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Hawaii teacher advocates for Southeast Asian Americans at national conference

McKinley High School teacher Shaun Kamida recently attended SEARAC's 20th annual Leadership and Advocating Training and shares his experience with...
DOE allows walk-ins for Special Education Summer Conference 2019

It’s not too late to join the DOE for this summer’s Hawaii State Special Education (HSSE) Conference, “Together For Our...
HSTA leaders, members join national protest against federal immigration detention camps

HSTA members will join hundreds of others July 12 at the state Capitol to protest inhumane conditions faced by refugees at federal immigration...
New additions to HSTA's fall Professional Development (PD) courses

Our professional development courses ensure our members are able to provide a stable, nurturing learning environment that supports...
He's back! Waimanalo teacher returns from Arctic 'wonderland'

Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School teacher Blade Shepherd-Jones is back from the trip of a lifetime and eager to share his...
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Math teachers: Learn new skills and earn a stipend

Learn new ways to work actuarial skills in to your math curriculum, and get paid while you're at it!
Maui NEA RA delegate pushes through judicial code of conduct amendment

The Kamehameha III Elementary teacher and Maui NEA RA delegate tried for four years to get a legislative amendment approved supporting a judicial...
Hawaii teachers celebrate vote to acknowledge native people at NEA

New Business Item (NBI) 64 proposed: "At the beginning of all NEA convenings, NEA will acknowledge the native people of whom this land...
Hawaii teachers question candidates during national presidential forum

Ten candidates sat down with NEA President Lily Eskelsen García and answered questions submitted by NEA members, including two teachers from...
HSTA applauds governor's intent to veto bill on e-cigarettes in schools

HSTA has always opposed laws that focus on penalizing our youth for the use and possession of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. We...
Young attorneys available for classroom workshops on peer pressure, bullying

Attorneys visit 3rd-, 4th- and 5th-grade classrooms statewide and help students think about the challenges they face each day and how they can...
Conservation Leadership Development Program available to high school, college graduates

In addition to gaining valuable insight in the conservation field, selected participants will receive a $1,600 monthly living allowance and a $6,095...
Don't pay your license fee! New law relieves Hawaii teachers of annual payments

A new law is providing much-needed relief for Hawaii public school teachers and counselors. With Act 116, teachers no longer have to pay a license...
Hirono, Democratic congressional leaders introduce legislation to strengthen union rights

Unlike private sector workers, public sector employees have no federal law protecting their freedom to join a union and collectively bargain...
Justin Jansen joins HSTA as Leeward Chapter UniServ Director

The Hawaii State Teachers Association welcomed Justin Jansen Monday as its newest UniServ director. "I’ve been an organizer and...
9 years after Kauai woman's brutal murder, national show answers family's call for help

Nine years after a Kauai woman was brutally murdered, her family and friends are renewing their call for help.
If you get a survey from NEA, don't delete it! Here's why your input matters

The survey is legitimate and your participation is encouraged! Make your voice heard by shedding light on the issues that matter to you.
Seminar introduces teachers to US Naval Academy STEM curriculum

The seminar will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Imiloa Astronomy Center in Hilo and is open to third- through eighth-grade teachers.
You're invited! Join us for a fun, relaxing HSTAyCATION this summer

The Hawaii State Teachers Association's Honolulu Chapter is organizing HSTAyCATION, a series of events over summer break that allows...
Teachers encouraged to explore Bishop Museum's field trip options

This month, Bishop Museum is bringing back two special events that allow Hawaii teachers to preview the museum and its field trip offerings.

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Summer Leadership Training (7/23/2019)
7/23/2019

Summer Leadership Training

Summer Leadership Training

@ HSTA Honolulu Office
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Summer Leadership Training (7/24/2019 - 7/25/2019)
7/24/2019 - 7/25/2019

Summer Leadership Training

Summer Leadership Training

@ Hawaii Convention Center
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Central Chapter EB (8/8/2019 4:00 PM)
8/8/2019 4:00 PM

Central Chapter EB

Central Chapter EB - HSTA Honolulu Office - 3:45pm
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SLL Training Make-Up Dates 2019 (8/10/2019 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM)
8/10/2019 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM

SLL Training Make-Up Dates 2019

School Level Leader MAKE-UP Training @ HSTA Honolulu Office (multiple dates/times - see flyer) Head Faculty Reps, Faculty Reps, APC (Association Policy Committee) Reps, Grievance Reps
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Central Chapter RA (8/13/2019 4:00 PM)
8/13/2019 4:00 PM

Central Chapter RA

Central Chapter RA - HSTA Honolulu Office - 3:45pm
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