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PA Senate Committee Explores Solutions to Truancy and Absenteeism

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On May 12, 2025, the Pennsylvania Senate Education Committee held a public hearing in Harrisburg to address rising student truancy and chronic absenteeism. Testimony came from a broad range of professionals, including a representative from the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the American Enterprise Institute, school counselors and administrators, magisterial district judges, and an Allegheny County […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Fully Fund Student Teacher Stipend Program

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Camp Hill, PA, April 28, 2025 — The Keystone Teachers Association is calling on Pennsylvania lawmakers to increase funding for the PA Student Teacher Support Program to ensure all eligible student teachers receive critical financial assistance during their unpaid teaching semester. Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025–26 proposed budget allocates an additional $20 million to the program,

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Summer Travel Discounts for KEYTA Members

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As summer approaches and vacation plans start to take shape, don’t forget to take advantage of your exclusive KEYTA member benefits—available free of charge through our partnership with AMBA.  Save up to 35% on your Orlando getaway! Thanks to this partnership, you can enjoy exclusive savings on: Discounted tickets to Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, and other top Orlando attractions Hotels and

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March 2025 Education News

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In this issue: The Save Women’s Sports Act Moves Forward House Bill 354: “What Is Your Pennsylvania Story” Initiative Student Teacher Stipends Demand AI Integration in Philadelphia Schools Congressional Bill Aims to Establish National STEM Week The School Choice Debate: Opportunity vs. Public School Loyalty The Save Women’s Sports Act Moves Forward Senate Bill 9,

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Cyberattack Exposes Personal Data of 500,000 Union Members

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The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) suffered a major data breach, compromising the personal information of more than 500,000 teachers, retirees, and school staff. The attack, claimed by the Rhysida ransomware group, was discovered on July 6, 2024, yet PSEA did not notify affected individuals until March 2025—nearly eight months later. Hackers accessed highly sensitive data, including:

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Executive Order Aims to Dismantle U.S. Department of Education

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On March 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. The order seeks to shift educational authority back to state and local governments. Under the directive, Secretary McMahon must develop a comprehensive plan for the department’s closure. However, since the agency

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The Impact of Federal Education Cuts on Pennsylvania Schools

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The recent decision to significantly reduce the U.S. Department of Education’s workforce and cut federal education programs has ignited a contentious debate over the future of public education. While critics warn that these changes could undermine public schools by reducing essential funding, supporters argue that a more localized approach will make education more efficient and

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February 2025 Education News

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In this issue: Education Funding in the Governor’s Budget: Key Highlights and Impacts PIAA to Comply with Executive Order Banning Transgender Athletes from Girls’ Sports Pennsylvania Teacher Released from Russian Prison Education Funding in the Governor’s Budget: Key Highlights and Impacts Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled a $51.5 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, emphasizing

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Understanding Your Retirement Options: Key Information from PSERS

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We want to remind you that the Pennsylvania School Employee Retirement System (PSERS) offers a wide range of retirement resources to assist you in preparing for this important life transition. These resources include: PSERS Website: The PSERS website is a comprehensive source of information, where you can find guides, forms, calculators, and a wealth of retirement-related materials.

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