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HSTA demands bargaining on new professional development system
This year, Hawaiʻi voters have an opportunity to strengthen our state’s long legacy of protecting equal rights. The post HSTA demands bargaining on new professional development system appeared first on...
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Kauaʻi language arts teacher chosen for The NEA Foundation Global Learning...
A Kauaʻi High language arts teacher and 19-year teaching veteran was chosen to represent Hawaiʻi in The NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship’s 2025 cohort. The post Kauaʻi language arts teacher...
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3 teachers with prior non-HIDOE teaching experience win salary adjustments
The Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board (HLRB) last week ruled in favor of three teachers who brought a case related to the Fall 2022 repricing of Bargaining Unit 05 (BU 05) employees carried out by the...
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3,500+ teacher DonorsChoose projects benefit from $2.5 million Benioff family...
With the support of philanthropists and longtime Hawai’i residents Lynne and Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO of Salesforce, HIDOE has distributed $2.5 million to qualifying DonorsChoose projects by...
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Nominate an HSTA member for the prestigious 2025 S.T.A.C.Y. Award
Each year, a winner is chosen based on their ability to demonstrate leadership, dedication and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching, advocacy, community, and youth. The post Nominate an...
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Apply for a $500 grant to support your students’ creative learning
Educators can now apply for the Hawaiʻi Foundation for Educators Hakuhou Grant to boost creativity in their classrooms. The post Apply for a $500 grant to support your students’ creative learning...
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HSTA releases presidential election FAQs
A few days after the Nov. 5 General Election, we asked our members what they thought of the outcome of federal elections and we heard a variety of opinions. The post HSTA releases presidential election...
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HSTA asks BOE to delay superintendent’s raise until teachers’ paycheck delays...
HSTA asked the Hawaiʻi Board of Education (BOE) Thursday to delay a raise for HIDOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi until hundreds of teachers affected by a paycheck delay are finally given what the...
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How one teacher’s advocacy helped save statewide learning center programs
Geneva Esguerra, an acting and play production teacher at the Central Theatre Arts Academy based at Mililani High, helped spearhead a successful campaign to stop the BOE from approving the slashing of...
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State building 47 educator workforce housing units in Lahaina
State and local leaders are addressing critical needs and celebrating the resilience of Lahaina public school educators through two major initiatives. The post State building 47 educator workforce...
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Mahi wins lifetime achievement award from Adult Friends for Youth
Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Executive Director Ann Mahi received the nonprofit Adult Friends for Youth’s (AFY) 2024 lifetime achievement award Friday during its annual fundraiser in Waikīkī. The...
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DOE goes to court to appeal recent labor board compression repricing ruling
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has appealed a recent decision by the Hawaiʻi Labor Relations Board (HLRB) in favor of three teachers who brought a case related to the Fall 2022...
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HSTA encourages eligible educators to apply for sabbatical leave
Educators must have at least seven years consecutive service to be considered for the next school year. The post HSTA encourages eligible educators to apply for sabbatical leave appeared first on...
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HSTA to hold virtual welcome for new hires
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is providing a statewide opportunity for new and potential members to get important information and ask questions. The post HSTA to hold virtual welcome for new...
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HSTA secures reclassification deadline extension until mid January
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association has secured a two-and-a-half month extension for teachers to fill out their reclassification paperwork following Hawai‘i State Department of Education delays in...
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Senate advances bill that will boost Social Security for millions
The U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly Thursday to advance a bill to boost Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million Americans, including public school teachers and thousands of people in the...
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HSTA identifies key government relations priorities
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association advocates for increased funding and resources to enhance public education, improve learning environments, and support teachers through initiatives like...
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HIDOE identifies top choice for new Kamehameha III Elementary campus
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) released a report Friday summarizing feedback from the school and local community about the rebuilding plan for the historic King Kamehameha III...
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Nominations open for HSTA’s Pono and Friend of Youth awards
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is seeking nominations for HSTA’s annual Pono and Friend of Youth awards. The post Nominations open for HSTA’s Pono and Friend...
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What to do if your teaching license expires in 2025
The Hawaii Teachers Standards Board (HTSB) has asked the HSTA to remind members that teachers whose licenses expire in 2025 need to renew their licenses in a timely manner. The post What to do if your...
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