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HSTA joins Marriott boycott as hotel strike drags on

"We have joined the ‘One Job Should Be Enough’ campaign. By signing on to this campaign, we are committed to not using any...
DOE extends deadline for computer, school design grants

Computer Science grants will provide awards between $15,000 and $75,000 to K-8 consortia.School Design Innovation Grants will provide HIDOE schools...
HSTA looks for members negatively impacted by DOE’s recent PD changes

We need more information from our membership about recent PD problems with the DOE, including specific details from those who have experienced trouble...
Con Am illuminated school funding crisis

Even though the state Supreme Court blocked voters from deciding on the constitutional amendment to better fund our schools, the HSTA’s Con Am...
Look for pay hikes in Nov. 5 paycheck

Effective the first day of the second quarter, teachers will receive a three-and-a-half percent (3.5%) across-the-board pay raise.
HSTA seeks nominations for Pono and Friend of Youth awards

HSTA looks for nomintations for its two annual awards singling out leaders in social justice and helping youth outside of the classroom.
When and where to help HSTA's recommended candidates

Find out where you can sign wave for HSTA-backed candidates before and after election day, Tuesday, Nov. 6.
State Supreme Court invalidates Con Am proposal; HSTA continues fight to improve schools

"We are disappointed with the Supreme Court ruling and extremely grateful to thousands of teachers, parents and public school supporters who...
Mark your calendar for Teacher Institute Day

Teacher Institute Day began in the 1960s as a day for teachers to meet and work on school-related issues.
Ige supports Con Am; Pledges to assure it will NOT raise cost of living

Gov. David Ige pledged during a debate Monday night on KHON2 that he would veto any proposal that raised property taxes for residents or increased...
Coalition urges no vote on Con Con ballot question

Preserve Our Hawaii, a diverse coalition of organizations representing the business community, labor unions and environmental groups, is taking a...
Parents, community volunteers and teachers canvass for school funding amendment

Volunteers such as public school parents, children’s advocates and teachers canvassed Honolulu neighborhoods while others on neighbor islands...
No Kid Hungry Breakfast After the Bell fellowship applications due Oct. 8

The NEA Foundation is partnering with Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign to provide resources and training to educators to...
Parent and children’s groups back constitutional amendment

A coalition of parents, children’s and community groups spoke in favor of a constitutional amendment Thursday, as some county government and...
National award shines spotlight on Ewa Beach teacher

Tong, an eighth grade social studies educator at Ewa Makai Middle School in Ewa Beach, will receive the NEA Foundation’s prestigious Horace...
Hawaii ranks dead last in the nation as the worst teacher-friendly state with the lowest teacher...

WalletHub has just released its ranking of best and worst states for teachers in the nation. Hawaii was ranked dead last as the worst...
HawaiiPay: Payroll modernization system delayed 2 months

Currently, the delay is pushed back to implementation in December with the first paycheck under the new system to be issued January 4, 201
HSTA announces recommendations for November general election
HSTA professional development PDE3 update

While the HSTA recently offered more than 30 courses to our members per semester, as of Sept. 19, the DOE has approved just two courses for the...
Lanai High students' study published in prestigious medical journal

A study about food and eating habits conducted by Lanai High students has been published in a medical journal.

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Degrees not Debt (11/15/2018 4:00 PM)
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Degrees not Debt
Degrees not Debt - Student loan forgiveness workshop November 15, 2018 4 pm - 6 pm Baldwin Multipurpose Room
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Degrees not Debt (11/16/2018 4:00 PM)
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Degrees not Debt
In-person and virtual seminar on student debt and loan forgiveness November 16, 2018 3:30 pm check in 4:00 pm seminar start Hawaii State Teachers Association 1200 Ala...
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Negotiations Committee Meeting (11/17/2018 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM)
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