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Teacher for a Day: Host a Local Leader in Your Classroom

One of the most important events that PAT hosts is Teacher for a Day. Our PAT Legislative Committee invites policy makers, community leaders, and other partners into our schools to experience first hand the conditions we face, to witness the incredible dedication of our educators, and to understand the resources required for our schools to best serve our students.

This year, Teacher for a Day will take place on Tuesday, December 14th. We need educators to volunteer to host leaders in their classrooms. 

If you are interested in being a host, or know someone who would make an ideal ambassador, please sign up here!

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President's Message: Staffing Crisis

October 12, 2021

Dear Educator, Over the past few weeks, the scope of the staffing crisis in our public schools has become glaringly apparent. Of course, the pandemic is part of the problem. This year, staff are required to stay home when experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19,...

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Recently-Retired Educators Can Now Substitute

October 12, 2021

One of the solutions to the shortage of substitute educators that PAT has been advocating for is to allow recently-retired educators to substitute teach. Until now, PPS has been enforcing a 26-week break in employment before allowing retired educators to begin employment as a...

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