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Moanalua ahupuaa workshop and curriculum free for teachers

It is the only place- and culture-based curriculum centered on Kamananui (Moanalua) Valley, the last undeveloped valley in urban Honolulu.
New and renewing National Board Certified Teachers recognized for excellence

Teachers who won NBCT recognition for meeting the highest teaching standards were honored in ceremonies on Oahu Thursday, and will be honored next...
HSTA's 2020 Government Relations Priorities

We encourage the community and our decision-makers to join HSTA in advocating for our students and teachers to transform Hawaii’s public...
If approved by lawmakers, salary adjustments would bring $46M worth of raises

“This is a bold step to finally take care of this problem to make sure that every keiki in Hawaii has a qualified teacher,” said HSTA...
What you need to know about HSTA's 2020 elections

Every year, the Hawaii State Teachers Association holds elections at the state and chapter levels to fill the following positions: state-level...
Union dues deductible on state taxes, not on federal taxes

The state's official tax instruction book confirms union dues can still be deducted from state taxes, subject to itemizing and if your...
HSTA launches 'Office Hours' online seminars for new educators
Deadline to obtain Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) credits

Starting in school year 2020–21, the Hawaii Department of Education will require teachers who provide direct instruction to...
'My first year as a special education teacher' by Liann Sanerivi

"Having just come from student teaching and graduating, I felt that I was set and ready to take on the world and my own classroom. I was not...
DOE asks lawmakers to fund salary adjustments

Veteran teachers statewide would receive salary increases by moving up anywhere from one to five steps, gaining millions of dollars worth of...
Nominate a Hawaii teacher for the prestigious 2020 S.T.A.C.Y. Award

Each year, a winner is chosen based on his or her ability to demonstrate leadership, dedication and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching,...
Frequently asked questions about teacher shortage crisis differentials

Read specific questions about hard-to-staff, special education and Hawaiian language immersion differentials.
Meet our T-shirt design winners (and yes, there are two!)

Our selection committee, headed by your elected state leaders, were so impressed by the entries that they couldn't pick just one.
Campbell High freshman organizes rally advocating for higher teacher pay

The rally, attended by students, teachers, and parents, was organized by Jahstyce Ahulau, a 14-year-old Campbell High School freshman who founded...
Deadline to apply for the Innovative Assessment Pilot Program is Dec. 31

“This is Hawaii’s best opportunity to get away from the overburdening of standardized tests and move to something that’s better for...
Support Parents for Public Schools Hawaii at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana

Shop for the holidays at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana on Sunday, Dec. 15, to support Parents for Public Schools Hawaii. There will also be...
HSTA members attend NEA Minority Leadership, Women's Leadership Training

The seminar's hands-on training curriculum is designed to teach participants foundational leadership skills, the logistics of running for elected...
National consortium allows candidates to pursue PhD in special education for free

The University of Hawaii at Manoa's College of Education is partnering with the University of Connecticut Early Childhood Consortium to develop...
Are you on track to retire? Free seminars will help you check

HSTA Retirement Specialists offer free seminars to help HSTA members who are within five to 10 years of retirement.
Deadline approaches for teacher sabbatical leave during SY 2020-21

Teacher sabbatical leave applications are now being accepted for school year 2020–21. Teachers may apply for one semester or for the entire...

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Lanai Chapter Representative Assembly (RA) Meeting (1/28/2020 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
1/28/2020 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Lanai Chapter Representative Assembly (RA) Meeting

Lanai Chapter RA Meeting

Tuesday, 28 January 2020

3:00-4:00 PM

Lanai High & Elementary School
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Maui Chapter RA & Nominations Meeting (1/28/2020 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM)
1/28/2020 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Maui Chapter RA & Nominations Meeting

Maui Chapter RA & Nominations Meeting

Tuesday, 28 January 2020

3:30-5:30 PM

Baldwin High's multipurpose room
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Kohala Chapater Representative Assembly (RA) (1/28/2020 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM)
1/28/2020 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Kohala Chapater Representative Assembly (RA)

Kohala Chapter Representative Assembly (RA)

Location: Kohala High School Faculty Lounge, Room 27

Date: January 28, 2020

Time: 3:30pm to 4:30pm
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Leeward Chapter Representative Assembly (1/28/2020 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM)
1/28/2020 3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Leeward Chapter Representative Assembly

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1/28/2020 Kauai Chapter Representative Assembly (1/28/2020 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
1/28/2020 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

1/28/2020 Kauai Chapter Representative Assembly

Nominations Meeting -- Nominations close at 4:30 p.m. We are excited to have Mrs. Ige, wife of Governor David Ige, attend this Representative Assembly to tell us about the Breakfast After...
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