There's still time to take part in this important civics lesson
Across the state, 42 schools are participating in Kids Voting Hawaii this year, but there's still time to sign up to get students on your campus involved in this important civics lesson about voting and participating in government.
Friday, October 9, 2020 / Number of views (847)
Join us Friday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m. for this virtual event
Join us for the second installment of HSTA’s Pau Hana Live!, a series of free virtual events for educators and the community. This week, we welcome Pōmaikaʻi Keawe Lyman and ʻohana.
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 / Number of views (1020)
Meals will be distributed at 203 public schools during lunchtime only
Meals will be distributed at 203 public schools and can be picked up at the nearest participating school Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and designated school breaks. Unlike during the summer, meal distribution will be at lunchtime only.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 / Number of views (1376)
Compiled and presented by your HSTA Human and Civil Rights Committee
HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is virtually celebrating the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community and the cultural diversity of our island home with an interactive Pride virtual classroom.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 / Number of views (1287)
No registration necessary for virtual experience on Saturday, Oct. 24
The Astronaut Lacy Veach Day of Discovery takes place Saturday, Oct. 24, from noon to 1:30 p.m. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the annual event will be held virtually this year with a lineup of keynote speeches and workshops, a scavenger hunt, and the chance to be invited on virtual live field trips in November and December.
Monday, October 5, 2020 / Number of views (548)
We are advocating for safer federal metrics
The Hawaii State Board of Education Thursday took steps to strengthen school reopening standards, but did not require the state Department of Education to match federal metrics, which are much more stringent than the state Department of Health’s (DOH) standards.
Friday, October 2, 2020 / Number of views (403)
Board requires written decisions from administrators
At a special meeting, the Hawaii State Board of Education Thursday took steps to improve teacher telework approval procedures by requiring administrators to provide reasons in writing for rejecting those requests during the pandemic.
Friday, October 2, 2020 / Number of views (663)
The union thanks the BOE for asking questions about ill-advised, unsafe standards
A day before the Hawaii Board of Education holds a special meeting on several key items including school reopening guidelines and telework for educators during the pandemic, the Hawaii State Teachers Association raised serious concerns that the state Department of Health’s new guidelines for the safe opening of schools are unsafe and much less stringent than federal guidelines.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020 / Number of views (392)
Our first event features performances by two bands with teachers and school employees
Our premiere event takes place this Friday, Oct. 2, at 5 p.m., and features performances by two bands with teachers and school employees among their ranks.
Monday, September 28, 2020 / Number of views (527)
Virtual statewide event takes place Thursday, Oct. 8, at 11:30 a.m.
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is providing a statewide opportunity for new and potential members to get important information and ask questions.
Monday, September 28, 2020 / Number of views (374)