Welcome to "The Source," an e-newsletter exclusively for Student PSEA members. In each issue, you'll receive the latest updates from your association, advice from veteran educators, professional development offerings, and more to support you as an aspiring educator.
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Inside this issue
- Register for the 2024 Student PSEA Conference and Convention
- Shapiro proposes funding increase for student teacher stipends
- Listen to PSEA's new podcast — "Duty Free Lunch"
- Order your Student PSEA graduation sash
- PSEA celebrates Black History Month
- Award and scholarship opportunities
- Interactive Learning Project spotlight: Emily Jett
- Upcoming professional development opportunities
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Register for the 2024 Student PSEA Conference and Convention
Free registration for the 2024 Student PSEA Conference and Convention is now open. The conference will be held from March 21-23 at the Eden Resorts & Suites in Lancaster. Attendees are responsible for arranging their own hotel accommodations by Feb. 20 to receive a discounted room rate from PSEA.
Attendees will hear from current educators and keynote speaker Elizabeth Raff, participate in the Outreach to Teach community service project at Hamilton Elementary School, and network with fellow aspiring educators across Pennsylvania. Student PSEA awards and A.P.E.X. awards will be presented, and Interactive Learning Project competitions will take place at the conference.
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Shapiro proposes funding increase for student teacher stipends
On Feb. 6, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his FY 2024-25 proposed budget which included a $5 million increase to a new Pennsylvania Student Teacher Support Program administered through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Association Agency (PHEAA) that will help student teachers make ends meet during their 12 weeks of student teaching. This would bring the total investment in student teacher stipends to $25 million at the beginning of the fall 2024 semester.
It is positive that Gov. Shapiro included this increase in his proposed budget, but PSEA’s estimates suggest this is far below what Pennsylvania needs to fully fund stipends for every prospective educator.
“We appreciate the governor’s commitment to investing in stipend programs for student teachers,” said PSEA President Aaron Chapin. “This is a priority for PSEA, and this increase will help expand pipelines and ease staff shortages in the years ahead.”
Pennsylvania Student Teacher Support Program applications for the 2024-25 academic year will be available in April 2024. To stay informed about new information from PHEAA, visit www.pheaa.org/partner-access/schools/pa-student-teacher-support-program/.
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Listen to PSEA's new podcast — "Duty Free Lunch"
Last month we announced the launch of “Duty Free Lunch,” the official podcast of the Pennsylvania State Education Association, where every PSEA member has a seat at the table. From cutting-edge classroom strategies to thought-provoking policy discussions, if it impacts Pennsylvania's educators, it’s on the menu.
You can listen to “Duty Free Lunch” wherever you get your podcasts. Remember to subscribe so you’ll know when new episodes drop.
Check out the latest episodes featuring PSEA Assistant Executive Director for Government Relations Dan Wiedemer and NEA President Becky Pringle, and stay tuned for a future episode featuring Student PSEA President Emily Jett and Student PSEA Vice President Amber Bloom.
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Order your Student PSEA graduation sash
Are you a 2024 graduate? The PSEAWear online store now offers Student PSEA graduation sashes to celebrate and honor your PSEA involvement and achievements on your big day. Supplies are limited, so don't wait. Click the button to order your sash and have it shipped directly to you before graduation.
Award and scholarship opportunities
Nominate an outstanding Student PSEA chapter, member, servant leader, or faculty advisor for a Student PSEA award to recognize the dedication, service, and excellence they bring to PSEA. Nominations must be submitted on or by March 18. Awards will be presented at the 2024 Student PSEA Conference and Convention.
The Northeastern Region PSEA-Retired Scholarship is available for junior education majors who have graduated from a school district in the Northeastern region. Completed applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, April 10. Questions should be sent to Laurie Tylutki at ltylutki@gmail.com. Click here for more information.
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PSEA celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and PSEA is proud to honor the history, achievements, and legacies of Black Pennsylvanians whose stories have inspired us all. Join us in celebrating their extraordinary contributions to our society this month and all year round.
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Interactive Learning Project spotlight: Emily Jett
Emily Jett's Interactive Learning Project entry won first place at last year's competition. Emily used an interactive slideshow previously made for a classroom assignment and reconstructed it to meet ILP requirements.
"This project took no time at all and is something I have saved for when I am a teacher," Jett said. "Participating is a great decision and an easy way to adapt something into a project that can win you money."
2024 ILP entry forms must be submitted before March 15. Cash prizes will be awarded to the top three entries in each ILP category at the 2024 Student PSEA Conference and Convention. Guidelines for the 2024 ILP competition can be found here.
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Upcoming professional development opportunities
2024 TLI Education Conference
Join Student PSEA's Southwestern Region for the 2024 TLI Education Conference on Saturday, April 13 at the University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg. Attendees will network with fellow aspiring educators, participate in a PSEA-PACE raffle, and more. Click here to register.
Webinars
• Classroom Equity Audits Webinar (with optional Book Study): Feb. 15, 7 p.m.
• Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) in the Classroom Today: What is it and what does it look like in the classroom? (ECE Series): Feb. 22, 7 p.m.
• Implementing & Sustaining Target Language Use in the World Language Classroom: Feb. 27, 7 p.m.
Book Discussions
• Science Cross-Cutting Concepts Picture Book Study: March 5, 7 p.m.
• Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day (Revised Edition): April 3, 7 p.m.
New! EDGE Speaker Series
EDGE brings pre‐professionals, experienced teachers, and other education professionals together to collaborate and discuss the issues facing public education and the profession. Interested in inviting an EDGE speaker to your Student PSEA chapter event? Review the list of available topics and email students@psea.org with a presentation topic, event details, and contact information.
New! NSTOY-PA TEACH Program
NSTOY-PA is a statewide organization of teachers who have been named Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year finalists and are available for speaking engagements. Interested in inviting a finalist to attend and/or speak at your Student PSEA chapter event? Click here to submit a speaker request.
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