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Sign wave for HSTA’s recommended 2020 primary election candidates

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Hawaii delegates participate in virtual 2020 NEA Representative Assembly

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HSTA reaches school reopening agreement with state of Hawaii

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Contribute to the NEA PAC to replace Betsy DeVos

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HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee holds first HSTA CARES listening session

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Online tool helps members manage, reduce student loans

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NEA offers virtual micro-credential professional learning communities

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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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Windward Chapter Representative Assembly (8/18/2020 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM)
8/18/2020 4:15 PM - 5:30 PM

Windward Chapter Representative Assembly

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NEA MB: Maximizing Your Paycheck-Utilizing Member Benefits (8/25/2020 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM)
8/25/2020 3:30 PM - 4:15 PM

NEA MB: Maximizing Your Paycheck-Utilizing Member Benefits

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Central Chapter EB Virtual Meeting (8/25/2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM)
8/25/2020 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Central Chapter EB Virtual Meeting

Central Chapter Executive Board VIRTUAL Meeting

Tuesday, August 25, 2020

4:00pm-7:00pm

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Kauai Chapter Representative Assembly (8/25/2020 4:00 PM)
8/25/2020 4:00 PM

Kauai Chapter Representative Assembly

Kaua'i Chapter's RA Meeting is scheduled for August 25th at 4:00 P.M.

This is a VIRTUAL MEETING.

More information will be forthcoming.

Stay well and safe.
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