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Column: Private school not always a better option

While it seems completely logical that a family with the means would wish to send their child to private school, studies show there is a misconception...
Free Windward Oahu ahapuaa workshop available for teachers

The Moanalua Gardens Foundation invites teachers to a free workshop focusing on the windward Oahu ahapuaa and offering new instructional activities.
Registration opens for 2019 Hawaii National Board NEA Jump Start seminars

The Hawaii State Teachers Association, in collaboration with Kamehameha Schools Hoolaukoa Educational Systems and Strategies, offers NEA Jump Start as...
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee: 'There is a dream that we can fix'

Watch HSTA President Corey Rosenlee address Hawaii's teacher pay and shortage at our 47th Annual State Convention.
HSTA honors Molokai High School librarian as educator of the year

The award presentation featured a powerful oli by Molokai Chapter President Lokelani Han and fellow Molokai Chapter educators, and an introduction by...
We're hiring! Apply to be a UniServ Director on Oahu

We are seeking a strong teacher advocate who possesses outstanding skills in providing training, organizing, advocacy, and grievance processing in...
Sign up for HSTA's summer Professional Development (PD) courses

Our professional development courses ensure our members are able to provide a stable, nurturing learning environment that supports...
Teacher Assignment and Transfer Program (TATP) documents and links

The Teacher Assignment and Transfer Program (TATP) for the school year 2019-2020 is effective through May 3, 2019.
Waimanalo teacher chosen for National Geographic expedition to the Arctic

In June, Blade Shepherd-Jones will board the National Geographic Explorer on a journey to Svalbard, where he will work with Lindblad-National...
Social Justice Summit encourages teachers to educate and empower

HSTA's Human and Civil Rights Committee hosted a Social Justice Summit to empower educators to address issues of LGBTQ, homelessness, abuse and...
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee: The DOE doesn't need an audit, and here's why

"No one is suggesting that we audit Punahou, or that spending $30,000 for a student at Punahou is wasteful. We only do that for our public school...
Adjustments to the Educator Effectiveness System for School Year 2019-20

Superintendent Christina Kishimoto sent a memo Friday to complex area superintendents, principals, vice principals, teachers and non-classroom...
Sign up for Member Matters, HSTA's email newsletter, to receive important updates

In addition to our Member Matters email, we also send out urgent notices that cover member-exclusive messages regarding, for example, contract and pay...
Online tool helps members manage, reduce student loans

The NEA Student Loan Forgiveness Navigator is designed to walk members through a step-by-step process that will help identify federal programs to...
Settlement reached, updates to your contract

The agreement boosts employer contributions to health coverage and continues 21 hours of job-embedded professional development, amounting to more than...
Microsoft and Pacxa present the 2019 Hawaii Classroom Experience Summit

Attend a panel discussion with EdTech experts, check out the Minecraft and hands-on device bar, and explore topics such as modern workplace,...
Ilima Intermediate students spend 'Night at the (Bishop) Museum'

Seventy students from Ilima Intermediate School recently spent a night at Bishop Museum. The overnight outing included a planetarium show, scavenger...
What you need to know about health coverage (EUTF) open enrollment

Now is the time when you should stop and think about health coverage for yourself and your family, and determine which plans will best meet your...
Hilo Chapter volunteers cheer on Big Island International Marathon runners

Several members, a retired teacher and fellow supporters manned an aid station near the start line along Hawaii Belt Road.
HSTA's Baby Shower supports members as they start, expand their families

The event was a one-stop shop to address questions regarding leave, benefits and finances that come with a new addition to the family.

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Central Chapter Representative Assembly Meeting (4/25/2019 3:45 PM)
4/25/2019 3:45 PM

Central Chapter Representative Assembly Meeting

Central Chapter RA

3:45pm

@ HSTA Honolulu Office
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Kauai Chapter Representative Assembly Meeting (4/25/2019 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
4/25/2019 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Kauai Chapter Representative Assembly Meeting

Thursday, April 25, 2019
Wilcox Elementary Library
4:00 - 5:30 p.m.
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Membership Services Committee Meeting (4/27/2019 8:30 AM)
4/27/2019 8:30 AM

Membership Services Committee Meeting

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Leeward Chapter Representative Assembly (RA) (4/30/2019 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
4/30/2019 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Leeward Chapter Representative Assembly (RA)

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Elections Committee (5/4/2019 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
5/4/2019 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Elections Committee

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