Congratulations to our 2021 National Board Certified Teachers!
Each year, HSTA, HIDOE, and Kamehameha Schools recognize teachers across the state who have earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certifications.
At HSTA’s request, HIDOE shares COVID-19 response update with Omicron data ‘yet to come’
The Hawaii Board of Education placed the update on its Dec. 16 general meeting agenda at the request of the Hawaii State Teachers Association. HSTA firmly believes regular updates to the board and the public help to improve concerns about transparency and accountability.
Education secretary urges school districts to boost teachers’ pay using federal relief funds
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona Thursday urged school systems to use pandemic relief funds to boost public school teachers’ base pay beyond one-time bonuses to help recruit and retain educators.
Submit testimony to BOE about using ESSER funds to restore 21 hours
HSTA members are encouraged to submit written testimony to the Board of Education in advance of its meetings Thursday when the board will discuss how to use federal pandemic relief funds and look closer at COVID-19’s effects on schools.
Severe weather closes HIDOE schools on Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi
If you have not been notified, Hawaiʻi State Department of Education schools on Maui, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi are closed tomorrow (Monday, Dec. 6) due to severe weather. Bargaining Unit 05 employees should not report to campus per our contract.
Transgender 101 for Educators
Learn how to support your students by understanding key terms, the importance of pronouns, the difference between gender identity and sexuality, and Hawaii State Department of Education guidance.
Evaluation paused this school year for effective teachers
The Hawaii State Department of Education will carry over the previous rating of educators who already have an effective or higher rating this school year, unless they are on a probationary status. This change and more were outlined in a memo released by the HIDOE Friday.
HSTA files labor board complaint as educators picket HIDOE, BOE headquarters
Dozens of educators and supporters gathered Wednesday to hold an informational picket in front of the Queen Liliuokalani building in downtown Honolulu, where the Hawaii State Department of Education and Board of Education offices are located.
Substitute shortage reported in urban and rural schools across the state
Educators across Hawaii report the substitute shortage caused by the pandemic has made it more difficult for teachers to teach and students to learn in large and small schools in communities of all sizes, according to a survey the Hawaii State Teachers Association conducted of its members in October. More than 100 substitute positions go unfilled every day around the state, according to reports from schools.
HSTA president says suspension of Chapter 89 sets dangerous precedent
Join us for sign-waving on Wednesday, Oct. 20, as we send the message to the HIDOE and the BOE that we have a right to bargain for the safety of our schools.