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Hawaii State FCU still has about $20K remaining in teacher grants

The program allows teachers in the State of Hawaii Department of Education to obtain much-needed supplies, books, furniture, electronics, equipment...
HSTA wins award for tobacco control efforts

HSTA was honored for its tobacco control efforts as deaths and illnesses mount from vaping.
Most educators will see an increase in their next paycheck

This school year, returning educators received a pay increase in the form of a step movement, moving up on the salary schedule.
Join HSTA at the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival this weekend!

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 19, as we walk in the Honolulu Pride Parade, then come visit our booth at the festival in the Waikiki Shell!
HSTA members: Thinking of running for office? We want to help!

We will send NEA’s “See Educators Run: A Manual of Running for Office” to any HSTA member or immediate relative who’s weighing...
'First quarter in the books' by Richard Stange

Richard Stange is an English language arts teacher at Mililani Middle School. In his own words, he describes his first-quarter experience and the...
Molokai High School teachers respond to HONOLULU Magazine

As the first quarter of the 2019–20 school year comes to a close, we step back and acknowledge that our students are thriving, and many are on...
Public school teachers honored for exceptional guidance in digital media storytelling

Six public school teachers were recently honored by PBS Hawaii for exceptional digital media storytelling in the HIKI NO program.
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.
More than 1,300 people sound off about how to end Hawaii's teacher shortage crisis

Across the state this week, 335 educators, parents and students spoke out at a listening tour held by the Hawaii Department of Education about teacher...
Enter now! Your design could be featured on HSTA's new T-shirt

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is designing a new T-shirt and we want our members to get involved! Eight members will win, and the grand...
Free workshops aim to help members on road to homeownership

Interested in purchasing a home, but don't know if you have the resources? The Hawaii State Teachers Association is partnering with the Hawaii...
Fall into savings with HSTA’s Office Depot/OfficeMax discount program

As a member of the Hawaii State Teachers Association, you have exclusive access to discounted pricing on tools for your classroom, courtesy of Office...
Did you receive a text message from HSTA? It wasn't spam

Member engagement involving critical, time-sensitive information sometimes requires HSTA to spread the word through means other than email,...
On Hawaii Island, educators suggest ways the state could retain more teachers

“I advise every kid not to become a teacher, because it would be irresponsible for me to tell someone to get a four-year degree and not make...
On Maui, educators who are parents worry their own children's 'education system is failing them'

About 70 Valley Isle educators showed up to tell representatives from a Denver-based education consulting firm how difficult it is to live in Hawaii...
You're invited to HSTA's family gathering at Bishop Museum

The Hawaii State Teachers Association and Bishop Museum are partnering up for a fall makahiki! Enjoy a day at the museum exploring one-of-a-kind...
In Kapolei, teachers and students tired of low teacher pay

More than 120 educators, students and community members spoke about the bad effects of low teacher pay.
What is the state examining in its teacher pay study?

Here are the data points, research recommendations and cities that will be compared to Hawaii in teacher salaries.
In Honolulu, educators, parents ask for higher teacher pay

Anjelica Aires, a fourth-grade teacher at Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School, said, "I live paycheck to paycheck, even though I have a...

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Windward Chapter EB (10/22/2019 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM)
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Windward Chapter EB

Windward Chapter EB, 3:30 pm at Castle High School - Library
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Honolulu Chapter EB (10/22/2019 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
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Honolulu Chapter EB

McKinley High School, Library – 4 pm
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Central Chapter EB (10/22/2019 4:00 PM)
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Central Chapter EB

Central Chapter EB - HSTA Honolulu Office - 3:45pm
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Benefits of Belonging (10/22/2019 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
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Benefits of Belonging

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Kauai Representative Assembly - Tuesday, October 22, 2019 (10/22/2019 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
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Kauai Representative Assembly - Tuesday, October 22, 2019

Kauai Representative Assembly - Tuesday, October 22, 2019
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