There has never been a more important moment in history to take your advocacy to the next level!

Learn to use your voice, your stories, and your actions to protect public education, empower your students, and elevate your profession – at the local, state, and federal level.

Your voice MATTERS.
Your advocacy MATTERS.
Your vote MATTERS.

Join us in this year’s Government Relations School, where we will harness the collective power of educators to defend and strengthen public education – on your school boards, in the state legislature, and in the US Capitol. Throughout the week, participants will develop skills in effective advocacy, grassroots organizing, and strategic communication—ensuring that public schools remain strong in the face of growing challenges at both the state and federal levels.

New participants will engage in Advocates for Children and Education (ACE) training, learning the fundamentals of grass-tops advocacy, storytelling, and relationship-building with policymakers. ACEs are an increasingly critical team of PSEA members who build long-term relationships with elected officials - making them some of the most influential advocates for public education and labor in Pennsylvania.

Returning participants will take a deep dive into advanced advocacy strategies, including effective communication techniques and electoral campaign engagement.

Experts will provide critical insights into the most pressing legislative and policy threats, from your own school district to Harrisburg to Washington D.C.—including federal level efforts that could undermine public education as we know it.

Throughout the week, educators will hear from elected officials, policy experts, and advocacy leaders. Participants will put their training into action with a visit to the Capitol on Wednesday, July 23, to directly engage with policymakers and make their voices heard.

Public education is under attack. Your advocacy is the defense. Your voice is our best tool. Our collective action is the firewall that will protect Pennsylvania educators and public schools.

Scholarships are available through region leadership for first-time attendees.