Pennsylvania is facing a teacher shortage crisis. The path forward starts in Harrisburg.
Across the Commonwealth, classrooms are understaffed, students are going without fully qualified teachers, and aspiring educators are being forced to choose between their passion and their financial survival.
That's why fully funding student teacher stipends is a necessity. When we remove financial barriers at the start of a teaching career, we grow the pipeline. When we grow the pipeline, Pennsylvania wins.
Join the PA Needs Teachers coalition and the Student PSEA in calling on state lawmakers to fund the stipend program, invest in our educators, and end the teacher shortage crisis once and for all.
Key Information
📅 Monday, May 4, 2026
⏰ 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍Start the day at PSEA Headquarters (400 N. 3rd Street, Harrisburg, PA 17105) and end it at the PA State Capitol (501 N 3rd St, Harrisburg, PA 17120)
Register Today!
Not able to join us on May 4th?
Your voice can make a difference, even if you’re not able to be in Harrisburg. Click the buttons below to easily contact your state legislators or check out our partner toolkit, which is packed full of all the information you need to raise awareness about the importance of the Student Teacher Stipend Program and the impact it can have on not just our students and communities, but on the future of our commonwealth.