Results from our member survey earlier this year revealed that the most challenging issues concerning educators were student attitudes and behaviors at the top of the list, followed by educator workload, and then teacher morale. Moreover, the majority of respondents indicated that their most challenging issues were different from prior to March 2020. The survey […]
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As the school year is coming to an end, we wanted to share some exciting opportunities for professional development that may be of interest to you. These programs are not endorsed by the Keystone Teachers Association, but we believe they could be valuable resources for interested educators. Foundation for Economic Education Free Professional Development for High
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Teachers never choose to be teachers because of the money. Teachers teach because we want to make a difference in a child’s life. Jordan Branch is an example of how teachers can, and do, make a difference. Jordan Branch grew up in Virginia. He had challenges growing up. His parents divorced when he was six
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KEYTA has partnered with Association Member Benefits Advisors (AMBA) to provide our members with access to life and wellness options that can supplement your current coverage, or ensure that you have access to protection not covered by your current insurance policies. Many school retirees are also joining KEYTA to have access to these cost-effective plans, so
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On February 28, 2023, the Senate Education Committee held a hearing to hear from various groups about the teacher shortage in Pennsylvania. Schools are trying to find qualified people to staff classrooms while the number of people interested in pursuing a teaching career is down. Tanya Garcia, the state’s deputy secretary for postsecondary and higher education,
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The Senate unanimously approve a bill to eliminate a section from the state’s Education Code that prohibits teachers from wearing anything that is a sign of their faith or denomination. According to the current public school code in state law, an educator wearing religious garb must be suspended for one year and will be fired
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Please join the Keystone Teachers Association and Educators First Financial for a PSERS Primer for Public School Employees Thursday, February 16, 6:00pm Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87921429742?pwd=OExrWDd2c0hQd0QvVkFiVHhKLzZUUT09Webinar ID: 879 2142 9742Passcode: 025833 Regardless of where you are in your career, there are a few important things we think you should know!
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On February 7, 2023, Judge Renée Cohn Jubelirer ruled that Pennsylvania’s current school funding formula, which relies heavily on local property taxes, is unconstitutional. Judge Jubelirer stated in her ruling that “students who reside in school districts with low property values and incomes are deprived of the same opportunities and resources as students who reside in
PA School Funding Ruled Unconstitutional
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Happy New Year! We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and was able to relax and spend quality time with family and friends. Despite being in the middle of the school year, the long break and new calendar year provide the perfect time for a reboot. This is also a great time to remind you
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Christmas is just around the corner! Every teacher looks forward to much needed rest during the break. During this season of celebration, what are a teacher’s rights and obligations when it comes to celebrating Christmas, or any other holiday, on school grounds? Whether religious or secular, teachers and students should have the right to express
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