Pennsylvania State Education Association

Pennsylvania teachers grade Congressman Scott Perry's performance It took two tries for the teachers to deliver their report cards to Congressman Perry's office.

"South-central Pennsylvanian teachers delivered 86 graded “report cards” on Congressman Scott Perry’s performance... He got four F’s on each report card, which the teachers were able to sign and date and leave a comment."

July’s Voice features Chelsea Geist, who brings the zoo to her classroom with live animals and hands-on learning. 🐢🐦 “I can’t take students to the rainforest, but I can bring it to them.” Read more: www.psea.org/voice

Planning for a Great Year? The Nation's Top Teacher Has You Covered Little ways administrators can support teachers can make a big difference, says the 2025 Teacher of the Year.

"During an interview at Education Week’s K-12 Essentials Forum on June 26, Pennsylvania English/language arts teacher Ashlie Crosson, the 2025 National Teacher of the Year, recommended eight ways to boost teacher morale throughout the school year."

On Friday, PSEA Southern Region members and their families went on a guided tour of the Pennsylvania state Capitol with Rep. Nate Davidson (103 HD). Here's a look at what they toured, including the floor of the House of Representatives. 👇

📸 Jimbo Lamb, PSEA Southern Region

PSEA President Aaron Chapin hosts Sunday's PA Newsmakers where he sits down with 2025 National TOY Ashlie Crosson to talk about her story. PSEA Assistant Director of Ed. Services Dr. Chris Clayton also talks about the impact of AI in our schools and communities. Watch: 11:30 a.m. on WGAL-TV.

PYR Disability Pride - Penguin Random House Explore our booklist for the opportunity to recognize both apparent and non-apparent disabilities and the community.

#DisabilityPrideMonth may be wrapping up but these stories and voices should be shared all year long! Explore the booklist to discover picture books, graphic novels, novels, and more for readers of all ages centering the disability experience.

Teacher Education Program allows high school students to earn college credits The combined effort of Delaware County and Delaware County Community College is to encourage just-graduated teachers to help fill hundreds of vacant spots in classrooms across the county.

"The Teacher Ed. Program is a collaboration between Delaware Co. and the Delaware Co. Comm. College that allows high school students to take college classes up to 38 credits for free..."

It’s #NationalSupportPublicEducationDay! 🍎 For over 170 years, PSEA has proudly stood with generations of public school educators, support staff, and students, empowering them to succeed and reach their full potential.

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"Several employees and classifications of employees are being added to a union representing support professionals in the Pine-Richland School District. The school board approved the agreement with the Pine-Richland ESP at its July 21 meeting."

Today, the ADA turns 35! This landmark act has been crucial for providing accessible resources & opportunities in education for individuals with disabilities. It's on all of us—educators, parents, & policymakers—to champion their needs and protect these vital laws.

Trump administration will return more than $5B in public school funding it withheld The Trump administration will begin to disburse school funds to states next week.

On Friday [July 25], Trump administration officials announced they will allow $5B in federal public education funding that the administration froze last month to flow to the states. Pa. public schools stood to lose $230M in federal funding due to the freeze.

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Pennsbury teacher Jenn Fumanti joins the #DutyFreeLunch podcast to share the story of her family's five-generation commitment to teaching in PA. Hear how public education shaped her legacy and why she's proud to carry the torch today. Listen: www.psea.org/podcast

Spotted in Gettysburg... the 2025 National TOY! 🍎 PSEA's own Ashlie Crosson visited the Summer Leadership Conference's Communications Advocacy School to speak with fellow members about what it means to represent educators on a national level and to share insights from her media experience so far.

Educators are skilled professionals. And they should be treated—and respected—as such.

Disability Pride Month is a time to honor the uniqueness of the disability community and celebrate the voices, stories, and experiences of people with disabilities.

Access 📗 #ReadAcrossAmerica's booklist to explore titles that uplift characters and stories with disabilities: buff.ly/f9sDOcJ

I had the privilege of attending the @pseaorg.bsky.social Conference in Gettysburg to speak with teachers and education professionals. 📚

It is an honor to have the support of hard working Pennsylvanians who devote their lives to teaching our children. Thank you for all that you do! 🍎

No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. Graphic showing empty plate on a photo of different foods.

