In April 2024, the Pennsylvania General Assembly made significant strides in addressing the state’s educational needs, particularly focusing on teacher shortages and school funding. One of the key initiatives was the enhancement of the Student Teacher Support Program. Governor Josh Shapiro announced a substantial increase in funding for this program, raising it to $15 million. […]
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At KEYTA SUPPORT, we empower educators by providing the timely assistance you need, exactly when you need it. Our service guarantees confidentiality and effectiveness above all. Feeling overwhelmed or facing burnout? Struggling with classroom management or disruptive behavior? Need strategies for handling parental complaints? Seeking advice on navigating challenges with students, colleagues, or administrators? Or, perhaps,
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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
“Pennsylvania’s ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ Initiative: Elevating Mental Health.” Read More »
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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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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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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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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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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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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