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HSTA seeks member to serve on Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and...

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is looking for an active member to serve on the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of...
HIDOE memos related to coronavirus (COVID-19)

This page contains updates issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Hawaii HomeOwnership Center webinars help HSTA members with housing options

Thanks to a generous donation from Nareit Hawaii, the Hawaii HomeOwnership Center is proud to launch a program aimed at supporting Hawaii State...
Hawaiian Mission Houses offers virtual field trip program

The content-rich and customizable field trips are open to all ages, grades K-12, and include live, guided tours of the Hawaiian Mission Houses,...
Aupuni Palapala offers professional development in Hawaiian language, culture, history

Aupuni Palapala embraces a flexible learning mindset and provides opportunities for classroom teachers to share their expertise and engage in broader...
SPED shortage differentials help decrease vacancies by 66%

Hawaii State Teachers Association President Corey Rosenlee, reacting to the numbers disclosed Tuesday, said, “With a simple incentive, we...
Earn cash back on NEA Discount Marketplace powered by Rakuten

Offered in partnership with Rakuten, one of the nation’s leading e-commerce shopping platforms, the program enables members to earn cash back...
HSTA offers Professional Learning Community for ELL micro-credential stack

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is offering a virtual NEA Professional Learning Community to support members completing the English language...
Determine how prepared your worksite is to reopen during this pandemic

The Hawaii State Teachers Association recognizes that the coronavirus pandemic has created serious, complicated, and immediate challenges for...
Deadline to obtain Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) credits

Starting in school year 2020–21, the Hawaii State Department of Education will require teachers who provide direct instruction to...
$Locally curated Mele Math Box offers learning activities by Hawaii creators$
Locally curated Mele Math Box offers learning activities by Hawaii creators

As the holiday season approaches, the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Curriculum Research & Development Group (CRDG) is collaborating...
Leeward lawmakers pledge opposition to teacher pay cuts, furloughs

Educators who teach along the Leeward coast of Oahu gathered virtually this week to share their stories and concerns with area lawmakers who said they...
HSTA: Latest school guidance metrics still fall short of federal guidelines

According to Hawaii State Teachers Association analysis of the new metrics, the DOH standards are not well aligned with risk-level metrics issued by...
HSTA seeks presenters for 2021 conference for 'new educators'

HSTA is currently looking for members who can present a virtual workshop on a technique, tool, approach, and/or tips that are successful in your...
HSTA members eligible for Valley of the Temples Community Partnership Program

Valley of the Temples is a full-service cemetery, funeral home, and crematory operator serving the families of Oahu since 1963. HSTA members are...
Sign wave for HSTA’s recommended 2020 general election candidates

Sign-wave for candidates recommended by the Hawaii State Teachers Association! Please join us and show your support while staying safe.
HSTA offers new social justice-oriented PD courses

All three courses are developed in partnership with Leeward Community College and are designed around the standards of professional development.
Free photography workshop for educators, students next month

Teachers and students can take part in free virtual photography workshops at PhotoCon Hawaii in November.
Volunteer for RBG Hawaii Day of Action

Hawaii residents are invited to participate in the RBG Hawaii Day of Action, a community-led effort of individuals and organizations celebrating...
HIDOE accepting submissions for Innovation Grant 2021

HIDOE and public charter school teachers are encouraged to work collaboratively in teams or individually to design various curriculums to support...

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Leeward Chapter Executive Board (EB) – Virtual Meeting (12/1/2020 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
12/1/2020 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Leeward Chapter Executive Board (EB) – Virtual Meeting

LEEWARD EB

Meeting time: 3:30 – 5:30 pm

Virtual Meeting
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Kohala Chapter Representative Assembly (RA) - VIRTUAL Meeting (12/1/2020 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
12/1/2020 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Kohala Chapter Representative Assembly (RA) - VIRTUAL Meeting

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Let’s Talk About Child Custody (12/1/2020 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
12/1/2020 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Let’s Talk About Child Custody

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Kauai Chapter Executive Board Meeting (12/1/2020 4:00 PM)
12/1/2020 4:00 PM

Kauai Chapter Executive Board Meeting

Kaua'i Chapter's Executive Board Meeting is scheduled for December 1st, 2020 at 4:00 P.M. This is a VIRTUAL MEETING. The Zoom meeting number will be provided to Kauai's...
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Hilo Chapter Representative Assembly (RA) - VIRTUAL Meeting (12/1/2020 5:00 PM)
12/1/2020 5:00 PM

Hilo Chapter Representative Assembly (RA) - VIRTUAL Meeting

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