Delaware State Education Association

It’s been a long school year. You deserve a treat.

Take the family out to eat or order in from any one of the 60+ popular restaurants that have partnered with DSEA to give union educators a 10-15% discount on their meals year round.

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Public school educators need time, trust, and professional autonomy to do their jobs well.

That’s the message educators in the Appoquinimink School District delivered to their school board this week as their local union and district administrators enter a third month of contract negotiations.

While contract talks typically focus on worker pay, the Appoquinimink School District is currently mired in a financial crisis of its own making, leaving educators with little choice but to fight for better working conditions.

Backed by dozens of district employees, Appoquinimink Education Association President Steve Byers on Tuesday presented his school board with a petition signed by nearly 600 district teachers, counselors, nurses, social workers, psychologists, educational diagnosticians, and related service providers – all seeking protected professional time and the power to determine how that time is used.

“Students benefit when educators have adequate time to plan instruction, analyze student data, collaborate with colleagues, communicate with families, complete required documentation, and engage in professional growth,” he told the board. “When educators are trusted as professionals to exercise judgment over how that time is used, schools become stronger and more effective.”

We stand with AEA in their push for more time to fulfill their professional responsibilities!

Together, we’re stronger! Together, our voices will be heard!

Every LGBTQIA+ student deserves a public school where they feel safe, seen and free to be themselves, just like every LGBTQIA+ educator deserves a union that advocates for them.

That’s why union educators from Seaford to Brandywine joined together this weekend to celebrate our students, our families, and our communities at the 29th Annual Delaware Pride Fest in Dover.

Together, we are stronger!

Together, we're building a brighter future for ALL Delawareans!

Congratulations to the Colonial Paraprofessional Association for holding an outstanding end of year celebration at Stewart’s Brewing this week!

More than 80 union members were on hand as CPA President Jozette Hartsfield honored her predecessor and incoming DSEA President Tameka Mays. CPA then turned around and honored Jozette for her 19 years of service in the Colonial School District. They also thanked state Senator Nicole Poore for her support. And several members walked away with some great giveaways!.

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Are you looking to start your summer in style?

DSEA Member Benefits is offering union educators a chance to win a $200 Nike gift card.

No purchase is necessary and entering your name into the drawing is easy.

❖ If you haven’t already, sign up for the free DSEA discount program by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3VZg4EF

❖ Visit the website each day until June 17 and make sure you are signed in.

That’s it! The more days you visit, the more entries you earn.