HSTA CARES virtual listening session encourages members to learn, reflect, share
On Wednesday, June 24, from 4–6 p.m., we invite fellow members to join us for a listening session to reflect on these issues, share your thoughts, and generate ideas for change.
Friday, June 12, 2020 / Number of views (982)
Kipapa Elementary teacher Coby Thornton says ‘It has been a very unusual time in my educational career’
Coby Thornton is a fourth-grade general education inclusion teacher at Kipapa Elementary School. He shares his experience and reflects on the final quarter of the 2019–20 school year, from adapting to changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic to what he feels needs to change moving forward.
Thursday, June 11, 2020 / Number of views (1399)
Recommendations for Honolulu City Council also announced
For the first time, the Hawaii State Teachers Association announced Monday its support for a Honolulu mayoral candidate. The union says former congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa is the best person to lead Honolulu Hale for the next four years.
Monday, June 8, 2020 / Number of views (792)
A collection of resources to support the needs of our educators
Over the summer, we will be posting information on free and low-cost opportunities for our members. These resources will focus on the needs of our educators as we prepare for the next school year.
Friday, June 5, 2020 / Number of views (901)
Hawaii’s primary is Saturday, Aug. 8; make sure you're registered to vote by mail
The Hawaii State Teachers Association released Friday its recommendations for Hawaii State House and Senate candidates in the upcoming 2020 primary election.
Friday, June 5, 2020 / Number of views (2325)
Diane Gibson explains what’s available to members now and through the summer
“I was hired by HSTA to rebuild our Professional Development program. We currently have three PD courses that are starting in the month of June.”
Friday, June 5, 2020 / Number of views (629)
BOE members acknowledge communication problems
"This week, the Department of Education released the ‘Guidance for Reopening Schools.’ HSTA was not consulted and did not agree to these policies, even though teachers will be the ones most likely being forced to implement these policies,” HSTA President Corey Rosenlee said. “We have many questions and concerns.”
Friday, June 5, 2020 / Number of views (4354)
Mainland owner proposes cuts to benefits, higher medical costs in contract negotiation
The Maui News employees at the newspaper are in the middle of difficult contract negotiations with Ogden Newspapers. The Wheeling, West Virginia-based corporate owner has not agreed to raise the salaries of Maui News for workers in more than a decade.
Thursday, June 4, 2020 / Number of views (583)
The union delivered a 2-page list of questions to the HIDOE on May 19
Since late April, the Hawaii State Teachers Association has repeatedly asked the Hawaii State Department of Education what model(s) will be used to reopen public schools in school year 2020–21.
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 / Number of views (5118)
This post contains FAQs that address outdated scenarios or are no longer relevant
This post contains FAQs that address outdated scenarios or are no longer relevant.
Monday, June 1, 2020 / Number of views (70)