Video Introduction to KEYTA
Find out why educators and school staff are joining the Keystone Teachers Association! Learn how KEYTA members receive employment protection and classroom support, while also enjoying additional discounts ranging from supplemental insurance benefits, travel and entertainment! KEYTA is a non-political organization that never donates to political candidates or groups. Watch the accompanying 90-second video and check out the host of assets and advantages offered to all KEYTA members!
Who We Are
The Keystone Teachers Association (KEYTA) was established by a handful of teachers in a high school art room in 1993. Grieved by the political endorsements of the teacher’s union, these educators decided that they could no longer support these organizations with their dues.
As a professional organization, KEYTA exists to serve the needs of Pennsylvania and Delaware teachers, paraprofessionals, administrators, student teachers, support staff, and all public education employees.
KEYTA provides members with access to professional liability insurance, legal assistance, email updates, newsletters, state lobbyist that represent teachers in educational issues, state meetings, and much more. As a KEYTA member, you have guaranteed and immediate legal counsel at the onset of workplace issues.
We are not a labor union. We are a non-profit, 501(c)(6) professional educators association, created and led by educators. We do not engage in collective bargaining efforts but will assist any local teachers’ organization or independent local union.
Also, while we believe in personal and responsible participation in the political process, KEYTA has never endorsed or supported any political candidate or party as an association. We also do not use members’ dues to support non-educational social agendas. Members’ dues are allocated strictly for the benefits and services that best serve educators in their teaching capacity, and as a result, we are able to provide these services more economically than other teacher organizations.
KEYTA in the News
Retirement Ready with KEYTA: Plan Your Next Chapter with Confidence
As you approach retirement, one of the most important questions becomes simple: when your paycheck stops, what replaces it? Join us April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm for an informative session, “Retirement Ready with KEYTA: Building a Confident Transition from Work to Retirement,” where we’ll walk through the key pieces of creating a reliable income in retirement. During this educational session,
March 2026 Education Update
Below is a summary of key state and national education developments. We will continue to monitor these issues and provide updates as needed. In this issue: Improving School Health Services (HB 2285) Exploring Alternatives to Keystone Exams (HB 1752) PA Expands Pipeline for Special Education Teachers Uncertain Student Loan Limits Raise Concerns for Educators PA
Honoring Outstanding Student Achievement in STEM
We are proud to share that the Keystone Teachers Association was a sponsor of this year’s Capital Area Science and Engineering Fair, where we had the opportunity to support and celebrate outstanding student innovation. Steven Shulz, a KEYTA Board Member and former Physical Science and Chemistry teacher at Manheim Township School District, served as a Fair
-Albert Einstein-
Testimonials
Peg, Grade 7 Science
You all do an awesome job.
Michael, Grade 7-12 English
KEYTA offers the best alternative to traditional teacher unions. I like that they are not politically affiliated, and it is comforting to actually know where my dues money goes with KEYTA, and that my money supports myself and other teachers and not political candidates or ideologies for which I do not agree.
Tom, Grade 10-12 Chemistry
It is a great thing to have an organization which provides the support I need as an educational professional without moral and political strings attached. I could not tolerate the idea of giving the NEA so much money so they could turn around and use it for an agenda to which I am opposed.
