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Week of 8-21-2023 |
Inside this issue
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New poll shows strong support for public schools
A new PDK poll shows support for public schools and teachers remains encouragingly high. The poll, now in its 55th year, randomly sampled 1,000 adults, and has a 3.2% margin of error. Here are some of the highlights: Americans believe that teachers are overworked, underpaid, and undervalued
The belief that teacher salaries are too low has grown over time
A majority of respondents (67%) support raising teacher salaries, even if it means higher taxes
Americans want teachers to have the most influence over what’s taught
A majority of respondents support mental health screenings, but prefer they be optional
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Member Benefits spotlight: Enter to win the 2023 UBenefit grant giveaway
Enter to Win Today!As a “thank you” to all educators, support professionals, and administrators who dedicate their careers to Pennsylvania’s students, Kades-Margolis and Security Benefit Group have partnered for the fifth year to offer 66, $200 UBenefit grants. Entries will be accepted through Sept. 30, 2023. To apply for the grant, you will need to provide your contact information, PSEA member number and region, and an estimate of your own money spent on supplies and materials annually (if applicable). Visit the website at www.ubenefit.org to apply today. |
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
Central York School District English teacher Patricia Jackson is one of 40 writers featured in a book commemorating the 40th anniversary of “Return of the Jedi,” which debuted May 25, 1983. Her task was simple: watch “Return of the Jedi,” choose a no-name character with no backstory, and tell that character’s story from their point of view. The anthology is called “From A Certain Point of View” and will come out Aug. 29. For her story, Jackson chose the Scout Trooper who knocked Luke Skywalker off his speeder bike during the Endor chase scene. The rest came easily to her. |
Join our School Safety task force
Keeping our schools safe is always a top priority for PSEA. We are forming a School Safety Task Force so that PSEA members can identify ways to make our schools as safe as they can be. At the PSEA May House of Delegates, NBI #4 was passed to create a Task Force to investigate school violence and threats of violence within the school setting. You can access the complete NBI at www.psea.org/hod The Task Force will be comprised of approximately 20-25 members and is expected to meet three or four times a year with a three-year commitment. Would you like to serve on the School Safety Task Force? To submit your name for consideration, please send an email to plein@psea.org. |
Upcoming Center for Professional Learning events and PEARL
PEARLLooking for a convenient and flexible way to earn Act 48 credits, Chapter 14 verification, or postgraduate credits? As a PSEA member, you have exclusive access to over 95 courses through PEARL. Here are just three of the courses you have access to:
Webinars
Book Discussions
Postgraduate CreditsEarn postgraduate credits from PennWest University for $70 each! More than 150 postgraduate credits are available across a wide range of teaching and learning topics. These postgraduate credits (microcredentials) can count toward the 24 credits required for a Level II certificate and also may count toward salary advancement.* For support professionals, these courses may meet Chapter 14 requirements.** *Check your contract to determine if you can apply standalone postgraduate credits for column movement. |
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