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Teachers not eligible for COVID-19 hazard pay

2024-01-25T22:31:40-10:00January 25, 2024|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

While an arbitrator has ruled that as many as 7,800 public school employees, such as school nurses and educational assistants, are eligible for hazard pay for working during the pandemic, public school teachers do not have a hazard pay clause in their contract.

Board demands details, communication over potential lapse of $465 million in school construction funds

2024-01-12T10:34:47-10:00January 11, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Hawaiʻi Board of Education Chair Warren Haruki called the potential lapse of $465 million in school construction funds “a huge tragedy” Thursday, adding that he fears state lawmakers have lost confidence in the department.

HIDOE replacing 11 inoperable fire alarm systems, 2 more schools report issues

2024-01-11T14:08:04-10:00January 11, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) says it’s working to replace inoperable fire alarm systems at 11 schools at a cost of about $14 million after confirming in December that nearly 10% of the state’s public schools failed fire inspections last school year.

HIDOE officials grilled over plan to relinquish funds for 150+ school projects

2023-12-23T07:42:11-10:00December 21, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

The state schools superintendent admitted to lawmakers Wednesday that he didn’t know until late November about his own department’s plan to allow $465 million in school construction funds to lapse, bringing more than 150 projects to a halt, even though officials from his department had been working on the proposal since March.

Mental health resources for educators, students

2024-02-09T12:34:36-10:00December 15, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , |

Resources to help educators care for their own mental health and help children in their charge cope with crises Updated: December 15, 2023 Disaster Distress Helpline If you are experiencing anxiety, worry, sadness, anger, or other strong feelings of distress, call the federal government’s Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) at 1-800-985-5990 for crisis counseling and support. Call or text 24/7/365; standard text messaging, data rates apply. Press 2 for Spanish; interpretation services are available in 100+ languages. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and American Sign Language is your primary or preferred language, [...]

What is 3-1(g)? HSTA commits to diversity in leadership, member engagement

2023-12-12T11:17:23-10:00December 12, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The need for diverse voices and representation prompted HSTA to review and rethink its approach to member engagement and leadership development. In 2021, union leaders and staff came together to reformulate HSTA’s implementation plan to meet the National Education Association Bylaw 3-1(g).

Fundraiser supports Pearl City student after heart transplant

2023-12-08T15:20:28-10:00December 8, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , |

Ren received a new heart in October. He underwent eight hours of surgery at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Doctors say he must remain in Los Angeles for about a year to monitor and strengthen his new heart.

4 reasons to run for HSTA office

2023-12-05T13:19:54-10:00December 5, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is looking for passionate members to run for elected office and help steer the direction of the union, represent fellow teachers and our voices, and advocate for schools our keiki deserve.

HSTA revives popular teacher externship program with $1,000 stipend

2023-10-27T09:50:49-10:00October 26, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , |

Approximately 10 participants will have the opportunity to work with Oʻahu-based business partners in a variety of industries, such as automotive, health care, banking, hospitality, and agriculture.

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