On July 14, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled the Trump administration can proceed with laying off 1,300–1,400 Department of Education employees—part of a broader effort to dismantle the department and shift responsibilities to other federal agencies and the states. In dissent, Justice Sotomayor warned the ruling gives the Executive branch unchecked power to override laws […]
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We hope your summer is off to a great start! Here’s a snapshot of key education developments in Pennsylvania during June: In this issue: Cyber-Charter Funding Reform Advances Budget Boost for K–12 Schools Court Ruling Holds PA Schools Liable for Student-on-Student Sexual Abuse Literacy Initiative Cyber-Charter Funding Reform Advances The PA House passed a tight 104–98 vote
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In this issue: Teach in PA Website Relaunched House Committee Advances Teacher Pipeline Bills Senate Committee Moves Education Legislation Judge Blocks Plan to Dismantle U.S. Education Department Supreme Court Deadlocks on Religious Charter School State News Teach in PA Website Relaunched The Pennsylvania Department of Education has launched a redesigned Teach in PA website to support educator
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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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“Oh, I will dance with Cinderella, I don’t want to miss even one song, ‘Cause all too soon the clock will strike midnight, And she’ll be gone.” This Steven Curtis Chapman song, Cinderella, will be played as my daughter and I dance at her wedding reception. I am thankful for the blessing of her and my
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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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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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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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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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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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