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We're hiring!
We're excited to announce that the Philadelphia Student Union (PSU) is hiring a Lead Organizer. This position would be a key member of...
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Our School Funding Campaign
Pennsylvania ranks third-to-last in percent of state contribution to public education, causing the majority of public school funding to...
Applications for Representation - Improving the Philadelphia Board of Education
When the School Reform Commission held its last meeting in 2018 it was seen as a beacon of hope for Philadelphia’s schools. For many this...
Our Statement on the Murder of Walter Wallace Jr. by the Police
We are saddened, scared, and angered by the police murder of Walter Wallace Jr. We hold all of these emotions but are not surprised. This...
Our Statement on the Current Moment and Our Call for #PoliceFreeSchools and to #DefundThePolice
The anger and frustration in the streets of Philadelphia and across the country are not just because of what happened to George Floyd,...
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PSU Response to COVID-19
Here at Philadelphia Student Union, we pride ourselves on vocalizing the needs and challenges our members face as students within the...
Alumni Q + A: Mausjon Sanders
J: When did you join PSU? M: If I remember correctly, I originally joined PSU about five years ago when I was about to go into my ninth...
Support PSU’s Summer Organizing and Leadership Institute!
Update 7/31/19: Thanks to all your support, we have raised 75% of the funds needed for BAYM! We just need to raise $740 more to meet our...
We’re Hiring — Executive Director
Executive Director Job Announcement Position Summary: The Philadelphia Student Union (PSU) based in West Philadelphia, is a community...
If you believe…
If you believe in youth organizing, and want to help the Philadelphia Student Union expand our in-school chapter organizing… If you want...
Support the Philadelphia Student Union on Giving Tuesday!
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day when people around the world give back to their communities and donate to organizations whose work...
Support PSU’s Summer Organizing and Leadership Institute!
Update 7/5/18: Thanks to all your support, we are already more than halfway to our goal! We have raised $1260 and just need to raise $740...
Student Vision for School Safety March Demands
On February 14th, the school shooting at Stoneman Douglas High School forever changed the Parkland, Florida community, after a gunman...
Looking Back on 2017
Throughout the past year, young people in the Philadelphia Student Union built leadership in the movement for public education. Will you...
Support PSU on Giving Tuesday!
Today is Giving Tuesday, a day when people around the world give back to their communities and donate to organizations whose work they...
Save the Date!
You are invited to join the Philadelphia Student Union at an event to celebrate our new Executive Director and growing team of...
Students Demand Real Accountability And An End To School Police Violence
Students Demand Real Accountability And An End To School Police Violence Police brutality is an epidemic that has existed since the...
Support PSU on Giving Tuesday
Today is Giving Tuesday! We hope you’ll consider making a contribution to support the Philadelphia Student Union. We’re excited to...
A win on five demands- but fight to end school police violence isn’t over
For the past six weeks, students in the Philadelphia Student Union have held weekly vigils at 440, held press conferences, organized...
Assault at Ben Franklin
On Thursday, May 5th, 2016, Brian Burney, a member of the Philadelphia Student Union and student at Benjamin Franklin High School, was...