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Don't miss February's guaranteed issue open enrollment for long-term benefits

HSTA VEBA Trust cares about your financial wellness, and is offering these valuable benefits at affordable group rates.
Elementary special education teacher brings Cubelets to the classroom

After seeing the Cubelets in action at a technology conference, Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School special education teacher Mary Bonnetty searched for...
Hawaii's Cynthia Tong honored with teaching excellence award in Washington, D.C.

The Ewa Makai Middle School teacher was among five to receive the Horace Mann Award for Teaching Excellence.
Teachers meet with state lawmakers at Capitol for Lobby Day

Members of the Hawaii State Teachers Association's Government Relations Committee gathered at the State Capitol Friday for Lobby Day.
Hawaii's union gains among top in the nation, defying national trend

The Center for Economic and Policy Research says Hawaii was up 1.8 percentage points from January to November 2018 based on Bureau of...
First-year Radford High School teacher wins classroom makeover

Brittney Hamilton, a first-year Spanish teacher at Radford High School, won HSTA Central Chapter’s classroom makeover raffle.
Ala Wai Elementary teacher receives prestigious Milken Educator Award

Sara King was surprised with the award during a school-wide assembly in front of more than 400 cheering students, teachers and staff members Monday.
Hundreds of volunteers bring Labor of Love to Hawaii Island school

When students return to school Monday, they will find new carpet in the library, 40 new bulletin boards, and fresh paint in the bathrooms, parking...
NEA members eligible for H&R Block tax preparation discounts

NEA Member Benefits is introducing a new H&R Block Tax Preparation Discount for NEA members and their families.
Watch live as Hawaii teacher Cynthia Tong is honored in Washington, D.C.

The eighth-grade social studies teacher at Ewa Makai Middle School in Ewa Beach will be celebrated with four others at the NEA Foundation’s...
Register now for the 2019 Keiki Rainbow Run
Campbell High School teacher becomes 'resident artist' at Ewa Beach library

For years, James Campbell High School Librarian Sandy Park had a vision for the perfect painting to display on the wall of Ewa Beach Public and School...
Nomination deadlines imminent for chapter leadership positions

Nomination deadlines for most chapter offices are quickly approaching, and now is the time to make your voice heard.
Apply for the University of Hawaii's award-winning EdLeads program

Educational Leadership in the Asia-Pacific Region (EdLeads) is a 30-credit hour program offered by the University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of...
Hawaii teachers share their journey to National Board Certification

Seventy teachers were honored in ceremonies on Oahu, Hawaii Island, Maui and Kauai; 63 of whom work in public schools.
Make your voice count! Request an absentee ballot for HSTA's state, chapter elections

Absentee ballots will be mailed out after verification of your membership.
Gov. Ige spotlights education initiative in State of the State address

“Of all the initiatives upon which we’ve embarked, I believe this one will make the greatest difference in preparing our children for the...
Lawmakers propose new study to help effectively fund Hawaii public schools

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is collaborating with lawmakers on a proposal that would explore how best to support public education in the...
Hawaii teachers wear #RedForEd in show of support for Los Angeles educators

Images from schools across the state were sent into HSTA and shared on our social media channels.
Hawaii lawmakers address education on opening day of 2019 legislative session

Lawmakers say one of their goals is to make Hawaii a more affordable place to live, and education plays a significant role.

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