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Week of 10-7-2024
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Inside this issue
- 2025 state and national Civics Bee information session Oct. 22
- Important upcoming election dates
- 2025 Celebrating Excellence call for nominations
- PSEA Job Opportunities: Two administrative vacancies in Pittsburgh
- It’s National Higher Education Month!
- Center for Professional Learning & PEARL
- Member Benefits spotlight: Liberty Mutual Insurance
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2025 state and national Civics Bee information session Oct. 22
Middle school students in grades 6-8 have an opportunity to take part in the 2025 state and national Civics Bee by submitting an essay online to participating local Chambers of Commerce.
The essays should be 500 words outlining an original idea, using their civics education, for how they would better their communities. The essays are then reviewed by a panel of judges, and 20 finalists are ultimately selected to participate in a live Civics Bee competition hosted by the participating local Chambers of Commerce. The top three finalists from each regional Civics Bee advance to the Pennsylvania State Finals.
Students can submit their essay to any of the regional chambers. The image below shows the regional chambers that are currently participating.
Civics Bee Key Resources
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Important upcoming election dates
Tuesday Nov. 5 is General Election Day in Pennsylvania.
Make your voice heard and have a plan to vote in person or to return your ballot by mail.
If you plan to vote by absentee or mail-in ballot
Your completed mail-in ballot APPLICATION must be received (online, or by mail) in your county election office by Oct. 29.
Once you have your mail-in ballot, the ballot must be completed and returned to your county election office by 8 p.m. on Nov. 5. Be sure to read the instructions on your ballot carefully.
On Nov. 5, polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. Find your polling place here.
Thank you for voting, and for all you do for our schools, our students, and our professions.
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2025 Celebrating Excellence call for nominations
Do you know a friend, colleague, or community member or organization who you think deserves special recognition for their contribution to public education? Right now, we’re accepting nominations for the Celebrating Excellence “Adler Friend of Education” and “Human & Civil Rights” Awards.
PSEA's Celebrating Excellence Awards Dinner honors winners of the PSEA Adler Friend of Education Award and the PSEA Human and Civil Rights Awards.
PSEA hosts the dinner each May to provide a special opportunity to recognize individuals, local associations, and organizations going the extra mile for our schools and communities.
The Adler Friend of Education award recognizes an individual who has made significant statewide contributions to public education. Adler Award recipients have included PSEA leaders, public officials, and others whose work has improved public education in Pennsylvania.
The Human and Civil Rights Awards are intended to applaud the outstanding work occurring every day in Pennsylvania's public schools and in our communities.
A selection committee meets each January to review the nominations submitted and select winners in four categories: Student Leader, Educational Leader, Community Leader, and Local Association, along with the Adler Friend of Education Award.
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PSEA Job Opportunities: Two administrative vacancies in Pittsburgh
PSEA has TWO vacancies in our Pittsburgh office. One as a Legal Administrative Assistant mainly providing administrative support to the staff attorney and PSEA Legal Division. The second as a Staff Associate/Secretary providing administrative support to field staff and helping ensure that the operations of the office run efficiently. This position serves as a hub of activity including clerical support, data entry, scheduling, ordering office supplies, paying invoices, and coordinating building maintenance.
Both positions require a detail-oriented problem-solver who is committed to public education and union values. Candidates must have significant experience working in an office setting in an administrative role as well as experience using Microsoft 365. A successful candidate must also demonstrate effective verbal/written communication, organization, and people skills, and be able to handle multiple projects at one time.
For a complete job description, visit www.psea.org/jobs.
PSEA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and actively seeks diverse candidates and those with the ability to work on a diverse team with a diverse range of people.
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It’s National Higher Education Month!
During October, we celebrate the dedicated faculty, staff, and graduate workers who fulfill our students’ curiosity and ensure they can realize their dreams
Join us as we celebrate Higher Education Month!
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Center for Professional Learning & PEARL
Visit the new, improved PEARL today and choose from more than 95 asynchronous courses available for Act 48 credit and Chapter 14 verification.
You can find multiple courses that interest you in any of these tracks:
- Book Studies
- Educational Equity
- Pedagogy
- Policy
- Pupil Services
- Special Populations
- Technology in Education
- SEL & Wellness
- Differentiated Instruction for Today's Educator
- Academic Acceleration: What Does the Research Say?
- Exploring National Board Certification and Brainstorming the Components— You Can Achieve It!
- The Classroom Community Collection by Shannon Olsen
- Every Connection Matters: How to Build, Maintain, and Restore Relationships Inside the Classroom and Out
Earn 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 (micro-credentials) 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.
**Seek approval from your employer prior to completing hours to apply toward Chapter 14 requirements.
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Member Benefits spotlight: Liberty Mutual Insurance
As a PSEA member, you could save hundreds of dollars on your auto and home insurance with our premier pricing, as well as many other discounts. Liberty Mutual provides the coverage you need: PSEA Educator’s Endorsement, Deductible Fund, Home Computer Coverage, RightTrack, and more.
They offer auto and home specific discounts, 12-month rate guarantee, multi-policy discounts, and convenient payment options. Contact Liberty Mutual today to learn more or for a free no-obligation quote. Contact the dedicated Local Liberty Mutual Representative in your area at 717-224-2190, the call center at 800-216-0717, or online at www.libertymutual.com/psea-members.
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