Your voice is your #vote. Make it count! #ElectionDay
🗳️ Polls are open until 8 p.m.
✉️ Voting by mail? If you haven’t returned your ballot, hand deliver it to your county election office or an authorized drop box by 8 p.m.
"According to the union, salary is a major issue in the dispute. The strike continues into another school day with no new agreement announced." bit.ly/4itc7mu
During #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, our educators and support professionals play an important role in bringing Native American history to life in the classroom by amplifying Indigenous voices, sharing stories, and teaching students about the lasting impact of their communities.
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Mail ballot voters, make sure you:
✅ Seal your ballot inside both provided envelopes;
✅ Sign and write the current date on the outer return envelope;
✅ Return your ballot to a designated ballot return location BEFORE 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Learn more at vote.pa.gov/MailBallot
ALT Striped red, white, and blue border. Illustration of ballot dropbox. Text: Sign, Date, and Return. Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 2026. vote.pa.gov.
"Panther Valley S.D. launched the Holiday Heroes toy drive and distribution program to help fill the gap, they estimate, helping 200 to 300 families within the district. They plan to hold in-person sign-up days for families with children up to 6th grade." bit.ly/4zhfZyj
"Delta Kappa Gamma International, an horary society of women educators, historically has promoted education within the profession and extending a hand to those aspiring to become teachers." bit.ly/4yO5n90
“We commend the bipartisan group of lawmakers who voted for this important legislation, freeing Pennsylvania students from the constant disruptions of cellphones and mobile devices during the school day." bit.ly/4zW8tbJ
Applications for a mail-in ballot are due TODAY by 5 p.m. If you plan to vote by mail and haven’t already requested your ballot for the Nov. 3 election, do so now at pavoterservices.pa.gov/Onlin….
PSEA's officers joined @governorshapiro as he signed SB1014, bipartisan legislation requiring all Pa. schools to adopt “bell-to-bell” policies by the start of the 2027-28 school year that will restrict possession and prohibit student use of mobile devices during the school day.
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SP&R proud to have played small but important role w/ @PSEA testing public opinion re: cellphone bans in public schools - polling that showed strong bipartisan support and served as added backdrop to this important new law.
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"School districts will decide exactly how to implement the legislation. After the legislation is signed later this morning, it will take effect next school year. The legislation is expected to be signed at 11 a.m. on Monday in Bucks County." bit.ly/3U2hsJs
PSEA commends lawmakers for passing a bipartisan bill establishing a “bell-to-bell” cellphone ban in PA schools starting in 2027-28 - "an essential step toward reducing distractions for students during class time and keeping lessons and teaching on track." psea.org/cellphonebanpasses
"The bill would prohibit students in public schools from using or possessing cell phones during the school day, and would make Pennsylvania the 24th state with a bell-to-bell ban." bit.ly/4hWR1xW
“We think if both parties come to the table with urgency and commitment to get this done, we’ll get it done. It shouldn’t take nearly a year to negotiate a contact, and our hope is to make progress and reach an agreement before November 23.” bit.ly/484MxiQ
"Shapiro earlier this year called on lawmakers to pass a ban 'to get distractions out of the classroom and create a healthier environment in our schools.' The state’s largest teachers union, the PSEA, has also endorsed a cell phone ban." share.inquirer.com/QghnUu
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Do you know when and where to stop for school buses?
Watch below to learn when to stop on roads without a median, roads with a center turning lane, and other road scenarios.
Find more info at pa.gov/schoolbus.
#BeSafePA #SchoolBusSafetyWeek
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🚨 Today, Oct. 19, is Pennsylvania's deadline to register to vote in the Nov. 3 general election.
✅ If you are eligible to vote, you can register or update your registration online until 11:59 p.m. tonight at vote.pa.gov/Register.
ALT Register to vote. Oct. 19, 2026 is the last day to register in the Nov. 3, 2026, general election.
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Mail ballot voters, make sure you:
✅ Seal your ballot inside both provided envelopes;
✅ Sign and write the current date on the outer return envelope;
✅ Return your ballot BEFORE 8 p.m. on Election Day
Learn more at vote.pa.gov/MailBallot
ALT Striped red, white, and blue border. Illustration of ballot dropbox. Text: Sign, Date, and Return. Completed mail ballots must be received by 8 p.m. Nov. 3, 2026. vote.pa.gov.
"The state’s STEELS standards are significant because they help prepare students for modern career paths and future job markets. They promote hands-on learning and real-world applications, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills." bit.ly/4B7LKuU
