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“Pennsylvania’s ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ Initiative: Elevating Mental Health.”

The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has introduced a new initiative called “You’ve Got a Friend in Pennsylvania,” featuring an automated phone line for people of all ages to receive pep talks, jokes, and words of encouragement from students across the state. Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Secretary of Education, highlighted the importance of spreading cheer […]

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Discounted Act 48 Courses

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!

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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Member Spotlight: Jason Plank

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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A Lesson Plan for Retirement Webinar

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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PDE Releases 2021-22 Assessment Results

Department of Education Releases 2021-22 Assessment Results On 11/28/22, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) released the results from the 2021-2022 school year administration of state-level assessments including the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA), the Pennsylvania Alternate System of Assessment (PASA), and Keystone Exams. The results show that the scores are not yet at pre-pandemic levels,

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Election Day is November 8

The November 8 elections are getting close, and candidates are running for the positions of PA Governor, US House, PA House, select US Senate and PA Senate seats. The biggest statewide elections are for the Pennsylvania Governor and United States Senate. The PSEA and NEA have both recommended Josh Shapiro (D) for Governor and John

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