No Pennsylvanian should go hungry. If you are struggling, don't hesitate to get help. Find resources:

🥗 dhs.pa.gov/SNAP
🤝 pa-navigate.org
🥫 feedingpa.org
🍎 dhs.pa.gov/Ending-Hunger
🍼 pawic.com

PA Supreme Court Justices Kevin Dougherty, Christine Donohue & David Wecht joined PSEA as we kicked off our Summer Leadership Conference! All three justices are up for retention & have contributed to landmark decisions that directly affect public ed & the lives of Pennsylvanians.

PSEA's 2025 Summer Leadership Conference is officially underway! 🍎 💪

📸: Colonial EA

On July 16, members in PSEA's Southern Region delivered 86 report cards to Rep. Scott Perry’s office, failing him for his vote on the recent disastrous budget bill. He also earned an "F" for his constituent services. Despite numerous attempts to set up a meeting, his office staff has ignored us. ❌

Shoutout to our incredible Student PSEA members who represented PA at the 2025 NEA Aspiring Educators Conference and Rep. Assembly in Portland! ⛰️ 🍎 Special round of applause to Northwestern Region member Gavin Mitsdarfer who received a NEA-Retired Jack Kinnaman Scholarship. 👏

🚀 In our latest podcast episode, Allen Lombardozzi and Elaine LaFuria, two STEM teachers from the Harbor Creek S.D. share the story behind Advanced Technologies Group, a student program powered by HAM radio, science, and sheer curiosity. Listen: www.psea.org/podcast

"A divided Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Education Department to fire almost 40 percent of its workforce four months after President Donald Trump ordered his administration to begin closing down the department." www.politico.com/news/2025/07...

Gov Shapiro Challenges Trump Admin Unlawful Withholding of Funds from PA Schools Gov Shapiro Challenges Trump Admin Unlawful Withholding of Funds from PA Schools

"Many of the projects funded by these dollars support vital programs for PA schools, impacting key teacher training programs as well as programs that make school more accessible to children with special learning needs..." @GovernorShapiro

A graphic featuring a beige and purple background overlayed with a quote from National Teacher of the Year Ashlie Crosson that reads, "We know what's at stake if our schools falter. If education is disrupted by disinvestment or division, then we don't just lose a school system. We lose our future."

Our 2025 NTOY Ashlie Crosson took the #NEARA stage with a powerful reminder that we are the guardians of our classrooms and the conditions that allow them to thrive. She spoke from the heart about the urgency of this moment and the strength we hold when we stand together. buff.ly/mvxYlW8

I am elated to honor the 2025 Teacher of the Year at #NEARA. Ashlie Crosson is an English teacher from my home state of Pennsylvania, and she cultivates a true love of learning in her classroom.

Congratulations on your incredible achievement, Ashlie!

170+ years of PSEA 💪

Past, present, or future, PSEA empowers Pennsylvania's educators and students to reach their full potential.

OPINION: It Is Time for Pennsylvania to Create a Paid Family Leave Program - Bucks County Beacon HB 200 would provide up to 20 weeks of paid family and medical leave for people who experience serious health conditions or life-changing events, like the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child.

"It doesn’t have to be this way. Many countries offer paid family leave for new parents. So do 13 U.S. states and Washington, D.C., including four of our neighbors, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York."

Books to Uplift Perspectives and Experiences of Disability | NEA These recommended books give readers the opportunity to explore a wide range of disability experiences as well as enjoy fabulous stories that focus on a disabled character but not their…

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to honor the diversity & uniqueness of each person in the disability community. NEA offers a booklist that features characters with a wide range of disabilities, highlighting diverse experiences & perspectives.

Welding instructor Tim Turnbach and two students from the PA College of Technology built a 3D version of the PSEA crest crafted from 304 stainless steel and mounted on a triangular metal background. The crest is now prominently displayed in the lobby at PSEA headquarters.