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Niu Valley Middle music teacher earns $100,000 grant for musical Olympics

Zachary Morita’s winning proposal to establish what he envisions as the Niu Valley Music Olympic Invitational edged out hundreds of proposals...
HSTA increases Teacher Emergency Loan Program max amount, payback time

The HSTA has changed its Teacher Emergency Loan Program to increase by 50 percent the amount of money members can borrow from the union and...
Login and register starting Dec. 3 for new payroll system

The State of Hawaii Payroll Modernization Project’s (also known as HawaiiPay) third phase is being implemented in the coming weeks. All...
Teacher sabbatical leave info for next school year

Teacher sabbatical leave applications are now being accepted for next school year, 2019-2020. Teachers may apply for one semester or for...
DOE launches modernized facilities maintenance program

The DOE is redesigning its facilities maintenance program to align the department’s strategic focus on providing respectful learning...
Teacher shortage worsening; HSTA advocates for higher pay

HSTA’s efforts to raise awareness about the teacher shortage during the campaign for the constitutional amendment paid off, as the head of...
Congrats to HSTA-supported candidates

Congratulations to our HSTA recommended candidates who won their seats for the next legislative term!!
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...