Congratulations to Heath Hines of Northwest Area EA for being appointed to the Teacher Leader Community, a national fellowship developing advocates who advance science education through agriculture. 👏 https://bit.ly/4xPPoaD

“If this funding is cut, my students who need reading and math support will be the ones who lose out on their teachers, their paraprofessionals, and the small group instruction that can help them get back up to grade level." https://bit.ly/4y9CEvy

Educators fear Project 2025 and elimination of federal funding, call on support from Bresnahan

The Pennsylvania State Education Association worries that schools will lose food for hungry students, resources for those with special needs and extra support for kids who may be struggling.

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“A strike is always a last resort. Our immediate goal is making progress at the table. We’re committed to using the coming weeks to reach a fair agreement and have offered multiple bargaining dates to the district to continue negotiations...” https://bit.ly/4h3GdO9

Bellefonte Teachers and Staff Union Votes in Favor of Strike Authorization if Contract Agreement Isn't Reached

Unionized teachers and staff in the Bellefonte Area School District on Monday voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike if contract

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PSEA is proud to celebrate the history of Latinx and Hispanic communities and recognize the countless contributions educators and education support professionals from these cultures make to our schools and students every day. #HispanicHeritageMonth

"Donegal Education Association President Justin Neidiegh previously said the union’s membership was frustrated the district was seemingly prioritizing upcoming multimillion dollar construction projects over increasing the salaries of its teachers." https://bit.ly/3SNr0Y9

Donegal teachers' union rejects third-party contract proposal, Labor Relations Board publishes report

Donegal School District’s teachers union rejected a teacher contract proposed by a third-party from the state Labor Relations Board, initiating the public release of details in that proposed contract ...

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“Our members have sacrificed hundreds of hours since the beginning of the 2025-26 school year to reach a fair agreement... Unfortunately, district negotiators have resorted to ultimatums and stall tactics. We and the Bellefonte community deserve better.” https://bit.ly/3T10JWm

Bellefonte Area Teachers and Staff Union to Vote on Strike Authorization

Updated 10:29 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, with comment from PSEA's Connor LewisUpdated 8:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, with comment from Bellefonte Area School

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"The governor’s office said the requirement will take effect at the beginning of the 2027-28 school year, giving time to incorporate recess into elementary school schedules." https://phl17.com/phl17-news/pennsylvania-public-schools-are-now-required-to-have-30-minutes-of-recess-for-children-in-k-5/

Pennsylvania public schools are now required to have 30 minutes of recess for children in K-5

NORTH WALES, Pa. (WPHL) — Governor Josh Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis will now require Pennsylvania public schools to have 30 minutes of recess for children in kindergarten through f…

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“25 years later, these current students are very removed from the events. They definitely know the date and they know the general idea of what happened. My hope is to try to bring to life the emotion, the feelings, what different people were experiencing.” https://bit.ly/4A8SOXE

Teaching the next generation 25 years after 9/11

We use the phrase “never forget” when talking about 9/11. But 25 years later there are people who can’t even remember it. They weren’t alive to experience it. That’s w…

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In my eyes, recess is just as important as learning math, English, science, or history — recess is crucial for things like building social skills and staying active. And now, we’re making sure our kids have the tools they need to succeed both inside AND outside the classroom.

Before this year, schools in Pennsylvania weren’t required to give students dedicated recess time so they could take a break from learning, get outside, and just be kids. Our latest state budget changes that.

Recess is now the law in Pennsylvania.

PSEA VP Jeff Ney and North Penn EA President Michael George-Reichley joined @governor.pa.gov this morning at North Wales Elementary School as he signed HB 1505, legislation that establishes 30 minutes of daily recess for Pennsylvania's K-5 students.

"The tentative agreement comes 11 days after the Dallas Education Association voted to authorize a strike and four days after the teachers’ current contract expired." https://www.citizensvoice.com/2026/09/04/dallas-school-board-teachers-union-reach-tentative-contract-agreement/

Dallas school board, teachers union reach tentative contract agreement

After months of negotiations and amid concerns over a potential strike, the Dallas School District and the Dallas Education Association have reached a tentative agreement on a new contract.

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"As NEA’s president, Moss is determined to speak up for all schools, and all students, including the ones in out-of-the way places that people often overlook." https://www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/people-and-places-shaped-nea-president-princess-moss

The People and Places that Shaped NEA President Princess Moss | NEA

Moss grew up in rural Virginia and taught for 21 years in Louisa County

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On #LaborDay, we celebrate the collective power that has led to better wages and working conditions and the ability to advocate for the needs of education workers and students. 💪 📸 Barry Raker, "Mosaic of Unionism"

"The 2026-27 budget includes a $565 million increase in adequacy and tax equity formula funding, for a total of $1.9 billion. Adequacy funds are intended to provide more money to historically underfunded schools." https://bit.ly/4qSjEik

Gov. Josh Shapiro highlights public education investments at Scranton elementary school visit

Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Scranton School District's Neil Armstrong Elementary School on Wednesday to highlight investments in public education.

