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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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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Please join on November 16, 2022, at 5:00 PM, for our Financial Wellness and Retirement Zoom Webinar. Most people’s biggest fear is outliving their savings. But what are the biggest threats to my nest egg and how do I go about protecting what I’ve worked hard for all my life? We have partnered with AMBA
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In our ongoing commitment to Pennsylvania educators, the Keystone Teachers Association is thrilled to announce a valuable partnership with Model Teaching. As a KEYTA member, you can now receive an exclusive 20% discount off the price of all Act 48 professional development courses, as well as all credit courses required for salary advancement. Model Teaching specializes in delivering top-tier, implementation-focused online teacher
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The pandemic of 2020 will be remembered for many things. Hopefully, the focus will be on how we persevered. Many professions have had to adjust to succeed. Doctors now perform video house calls, contracts can be signed electronically, and businesses have allowed workers to work remotely. No other profession, however, has been in the spotlight
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The PA Department of Education recently sent a communication to school leaders regarding state assessments that usually occur throughout the spring months. According to PDE, if the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) invites state waivers for this school year’s assessment, PDE will carefully consider such an option and will quickly survey local education agency leadership
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As schools are wrapping up the first month of the 2020-21 school year, teachers are attempting to erase the learning loss of the COVID slide while introducing new lessons in this difficult environment. It doesn’t matter if you are fully in-person, fully remote or a blended version of both, this is not a typical start
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The Pennsylvania House failed to override Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of a bill that would have given school districts final authority on running sports events and admitting spectators during the coronavirus pandemic. However, despite the failed override, school districts have the right to permit more fans in the stands in the wake of a federal
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Weeks after schools have opened for in-person instruction, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new guidance for schools seeking to open for in-person learning using various community infection rates and school safety thresholds. The new guidance for school communities to consider when reopening or closing schools includes a five-tiered color-coded risk transition from green, the lowest risk
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