Congress is close to finalizing a $900 billion pandemic relief package
Congressional leaders Thursday closed in on a $900 billion stimulus deal that includes more than $54 billion worth of aid for public schools, funds that Hawaii could use to stop or lessen the effects of furloughs scheduled to start in January and millions worth of public school cuts that could take effect next school year.
Thursday, December 17, 2020 / Number of views (802)
Researchers say youth who vape are 5 times more likely to be diagnosed with the disease
As schools resume in-person instruction on campus, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Hawaii Public Health Institute urge educators to join the fight against Hawaii’s youth vaping epidemic.
Thursday, December 17, 2020 / Number of views (588)
‘The current furloughs would hit my wife and I so hard, we may never financially recover.’
Nico Friedman, a teacher at Kealakehe High School on Hawaii Island, submitted public written testimony to the Hawaii State Board of Education.
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 / Number of views (1927)
HSTA plans legal action to challenge this action that violates our contract
The HSTA has not agreed to furloughs, and any implementation would violate our collective bargaining agreement. We are consulting with our attorneys and plan to take any legal action in the near future to challenge the HIDOE’s furlough plan.
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 / Number of views (1104)
Furloughs are on Board of Education’s Thursday agenda
“The Hawaii State Teachers Association requests that the Board of Education stand with our keiki and write a letter urging Gov. David Ige to prevent destructive furloughs and protect public education funding for our keiki.”
Tuesday, December 15, 2020 / Number of views (1639)
Members also sought to testify live during the meeting
The Hawaii State Teachers Association encourages all members to share your personal stories on how potential furloughs will affect you and your students before the Hawaii State Board of Education holds its next meeting on Thursday, Dec. 17.
Monday, December 14, 2020 / Number of views (1059)
The deadline is Jan. 31 to nominate an excellent public school educator
Each year, a winner is chosen based on his or her ability to demonstrate leadership, dedication and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching, advocacy, community, and youth.
Monday, December 14, 2020 / Number of views (2214)
HSTA opposes unilaterally imposed furloughs; BOE laments 'lack of clarity' about furloughs
Hawaii State Department of Education employees will have to take six to 10 days of unpaid leave next semester, state Schools Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said Thursday as part of the governor’s plan to impose statewide furloughs.
Friday, December 11, 2020 / Number of views (3534)
In-person (Oahu) and online learning opportunities available
In an effort to expand the use of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, the Office of Hawaiian Education is offering an Introductory Level ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi course (in two locations) to all Hawai‘i Department of Education (HIDOE) employees (certificated, classified, casual hires, and substitutes).
Friday, December 11, 2020 / Number of views (316)
Union leaders call for Gov. David Ige to stop the furloughs
One day after Gov. David Ige announced plans to furlough tens of thousands of employees in his state workforce, details are emerging showing the so-called plan actually isn’t one.
Thursday, December 10, 2020 / Number of views (1427)