House committee advances measure to establish First Amendment protections for...
House Bill 1848, HD1 was unanimously approved by the state House Committee on Judicial and Hawaiian Affairs last week. If it becomes law, student journalists would be allowed to exercise freedom of...
View ArticleChanges in HIDOE COVID-19 protocols likely; still under review for now
The Hawaii State Teachers Association has reached out to the HIDOE and confirmed that all COVID-19 mitigation and health and safety policies remain in place for now. The HIDOE is awaiting guidance from...
View ArticleHSTA advises caution for those considering ‘distance learning’ positions in TATP
HSTA cautions all teachers applying for any position listed as “distance learning” to approach the opportunity with a full understanding of the expectations and possible consequences of accepting a...
View ArticleBoard of Education calls for strong, swift action in Red Hill water...
The Hawaii Board of Education voted to approve a stronger, more action-oriented resolution on the Red Hill water contamination at its general business meeting Thursday. The post Board of Education...
View ArticleHSTA cautiously optimistic after Navy announces permanent closure of Red Hill...
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today in a statement that the U.S. Navy will defuel and permanently close the Red Hill storage facility, which has been contaminating the...
View ArticleHIDOE memos related to coronavirus (COVID-19)
This page contains updates issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education related to coronavirus (COVID-19). The post HIDOE memos related to coronavirus (COVID-19) appeared first on Hawaii State...
View ArticleElementary teacher credits HSTA, support network in journey toward National...
Denise Low-Liu, a first-grade teacher at ʻIliahi Elementary in Wahiawa, recently became a National Board Certified Teacher after only 10 months in the program. National Board Certification is the most...
View ArticleHSTA recommends Sylvia Luke for lieutenant governor
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Sylvia Luke’s campaign for lieutenant governor. The post HSTA recommends Sylvia Luke for lieutenant governor appeared first...
View Article2022 Social Justice Summit presented by HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee
HSTA's Social Justice Summit is meant to educate and empower you to navigate complex issues in our schools and communities. Bullying and discrimination continue to plague our halls and classrooms, but...
View ArticleMenstrual equity bill passes House Education Committee
The state House Education Committee Thursday unanimously advanced a bill poised to end period poverty in Hawaii. Hawaii would be the sixth state in the U.S. to require public schools to provide free...
View ArticleTeacher pay bills advance in key House committee
Measures that would pay teachers based on their years of service, bring permanent funding for shortage differentials, and restore funding for job-embedded educator professional development passed the...
View ArticleTeachers, HSTA UniServ stop contract violation at Waialua High and...
Teachers, with the support of HSTA, stopped a contract violation at Waialua High and Intermediate School when the principal mandated grades be submitted early without a contract exception in place. The...
View ArticleHouse Committee on Labor and Tourism advances key teacher pay bills
The state House Committee on Labor and Tourism Tuesday voted to approve key bills aimed to pay teachers based on their years of service, secure funding for shortage differentials, and reinstate 21...
View ArticleHIDOE rescinds emergency assignment memo, resolving grievance
The HIDOE rescinded its emergency assignment memo, resolving a class grievance HSTA filed on the matter. The post HIDOE rescinds emergency assignment memo, resolving grievance appeared first on Hawaii...
View ArticleHIDOE announces changes to COVID-19 protocols
On March 23, the Hawaii State Department of Education issued announcements related to changing COVID-19 protocols. Of note, masks will continue to be mandated in indoor settings such as classroom...
View ArticleHSTA supports LG Josh Green for governor
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s campaign for governor. The HSTA announced the recommendation at a news conference Friday morning at...
View ArticleFinal testimony needed by 3 p.m. Thursday on salary compression, shortage...
This Friday, April 1, the state House Finance Committee will hear bills that are important to ensure the state can attract and retain experienced educators and ease the teacher shortage crisis. The...
View ArticleTeacher pay bills pass final state House committee
The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s top priority bills, including those that would pay teachers based on their years of service, secure funding for shortage differentials, and reinstate 21 hours of...
View ArticleHSTA presents 2022 Friend of Youth Award to Maʻi Movement Hawaiʻi co-founder
This year’s recipient is Nikki-Ann Yee, co-founder of Maʻi Movement Hawaiʻi. The HSTA recognized Nikki at its annual state convention on Saturday, April 2, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. The post...
View ArticleHSTA honors music teacher as educator of the year
Niu Valley Middle School’s Zachary Morita earns 2022 S.T.A.C.Y. Award for Teaching Excellence Posted: April 5, 2022 The Hawaii State Teachers Association named Zachary Morita, a music teacher at Niu...
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