Professional Development
7/27-7/30: Start the Year With Great Classroom Management
Join the PFT Health & Welfare Fund for a four-day PD session that will get you all set with managing your class for the upcoming school year.
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Professional Development
8/3-8/6: Praxis Exam Preparation
Join the PFT Health & Welfare Fund for an intensive Praxis Prep Week designed just for School District of Philadelphia employees in emergency certification status or a Career Pathways program! This four-day Praxis PD series is designed to support educators preparing for Praxis 5511, 5154, 5155:…
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Press Release
PFT Statement on Restoration of 340 School Staff Cuts
PHILADELPHIA (June 11, 2026) – Following is a statement from Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) President Arthur G. Steinberg on the School District’s announcement that 340 classroom positions cut for the 2026-2027 academic year will be restored, following a school funding…
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Education Supporters Call on District to Reverse 340 School Staff Cuts
Following is a joint statement from Philadelphia public education advocacy organizations:
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Education Advocates Urge Council to Pass $1 Rideshare Tax to Stop School Staff Cuts
PHILADELPHIA (May 28, 2026) – Following is a statement from a coalition of educators and public school supporters working to secure funding for the School District of Philadelphia that will save 340 school-level jobs:
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Press Release
PFT Congratulates Chris Rabb on Winning the 3rd Congressional District Primary
PHILADELPHIA (May 20, 2026) – Following is a statement from Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) President Arthur G. Steinberg on the 3rd Congressional District Democratic primary result:
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PFT President Steinberg Calls Out District for Failing to Declare Heat Emergency
PHILADELPHIA (May 18, 2026) – Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) President Arthur G. Steinberg on Monday expressed outrage at the School District of Philadelphia's failure to put students' health first:
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PFT Releases Building Condition Analyses of Schools Targeted for Closure
PHILADELPHIA (May 12, 2026) – The Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) on Tuesday released analysis and alternative recommendations for public schools that are scheduled to close starting in 2027.
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PFT President Steinberg Calls Out Board of Education, District for Rushing School Closures
PHILADELPHIA (April 30, 2026) – Following is a statement from Philadelphia Federation of Teachers (PFT Local 3) President Arthur G. Steinberg on the Board of Education vote – over fierce community opposition – to close 17 schools as part of the School District of Philadelphia's Facilities Master…
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