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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, […]

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

The Shapiro administration has introduced the Pennsylvania Firefly Student Progress Indicators (PA Firefly), a new voluntary and free tool designed to help schools monitor student achievement throughout the academic year. This initiative reflects a broader effort to reduce reliance on traditional standardized tests, allowing for more personalized and adaptive assessment methods. PA Firefly enables educators to gauge

Pennsylvania Legislative Update The PA House and Senate have been in recess since mid-July. They return for official voting session on September 30, where they will begin their last eleven voting days before the end of the 2023-24 legislative session. Any bill not passed by then will have to start over next year. PDE Literacy Toolkit

People who have worked and saved up for decades can feel that reaching retirement age means it’s time to enjoy the fruits of their labor. The risk is that people can go overboard and spend it all in a few years. Retirement planning can be challenging at any age, even if you think you’re financially

Each year, we field questions from members about how to respond to colleagues who ask why they aren’t union members. Here’s a summary of common reasons why some educators choose not to join: Personal Beliefs and Values: Some teachers feel their personal beliefs diverge from the political or ideological stances of the teachers’ union. Although

As of August 2024, Pennsylvania’s legislature is intensely focused on addressing critical issues in the state’s education system. A landmark court ruling in 2023 declared the state’s public school funding system unconstitutional due to significant inequities between districts. This has spurred ongoing debates among lawmakers about how to reform the funding structure to ensure fair

Pennsylvania’s legislature, and Governor Josh Shapiro, recently approved a $47.6 billion budget, marking a significant increase in public education. The budget includes $1.1 billion in new K-12 education spending, addressing a Commonwealth Court ruling that declared the state’s school funding method unconstitutional due to disparities between wealthy and poor districts. The budget allocates: $225 million increase in basic education funding $100

Dear Educator, We hope this message finds you well. We are writing to remind you of two important updates: Membership Discount: For our full-time educators who haven’t yet joined or renewed their membership, take advantage of our $30 membership discount by paying your dues in full by June 30. You can renew online or mail