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Exclusive member discount: Save 10% on qualifying purchases at Office Depot

When shopping in store or online, you can save 10 percent on qualifying purchases now through Sept. 28, 2019.
Apply now for the 21 hours flexibility pilot program

Tenured teachers rated “highly effective” have the option to flex up to seven of their 21 hours in a pilot program launching this...
4th annual Hawaii Youth Sustainability Challenge project-grant program launched

Oahu students from public, private and charter schools islandwide wanting to help their schools or communities go green now have a chance to earn...
New DOE AC policy will bring relief to many hot classrooms

The Department of Education is making it easier and significantly less expensive to install classroom air conditioning.
HSTA's Baby Shower to support members as they start, expand their families

The event—which will be held at HSTA's Oahu headquarters on Thursday, Oct. 10 from 9 to 11:30 a.m.—will provide...
Free homeowner workshops at HSTA's Oahu headquarters

Come to free informational homeowner workshops on Oahu, sponsored by HSTA's Membership Benefits Committee.
Are you on track to retire? Free seminars will help you check

HSTA Retirement Specialists offer free seminars to help HSTA members who are within five to 10 years of retirement.
Free Planning Your Financial Journey webinars set

Learn about everything from making a budget to what types of investment options you have at free webinars throughout the year.
How to get rewarded for shopping (and take advantage of your member benefits)

Make your money go further by taking advantage of customer rewards, shopping apps, special deals for educators and savings strategies from the...
Why your employee ID number appears in your work email address

Some teachers expressed concern over their employee ID number appearing in their email address. We contacted the Hawaii Department of...
Stipends available through the Grow Our Own Teachers Initiative

Emergency hires, substitutes, and educational assistants are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity so they can expand their knowledge and...
Elementary economics course available for PD, non-PD credit

"It's All Elementary!" is designed to provide teachers with exciting economics content that is aligned with the newly adopted Hawaii...
DOE adds relocation bonus for qualified out-of-state teachers

The state offers a one-time, taxable relocation bonus to eligible teachers who moved to Hawaii from out of state for the...
Pursuing National Board Certification? Register now to join a candidate support cohort

This program is designed for teachers seeking National Board Certification who want to spend time with other candidates and trained NBCT facilitators...
Take advantage of HSTA's interest-free Teacher Emergency Loan Program

Members must explain their situation in detail as part of a request for the loan and show that they are in an emergency situation.
Mass shooting survivor addresses campus safety and what educators can do to help

As part of this year’s Hawaiian Islands Trauma Symposium sponsored by Queen’s and the State of Hawaii Department of Health,...
HSTA government relations chair questions Gabbard live on ABC News

HSTA Government Relations Committee Chair Hope McKeen asked U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-Hawaii) a tough question live on an ABC...
Hundreds of faculty representatives learn how to better serve colleagues

”We learned about the crisis of our teacher shortage, the benefits of membership, the protections through your contract, the functions of our...
Former Ewa teacher seeks leave share donations

Donate some of your leave to an elementary school teacher who gave birth toward the end of last school year during her first year on the job.
Hawaii Department of Education holds G-Suite training for employees, staff

Users are encouraged to take part in these live webinars, as you will be able to ask questions directly via chat. The webinars will also be...

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Board of Directors Committee Meeting (8/24/2019)
8/24/2019

Board of Directors Committee Meeting

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Lanai Chapter Representative Assembly (RA) Meeting (8/27/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
8/27/2019 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lanai Chapter Representative Assembly (RA) Meeting

Lanai Chapter RA

Tuesday, 27 August 2019

3:00-4:00 PM

Lanai High & Elementary School
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Leeward Chapter RA (8/27/2019 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)
8/27/2019 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Leeward Chapter RA

Leeward Chapter Representative Assembly Meeting time: 3:45 - 5:00 pm Location: Pueo's Restaurant at Coral Creek 91-1111 Geiger Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96706
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Honolulu Chapter RA (8/27/2019 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
8/27/2019 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Honolulu Chapter RA

McKinley High School, Library – 4 pm
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Molokai Chapter Executive Board (EB) Meeting (9/3/2019)
9/3/2019

Molokai Chapter Executive Board (EB) Meeting

Molokai Chapter EB Meeting

Tuesday, 3 September 2019
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