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

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

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

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

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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January 2025 Education News

AI Replacing Teachers? A proposed Pennsylvania cyber charter school, Unbound Academic Institute, is sparking debate with its plan to replace traditional teachers with AI-driven lessons and condense core academics into just two hours per day. Founded by Texas-based entrepreneurs, the school claims its personalized AI model accelerates learning, allowing students to focus on life skills in the afternoons.

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Navigating Holiday Celebrations in the Classroom

As the holiday season approaches, we eagerly anticipate a well-earned break. It’s also the perfect opportunity to reflect on how we celebrate in our classrooms. Here are some important reminders to help you navigate your rights and responsibilities during holiday celebrations at school. Fostering Inclusivity and Religious Neutrality Pennsylvania’s public schools are committed to creating

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November 2024 Education News

Cultural Competency Standards Dropped After Legal Challenge Pennsylvania has rescinded its Culturally Relevant and Sustaining Education Program after a legal challenge claimed it violated teachers’ First Amendment rights and overstepped the authority of school districts. The program, which required teacher training to acknowledge systemic bias and integrate diverse perspectives, was implemented in the 2023-24 school year.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Hang in there—Thanksgiving is almost upon us! We at KEYTA are thankful for your membership and grateful that you trust us with your support. Today, I feel like a fish out of water as I’m substituting for an English teacher. As a former math and computer science teacher, let’s just say Hamlet is not my

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Strategies for Addressing Student Behavior Concerns

We’re excited to introduce our latest resource, Strategies for Addressing Student Behavior Concerns, designed to help tackle the growing challenges around student behavior in schools. In this guide, we’ve gathered insights, strategies, and best practices to support you in fostering positive behavior and creating a productive learning environment. We hope it offers valuable guidance. As always,

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October 2024 Education News

November 5, 2024 – Election Day As election day draws near, we want to take this moment to clarify how KEYTA differs from the teachers’ unions. While union members may voluntarily contribute to a political action committee (PAC) to support candidates, it’s important to understand that in many cases, the union also uses member dues

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