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
- Student teacher stipend program off to a strong start
- Important 2024 election dates
- Now accepting nominations for 2025 Celebrating Excellence Awards!
- Donate to the NEA Hurricane Relief Fund
- Upcoming professional development and online learning opportunities
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Student teacher stipend program off to a strong start
One of PSEA’s top priorities is getting more qualified, caring people into the education profession. Paying Pennsylvania’s student teachers for the important work that they do in the classroom is one way to do it.
Less than two months after Student PSEA advocates convinced lawmakers and Gov. Josh Shapiro to approve a total of $30 million for the new student teacher stipend program, several thousand Pennsylvania student teachers will receive $10,000 during their student teaching assignments.
This new program, administered through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), is a groundbreaking step that finally recognizes that student teachers should be paid during their 12-week student teaching assignments.
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Important 2024 election dates
Tuesday, Nov. 5 is Election Day in Pennsylvania. Make your voice heard and have a plan to vote in person or to return your ballot by mail.
Planning 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 Tuesday, 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 Tuesday, Nov. 5. Be sure to read the instructions on your ballot carefully.
Planning to vote in person? Polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Find your polling place here.
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Now accepting nominations for 2025 Celebrating Excellence Awards!
Do you know a community member, organization, or Student PSEA colleague who you think deserves special recognition for their contribution to public education? PSEA is now accepting nominations for the Celebrating Excellence “Adler Friend of Education” and “Human & Civil Rights” Awards.
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.
Nominations must be submitted by Dec. 31, 2024.
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Donate to the NEA Hurricane Relief Fund
Our hearts go out to those affected by Hurricane Helene. If you feel inclined to help, NEA has set up a GoFundMe page to assist Association members, their students, and the school communities in southeastern states most impacted.
All donations will be distributed to affected NEA state affiliates for them to allocate to their members in need. NEA Member Benefits will pay any fees imposed by GoFundMe, so 100 percent of the money raised will go directly to supporting NEA members and their families. Funds will be withdrawn by the NEA Member Benefits Relief Fund and sent to the impacted state affiliates.
If you would prefer to donate by check, please make your check payable to the address below and specify “NEA Hurricane Helene Relief Fund” in the memo or reference field.
NEA Member Benefits Relief Fund
ATTN: Christine Tarrago
900 Clopper Road, Suite 300
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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Upcoming professional development and online learning opportunities
On Nov. 16, join Slippery Rock University Student PSEA for their annual Rock Solid Educators Conference. Attendees will have opportunities for professional development, professional headshots, community service, and more. Registration is required.
On Nov. 16, join West Chester University Student PSEA for their annual Southeastern Region Conference. Attendees will have opportunities for professional development and networking. In lieu of an entrance fee, attendees are asked to bring a school supply or canned food item for donation. Registration is required.
• Differentiated Instruction for Today’s Educator: Oct. 15, 7-8:30 p.m.
• Academic Acceleration: What Does the Research Say?: Oct. 23, 7-8 p.m.
• Exploring National Board Certification and Brainstorming the Components — You Can Achieve It!: Oct. 29, 7-8 p.m.
• Critical Race Theory, Multiculturalism, Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, and Social Justice for Equity in Schools Today: Nov. 7, 7-8:30 p.m.
• The Classroom Community Collection by Shannon Olsen: Oct. 17, 7-8 p.m.
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.
NNSTOY-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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