged out contract negotiations for far too long. They have refused to put forth meaningful proposals... Simply put, this administration is engaging in union busting by endlessly delaying negotiations. Enough is enough.” https://bit.ly/3LkfeQR
Enough is enough! Our union siblings at HACC EA are officially on STRIKE after three years of negotiating working conditions, student success, and community interest with administration.
Show your solidarity for HACC faculty! Sign HACC EA's petition: bit.ly/48MRlep
Show your solidarity for HACC faculty! Sign HACC EA's petition: bit.ly/48MRlep
November 3, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Enough is enough! Our union siblings at HACC EA are officially on STRIKE after three years of negotiating working conditions, student success, and community interest with administration.
Show your solidarity for HACC faculty! Sign HACC EA's petition: bit.ly/48MRlep
Show your solidarity for HACC faculty! Sign HACC EA's petition: bit.ly/48MRlep
Nov. 3-7 is #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek 2025! 💙🧠 Join PSEA as we recognize our amazing school psychologists for their tireless work supporting students’ learning, mental health, and success every day.
November 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Nov. 3-7 is #NationalSchoolPsychologyWeek 2025! 💙🧠 Join PSEA as we recognize our amazing school psychologists for their tireless work supporting students’ learning, mental health, and success every day.
“The more our schools have to rely on loans, the less money is available for classrooms... Funds that should go toward teachers, special education services, and student support are instead being spent on bank interest.”https://bit.ly/47ksD41
PA schools borrow millions to pay bills during budget impasse, interest and fees mount
With the state budget now more than four months overdue, public schools across Pennsylvania are feeling the financial strain — freezing hires, cutting after-sch
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October 31, 2025 at 4:01 PM
“The more our schools have to rely on loans, the less money is available for classrooms... Funds that should go toward teachers, special education services, and student support are instead being spent on bank interest.”https://bit.ly/47ksD41
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As we wrap up National Higher Education Month, let’s continue to support the faculty, staff, and grad workers who help shape the future of our leaders and workforce. Stay informed at nea.org/nhem. #HigherEdMonth
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
As we wrap up National Higher Education Month, let’s continue to support the faculty, staff, and grad workers who help shape the future of our leaders and workforce. Stay informed at nea.org/nhem. #HigherEdMonth
Our latest podcast episode welcomes @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social, who discusses the ongoing state budget battle, the future of public education funding, and what keeps him hopeful in today’s highly charged political climate. 🎧 Listen: www.psea.org/podcast
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Our latest podcast episode welcomes @malcolmkenyatta.bsky.social, who discusses the ongoing state budget battle, the future of public education funding, and what keeps him hopeful in today’s highly charged political climate. 🎧 Listen: www.psea.org/podcast
This is not a trick. As of Oct. 30, Pa.'s FY 2025-26 state budget is 122 days OVERDUE. Public schools are waiting on $5.3B in state funding and are being forced to freeze new hires, take out costly loans, and curtail educational programs. Learn more: www.psea.org/budget
October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
This is not a trick. As of Oct. 30, Pa.'s FY 2025-26 state budget is 122 days OVERDUE. Public schools are waiting on $5.3B in state funding and are being forced to freeze new hires, take out costly loans, and curtail educational programs. Learn more: www.psea.org/budget
"Up until this point, millions of dollars have already gone unpaid to the state's schools... Many have been taking out revenue anticipation loans, and the PSEA said a classroom impact is inevitable if there is no resolution." https://cbsn.ws/435iXI2
Pennsylvania's budget impasse beginning to impact schools across the commonwealth
As the Pennsylvania legislature continues to fail to pass a budget, the squeeze is being felt by students and teachers throughout.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"Up until this point, millions of dollars have already gone unpaid to the state's schools... Many have been taking out revenue anticipation loans, and the PSEA said a classroom impact is inevitable if there is no resolution." https://cbsn.ws/435iXI2
"'We are here. The union is here, and it is time to get this done,' was the chant heard across the Farm Show Complex grounds on Tuesday night, as over 100 HACC faculty members and students gathered to call for a contracted pay raise." https://bit.ly/4ob7hMf
Unionized educators at HACC rallied at the Farm Show Complex for new contracts with salary increases
Faculty members emphasized their desire to avoid a strike, stating that they have been without a contract for 43 months due to exhausting all available options.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
"'We are here. The union is here, and it is time to get this done,' was the chant heard across the Farm Show Complex grounds on Tuesday night, as over 100 HACC faculty members and students gathered to call for a contracted pay raise." https://bit.ly/4ob7hMf
"At the Jeannette City SD, leaders are trying to ensure families have ongoing access to resources and community support... In addition to the Backpack Program... the district partnered with the United Way to collect 75 family meal kits." https://bit.ly/47BFtd8
Schools working to keep children fed ahead of potential SNAP benefits shutdown
As the federal government shutdown lingers, food assistance is in jeopardy for about 2 million people across the state. With the largest anti-hunger program, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM
"At the Jeannette City SD, leaders are trying to ensure families have ongoing access to resources and community support... In addition to the Backpack Program... the district partnered with the United Way to collect 75 family meal kits." https://bit.ly/47BFtd8
"Administrators across Pennsylvania say they’re cutting after-school programs, freezing hiring, and taking on costly loans as the state fails to make significant payments thanks to the nearly four-month-late budget." https://bit.ly/49p2y54
PA schools take on debt, cut programs amid budget impasse
Districts in poorer areas are the hardest hit by Pennsylvania’s budget impasse, as they tend to rely more heavily on the state for funding.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:03 PM
"Administrators across Pennsylvania say they’re cutting after-school programs, freezing hiring, and taking on costly loans as the state fails to make significant payments thanks to the nearly four-month-late budget." https://bit.ly/49p2y54
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Stand in #solidarity with Hawk Faculty United. Attend tonight's rally:
October 28, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Stand in #solidarity with Hawk Faculty United. Attend tonight's rally:
Today, Oct. 28, marks 120 days that Shippensburg Area SD educators have been working w/o a contract. Yesterday, more than 220 educators, community members, and students from the district and university came together to show their support for the Shippensburg EA in their fight for a fair contract.
October 28, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Today, Oct. 28, marks 120 days that Shippensburg Area SD educators have been working w/o a contract. Yesterday, more than 220 educators, community members, and students from the district and university came together to show their support for the Shippensburg EA in their fight for a fair contract.