Stabilization payments will help Hawaii retain its teachers
“For those who argue that the stabilization payment goes against collective bargaining, there already is a clear precedent of increasing payments to teachers outside of the collective bargaining...
View ArticleHIDOE confirms shortage differentials for 2021–22 school year
Shortage differentials for classroom teachers in special education, hard-to-staff locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs will continue through school year 2021-2022, state Schools...
View ArticleMembers invited to join effort to support, expand English learner strategies
HSTA invites members across the state to take part in a newly formed caucus to increase educator voice and support for English learners. The post Members invited to join effort to support, expand...
View ArticleTeacher colleagues thank outgoing HSTA president for strong leadership, advocacy
Member educators at James Campbell High School in Ewa Beach pay tribute to HSTA President Corey Rosenlee, who taught social studies there for nine years before taking the helm of HSTA. His colleagues...
View ArticleTell HIDOE why $2,200 payments are important by June 4
The Hawaii State Department of Education has launched a survey asking various stakeholders what the department’s priorities should be in spending the latest round of federal stimulus money. The survey...
View ArticleWaipahu High principal selected as interim superintendent
The Board of Education's Transition Committee is recommending the full board approve Waipahu High Principal Keith Hayashi as the interim superintendent, according to a BOE agenda posted Friday...
View ArticleHIDOE, BOE express support for job-embedded professional development (21 hours)
At Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, Sean Bacon, interim assistant superintendent, Office of Talent Management, and BOE Chair Catherine Payne, expressed their support for job-embedded professional...
View ArticleMembers sought for focus group discussions on classroom programming for...
Caucus participants addressed ways to increase member voice, and took part in focus group discussions on EL budgeting, professional development, programming, and resources. HSTA’s goal is to facilitate...
View ArticleBargaining Unit 05 members ratify two-year contract
Bargaining Unit 05 (BU05) employees of the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and public charter schools have voted to ratify a new two-year contract. The Hawaii State Teachers Association...
View ArticleHSTA presents virtual PDE3 opportunity centered on trauma-informed research
Participants will develop the skills and knowledge to design lessons that emphasize deeper learning and student well-being, including designing and receiving feedback on their own work to implement in...
View ArticleLearn how community schools can help Hawaii’s students and families
On Monday, July 19 from 10 to 11:15 a.m., join a roundtable discussion to hear from national experts on community schools and local leaders implementing the strategy, and learn how to maximize an...
View ArticleRosenlee touts unity and activism as his presidential term ends
As Hawaii State Teachers Association President Corey Rosenlee’s term comes to a close, he said his biggest takeaway from six years heading the statewide teachers’ union is that “unity is our biggest...
View ArticleNEA RA approves HSTA delegate’s ‘period poverty’ proposal
Delegates to the National Education Association’s Representative Assembly (NEA RA) Thursday overwhelmingly approved a proposal authored by a Hawaii teacher that directs the NEA to raise awareness about...
View ArticleFormer registrar, math teacher becomes HSTA president July 5
When Osa Tui, Jr. becomes president of the Hawaii State Teachers Association July 5, he will bring a varied background in teaching, volunteering and actively serving the union to his new role. The post...
View ArticleBOE chair says board will consider distance learning options
The Hawaii Board of Education chair said Thursday the board will discuss distance learning options for next school year at its next meeting on July 15, just a little more than two weeks before most...
View ArticleGovernor leaves open possibility of negotiating educator payments
Gov. David Ige vetoed Tuesday a bill unanimously approved by state lawmakers that would have given each teacher a $2,200 workforce stabilization payment. However, Ige left open the possibility that...
View ArticleNEA RA approves proposals to combat unsafe schools, human trafficking
The National Education Association will create toolkits for its members to conduct health and safety school walkthroughs, while advocating against human trafficking and promoting equal access to health...
View ArticleLawmakers override veto, forcing HIDOE to disclose COVID-19 cases by school
The State House and Senate have agreed to mandate disclosure of COVID-19 cases in public schools, overriding a veto by Gov. David Ige which would have kept secret the precise numbers of students and...
View ArticleOkita becomes VP after concluding service as secretary-treasurer
Logan Okita became vice president of the Hawaii State Teachers Association on July 5, bringing her experience as an elementary school teacher and various leadership roles within the HSTA to her new...
View ArticleHSTA supports continued mask-wearing, distance learning options for 2021–22...
The Hawaii State Teachers Association has always said that it’s best to follow the science, and we look forward to seeing what guidance our state departments of health and education issue based on...
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