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"Tuesday’s board meeting marked the fourth meeting in a row that large crowds of teachers and supporting parents showed up to rally for pay increases and other demands." https://bit.ly/3SGbDRd

Fact-finding report issued to teachers, Mars Area School District

ADAMS TWP — Mars Area School District teachers and officials may have an answer in the coming weeks on whether contract disputes will be resolved. Members of the negotiation teams for the district an...

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"Current students at Indian Rock will team with 35 alumni & former staff members... The afternoon will include 'classroom conversations between generations, a tour of the building & the opening of two large storage trunks filled with 1976 memorabilia.'” https://bit.ly/4xpDymR

York County elementary school to open 50-year-old time capsule

YORK COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — What do you think will be discovered inside a time capsule that’s been hidden for 50 years? People will have the chance to find out this Friday, when students …

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"More than 1 million American children have lost access to SNAP following a recent federal law. Now, as schools gear up for a new term, a portion of those children could be at risk of losing free meals..." https://bit.ly/4i9gd4O

SNAP cuts could lead to kids losing free school breakfast and lunch • Pennsylvania Capital-Star

Cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program will likely spill over into schools, causing students to lose access to free breakfast and lunch. More than 1 million American children have lost a...

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Today we welcome Princess Moss as our new union president! 🎉 Watch her inspiring story 👇🏽

September is recognized as #SuicidePreventionAwarenessMonth, a time to raise awareness, spread hope, and encourage conversations about the importance of mental health and preventing suicide. For resources and guidance on how to support students, visit https://bit.ly/4d6rsaC.

"Radnor High School and Hershey High School, a pair of early adopters of so-called bell-to-bell cellphone bans, have found success simply asking students to turn off their phones and keep them away." https://whyy.org/articles/pennsylvania-school-cellphone-ban-delco-hershey/

Pa. may ban cellphones in schools. These educators are already seeing results

The “bell-to-bell” bans face skepticism from students and parents. After going phone-free, early adopters say the difference is striking.

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"Neideigh said teachers feel frustrated and undervalued because the district is balking at salary increases even as it pursues several multimillion dollar construction projects, including new athletic fields." https://bit.ly/46rQ8Xl

Donegal teachers expect to receive third-party contract proposal on first day of school Monday

Monday will be a big day in Donegal School District.

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"We're going to see increased class sizes. We're going to see hungry students. We're going to be seeing students not getting the services that they desperately need to be successful in school." https://www.wgal.com/article/pennsylvania-educators-rally-federal-funding-cuts-mechanicsburg/73548906

Mechanicsburg rally highlights concern over 'Project 2025' and education funding

Educators in Pennsylvania rallied in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County, to protest federal funding cuts they say will harm students and school systems.

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"The Pennsylvania Department of Education announced $3.5 million in PAsmart grants to 17 organizations across the state. The funding is designed to expand career pathways in advanced manufacturing, construction, digital technology and energy." https://bit.ly/4gzenaG

NEPA schools awarded more than $1 million to expand career and technical education

Several schools and educational organizations serving Northeastern Pennsylvania will receive more than $1 million in state grants aimed at preparing students fo

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PSEA President Aaron Chapin joined education and social media experts for CBS 21’s “Back-to-School: Making the Grade” town hall to discuss how students and parents can navigate social media in the classroom, as well as mental health resources. Watch at https://bit.ly/45Qjy1m.

“This investment will help expand Pennsylvania’s pipeline of school psychologists by removing financial barriers for interns and encouraging additional talented professionals to serve in high-need communities.” https://bit.ly/4xxHzWQ

Shapiro Administration Provides $8 Million to Increase the Number of School

Shapiro Administration Provides $8 Million to Increase the Number of School

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"The Dallas Education Association, the union which represents teachers at the Dallas School District, voted Monday to authorize a strike amidst what appear to be increasingly fraught contract negotiations." https://bit.ly/3STPIWH

Dallas teachers union takes strike authorization vote

An expiring teacher contract — and even the possibility of an eventual strike — has cast a pall of uncertainty around the start of the school year at Dallas.

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"My kids are everything. It's critical to me that we are making sure that we can give them the best that we possibly can." https://bit.ly/3STDe1d

'My kids are everything': Local, state educators push against school funding cuts

PSEA members met in Northampton County on Monday to call on lawmakers and push against Project 2025.

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Today at 6 p.m. 👇

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H.R. 1 made a number of changes to federal student aid and student loan administration that took effect on July 1. Join NEA on Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. for a webinar to learn what these changes are, how to compare your options, and more. Register: t.co/9sjCh9ABLS.