New UniServ director brings legal, education experience to teachers union
Meet Jorge Ochoa, a Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association UniServ director with a focus on advocacy for the union’s Honolulu and Leeward chapters. His first day was Aug. 1.
Terri Inefuku2024-08-09T12:26:19-10:00August 9, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: advocacy, Honolulu Chapter, HSTA, Jorge Ochoa, Leeward Chapter, UniServ director|
Meet Jorge Ochoa, a Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association UniServ director with a focus on advocacy for the union’s Honolulu and Leeward chapters. His first day was Aug. 1.
Terri Inefuku2024-08-08T15:46:46-10:00August 8, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: courses, HIDOE, learnsoft, PDE3, professional development, transcript|
As the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education continues to transition its PDE3 Learning Management System, employees can access the Learnsoft LMS with their Single Sign On credentials.
Terri Inefuku2024-08-06T13:16:04-10:00August 6, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: anniversary, HSTA Maui Chapter, maui wildfires|
A year after devastating fatal wildfires swept through Maui, teachers across the island continue to deal with the tragedy’s profound impact and acknowledge the crucial role played by their union, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, in recovery efforts.
Terri Inefuku2024-07-22T14:39:08-10:00July 22, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Hawaiian music, Jeff Peterson, Kaʻohekani, Kamuela Kimokeo, Kapena De Lima, Kawaikapuokalani Hewitt, professional development, Raiatea Helm, Windward Community College|
Public school educators can participate in a new online program at Windward Community College to learn about Hawaiian music, integrate it into their student lessons, and earn professional development credits that can boost their salaries.
Terri Inefuku2024-07-22T11:22:36-10:00July 22, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Cheney Kaku, counselor, Hilo Chapter, Hilo Intermediate, HSTA secretary-treasurer, HSTA state leaders|
A second-generation HSTA leader and school counselor at Hilo Intermediate, Cheney brings a legacy of dedication and a fresh perspective to her new role.
Terri Inefuku2024-07-22T09:28:24-10:00July 19, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: congress, election, HSTA recommendations, Jill Tokuda, primary election, U.S. House of Representatives, vote|
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda promised to fight even harder for public education and democracy in her second term: “There has never been a more important time in our country when we need to stand up for our workers. We need to stand up for our communities, the most vulnerable, and most importantly, what you do every single day when you stand up for our kids.”
Terri Inefuku2024-07-16T13:20:13-10:00July 16, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, donation, Leave Share, maui wildfires, Maui Wildfires Leave Share Program|
After emotional requests from our Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Maui Chapter members and support from the Hawaiʻi Board of Education, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is implementing a Maui Wildfires Leave Share Program.
Terri Inefuku2024-07-18T11:15:59-10:00July 15, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Building Equity in Schools, HCR, Hookaulike, human and civil rights, human and civil rights committee, racial justice, social justice|
Our year-long initiative aims to build a network of strong, committed, passionate educators across Hawaiʻi working collaboratively across and within their communities to build solidarity, foster understanding, educate, advocate, and empower students of marginalized groups in our diverse communities.
Terri Inefuku2024-07-12T13:31:32-10:00July 12, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Hawaii State House of Representatives, Lawmaker, Mark Nakashima, obituary, UniServ director|
State Rep. Mark Nakashima, a former public school teacher and Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association UniServ Director who served 17 years in the state Legislature representing parts of east Hawaiʻi Island, has died. He was 61.
Terri Inefuku2024-07-12T11:53:44-10:00July 12, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Best in Show, communication, communications awards, editing, HSTA, maui wildfires, SEAComm, State Education Association, State Education Association Communicators, union, video, writing|
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Communications Department took top honors at the national level for its work in writing, video, and digital campaigns. HSTA was recognized with 18 first-place awards and best-in-show honors at the State Education Association Communicators conference in Philadelphia in June.