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
- Save the date!
- Now accepting Student PSEA awards and Celebrating Excellence awards nominations
- Find the champions for public education on your ballot
- A.P.E.X. spotlight: Mansfield University
- Upcoming professional development resources and opportunities
- Member Benefit spotlight: restaurants, travel, shopping, and more
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The 2024 Student PSEA Conference and Convention is right around the corner. The conference is free for all attendees. No registration fee is required.
When: March 21-23
Where: Eden Resorts & Suites in Lancaster
Keep an eye out for conference registration details on social media and in future issues of The Source.
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Now accepting Student PSEA awards and Celebrating Excellence awards nominations
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. All nominations must be submitted on or by March 18. Awards will be presented at the 2024 Student PSEA Conference and Convention.
Celebrating Excellence
PSEA has resumed the nomination and selection process for 2024 Celebrating Excellence Awards.
The Adler Friend of Education award recognizes an individual who has made significant statewide contributions to public education. 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.
Read more about the Celebrating Excellence awards and nominate someone by Dec. 31 at 4:30 p.m.
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Find the champions for public education on your ballot
Elections for our courts can have just as big an impact on your future job as an educator, your school, and your community as any other election. Add to that the urgency of electing pro-public education school board candidates, and this upcoming municipal election is as critical as any.
Election Day is Nov. 7. Click here to find the champions of public education who are on your ballot.
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A.P.E.X. spotlight: Mansfield University
Mansfield University's Student PSEA chapter took second place in last year's A.P.E.X. competition for their work in community service, membership and professional development, political action, and chapter organization. Their activities included:
- Making student teacher care packages
- Conducting a book drive for Galeton Area School District
- Hosting a campus-wide voter registration drive
- Attending the December 2022 House of Delegates in Pittsburgh and the 2023 NEA-RA in Chicago
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Upcoming professional development resources and opportunities
- Managing Student Behavior
- What to Know About Student Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs)
- The New Classroom Instruction That Works: The Best Research-Based Strategies for Increasing Student Achievement
- Part 1, Chapters 1-4: Nov. 8, 7 p.m.
- Part 2, Chapters 5-7: Dec. 5, 7 p.m.
- Premeditated Myrtle
- When You Wonder, You're Learning
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 a Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year finalist 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.
Slippery Rock University's Student PSEA chapter is hosting their annual Rock Solid Educator's Conference on Nov. 18. Click here for more details.
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Member Benefit spotlight: restaurants, travel, shopping, and more
There are a lot of benefits to being a Student PSEA member, and one of them is that your membership saves you money through ACCESS.
You can find thousands of discounts and saving opportunities on restaurants, hotels, travel, shopping, and more.
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Connect with Student PSEA on social media
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The Source provides you with pertinent information, interesting features, and valuable resources on your journey as a Student PSEA member.
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