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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.

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

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