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Navigating Christmas and Holiday Celebrations in the Classroom

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As the holiday break approaches, anticipation for some much-needed time off fills the air. Before Pennsylvania’s public schools close their doors for the festive season, it’s worthwhile to explore the landscape of classroom celebrations. This article addresses common queries from teachers regarding their rights and responsibilities when celebrating Christmas and other holidays on school grounds.  […]

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November Legislative Update

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School Code Bill Still Held Hostage Earlier in November, both chambers of the State Legislature passed versions of House Bill 301, an omnibus school code bill containing much needed measures for our school systems. However, the PA House and Senate continue to argue over the inclusion, or removal, of an additional $150 million for education tax

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October 2023 Legislative Update

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Parent Control of Sexually Explicit Content in Schools The Senate passed Senate Bill 7; a bipartisan effort aimed at allowing parents to have more control over their children’s exposure to sexually explicit content in schools. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Ryan Aument, provides parents with information about such content and allows them to limit their child’s access

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Discounted Act 48 Courses

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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.  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 training courses tailored to support both

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Happy Labor Day!

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We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering dedication, passion, and hard work in shaping the minds and futures of our next generation. You are the architects of dreams, the beacons of knowledge, and the nurturing hearts that inspire young minds to reach for the stars. Your commitment to

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Strategies for Effective Multitasking and Stress Management

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As we navigate the ever-evolving landscape of education, your commitment to shaping young minds is truly admirable. We understand that being a teacher demands the ability to handle multiple responsibilities and cope with stress effectively. With this in mind, we’d like to offer some tips and strategies to help you excel in multitasking and manage

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Teacher Shortage, Budget Impasse, & Pregnant School Employee Law Updates

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PA House Passes Bill Granting Permanent Substitute Role to Retired Teachers The Pennsylvania state House passed a bill before their summer break allowing schools to hire retired teachers as substitutes permanently. The legislation, introduced by Rep. James Struzzi, R-Indiana, extends a pandemic-era law that provided flexibility in addressing staffing shortages, which expired at the end of the 2022-23 school year.

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Member Spotlight: Jason Plank

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Jason Plank is a veteran teacher with 24 years of experience; he teaches sixth-grade math and science in Pennsylvania. He first got his start in education while working with at-risk youth in public schools before transitioning to classroom instruction. But Jason, like many AFFT [and KEYTA] members, is disillusioned with unions because of stark divide

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