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HSTA asks for detailed answers about school reopening

Since late April, the Hawaii State Teachers Association has repeatedly asked the Hawaii State Department of Education what model(s) will be used to...
BOE seeks feedback from the public, educators about reopening schools

The Hawaii Board of Education meets virtually Thursday, June 4, and is seeking feedback about reopening Hawaii’s public schools through Friday.
HSTA’s statement and call to action against systemic racism, oppression, and violence

The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor reflect just a fraction of unacceptable violations rooted in a deep history of systemic...
VIDEO: HSTA live streams coronavirus briefing on May 29, 2020

With the end of the school year, we have shifted to a greater focus on what the reopening of the school year will look like. We have an even greater...
Don't reply to unsolicited emails offering financial advice for teachers via HIDOE email

If you receive unsolicited emails from financial firms offering advice to educators via your DOE email, don't reply. The HSTA and NEA offer free,...
Addressing your questions and concerns about coronavirus at school

The Hawaii State Teachers Association is working closely with the Hawaii State Department of Education on this matter and will update members as...
Distribution of HIDOE Form 5 Notification of Personnel Action

While most teachers will not be on campus when the hard copy forms arrive, the emailed PDF copy will help notify teachers of their 2020–21...
‘In my classroom, students learn by doing’

“As an eighth-grade social studies teacher teaching U.S. history, I want the learning that goes on in my classroom to revolve around my...
HIDOE memos related to coronavirus (COVID-19)

This page contains updates issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
What 12-month teachers need to know before returning to work on June 1

Read FAQs and guidance for 12-month educators, including HSTA's strong recommendation that all those...
HSTA offers guidance for teachers with health concerns during COVID-19

As COVID-19 is a new disease, there is limited information regarding risk factors and the research continues to evolve and change. Our FAQs are...
First-hand account as 50+ educators volunteer to ease unemployment backlog

A heartfelt mahalo to the 56 HSTA members who juggled their professional and personal schedules to volunteer to attack the state’s backlog of...
HSTA members share uplifting stories during the COVID-19 crisis

How are you and your fellow HSTA members supporting each other and/or your students during this difficult time?
HSTA offices to partially reopen June 1

With the health and well-being of our staff, workplace, and community in mind, we ask our members to observe the limited opening of the offices by...
Addressing questions about reopening of schools and SY 2020–21

With the closing of the 2019–20 school year and announcements of summer programs, we expect to move forward in consultation and bargaining over...
What members involved in summer learning programs need to know

HSTA does not represent teachers who teach summer school or e-school. We are providing information to help those who are involved in a summer learning...
Aiea dance teacher shares ‘what I miss’ about students during COVID-19

“I miss the sounds that ballet shoes make when students brush the vinyl dance floor or the moment they jump into the air, suspend for a moment,...
At Waianae Intermediate, a collaborative approach focuses on COVID-19 impacts

Teachers in various subject areas are collaborating at Waianae Intermediate School to offer their students an educational experience based on the...
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...
Resources to help you plan for retirement

Are you thinking about your retirement? Do you have questions about how it works and, more importantly, will you have enough money to retire?

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Are You On Track To Retire - Virtual (6/4/2020 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM)
6/4/2020 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Are You On Track To Retire - Virtual

NEA Member Benefits and NEA Retirement Specialists are inviting you to a Zoom seminar series. You will need to register separately for each you would like to...
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Charting the Course Forward - Webinar (6/9/2020 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM)
6/9/2020 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Charting the Course Forward - Webinar

Register in advance for this meeting: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting
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How to Maximize Social Security - Virtual (6/11/2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM)
6/11/2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

How to Maximize Social Security - Virtual

NEA Member Benefits and NEA Retirement Specialists are inviting you to a Zoom seminar series. You will need to register separately for each you would like to...
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Types of 403b's and Management - Virtual (6/25/2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM)
6/25/2020 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Types of 403b's and Management - Virtual

NEA Member Benefits and NEA Retirement Specialists are inviting you to a Zoom seminar series. You will need to register separately for each you would like to...
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Windward Chapter Executive Board (8/18/2020 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM)
8/18/2020 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

Windward Chapter Executive Board

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