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BOE chair recommends suspending in-person learning until directives met

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting next week during which it will vote on a proposal to temporarily suspend changes to in-person or...
New Hawaii HomeOwnership Center program helps 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...
HIDOE memos related to coronavirus (COVID-19)

This page contains updates issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Submit a 'tiny float' for the 2020 virtual Honolulu Pride parade

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Honolulu Pride’s 2020 event will be celebrated virtually on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. with a live stream...
NEA website redesign offers easier access to professional learning resources

The NEA has been working to update and consolidation its professional learning resources. You no longer need several bookmarks to find high-quality...
STEM grants from AFCEA Hawaii available to educators for first time

For the first time, the Hawaii chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA Hawaii) is offering science, technology,...
HSTA recommends these candidates for the 2020 general election

The HSTA has announced its recommended candidates for the November general election. Don't forget to register to vote by Oct. 5 and send in your...
Where and how to get your flu shot

Flu season usually starts in October, peaks in December, and can last through the following May. The flu shot is your best defense against the virus...
HSTA members speak out to BOE on telework, SPED concerns, more

At Thursday’s BOE meeting, Rosenlee testified about HSTA members’ concerns and said, “The lack of action and transparency from the...
Sister, daughter of school clerk who died of COVID-19 make case for telework

Angie Choi, a school counselor at Dole Middle School, submitted testimony to the Board of Education Wednesday asking them on behalf of her late sister...
HSTA submits testimony on behalf of nearly 200 educators who fear retaliation

In written testimony ahead of the BOE’s general meeting Thursday afternoon, members cited flawed Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE)...
Email the BOE for changes to keep our schools safe

We want to inform board members about the real conditions occurring in our schools during the coronavirus pandemic, especially with regards to schools...
Superintendent says DOH took days to respond to Dole positive cases

Dole Middle School’s principal notified employees about the death via email shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Hawaii State Department of...
HSTA members set to receive raises in the 2nd quarter

Hawaii public school teachers are scheduled to receive negotiated pay increases this fall. Effective the first day of the second quarter, educators...
HSTA, HIDOE head back to the bargaining table over COVID-19

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is pleased to report a positive development in our prohibited practice complaint regarding the state’s...
NEA offers distance learning webinars

Join NEA Teacher Quality in a series of webinars designed to help you master the ins and outs of distance learning.
HSTA to live stream school reopening listening session

HSTA’s officers want to hear about front-line teachers’ school reopening concerns in a virtual listening session on Thursday, Sept....
Know Your Rights: Filing a HIOSH complaint

If your individual situation or school has specific circumstances in which there is an unsafe, or unhealthful condition, you have the right as an...
Labor board gives green light to HSTA case

The Hawaii Labor Relations Board (HLRB) this week denied the state’s motion to dismiss the HSTA's prohibited practice complaint about...
HSTA holds virtual listening session to hear charter school concerns

Hawaii State Teachers Association members at public charter schools are encouraged to share their questions and concerns as we continue to advocate...