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Meta Settlement Could Bring New Social Media Protections for Students

Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday recently announced a multistate settlement with Meta aimed at strengthening protections for children and teenagers on Facebook and Instagram. One provision directly affecting schools is a new “School Mode” for teen accounts. During typical school hours, Meta will disable most notifications by default, and parents may further restrict access. Teen […]

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August 2026 Education Update

Welcome back! Thank you for the incredible impact you make every day. Here’s to a fantastic school year! In this Issue: Districts Replacing Yellow Busses with Transit Passes PA Tech Schools Overloaded Amid Massive Waitlists Stay Informed and Protected for the New School Year KEYTA Foundation $250 Classroom Grant Districts Replacing Yellow Busses with Transit Passes Following a

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July 2026 Education Update

As a new school year approaches, here is a brief look at important state and federal education developments, along with KEYTA opportunities and reminders for members. In this Issue: Pennsylvania’s 2026–27 Education Budget Schools to Teach Social Media Safety Federal Focus on School Sexual Misconduct Remember: Contact KEYTA First Supreme Court Rules on Transgender Athletes

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June 2026 Education Update

Happy Independence Day! As we head into the Independence Day weekend, all of us at the Keystone Teachers Association wish you and your family a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable holiday. This year is especially significant as America celebrates the 250th anniversary of our nation’s independence. We hope you have the opportunity to spend time with

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Celebrating You: Teacher Appreciation Week + Special Member Giveaway!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This week is all about recognizing the incredible work you do every single day. Your dedication, resilience, and passion shape not only your students’ futures, but the communities you serve. Whether it’s a breakthrough moment in the classroom, a word of encouragement that changes a student’s path, or the countless unseen

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April 2026 Education Update

Below is your April 2026 summary of key developments from the Pennsylvania Legislature, Governor’s Office, Pennsylvania Department of Education, and relevant national education news. In this Issue: Proposed 2026–27 State Budget (Major Education Investment) PA Senate and House Education Committee Activity Reading Curriculum Mandates Move Toward Implementation National Education Updates Proposed 2026–27 State Budget (Major

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Retirement Ready with KEYTA: Plan Your Next Chapter with Confidence

As you approach retirement, one of the most important questions becomes simple: when your paycheck stops, what replaces it? Join us April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm for an informative session, “Retirement Ready with KEYTA: Building a Confident Transition from Work to Retirement,” where we’ll walk through the key pieces of creating a reliable income in retirement. During this educational session,

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March 2026 Education Update

Below is a summary of key state and national education developments. We will continue to monitor these issues and provide updates as needed. In this issue: Improving School Health Services (HB 2285) Exploring Alternatives to Keystone Exams (HB 1752) PA Expands Pipeline for Special Education Teachers Uncertain Student Loan Limits Raise Concerns for Educators PA

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