Terri Inefuku2021-08-11T16:37:22-10:00August 11, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Hawaii State Department of Education, Hawaiian language, HIDOE, Office of Hawaiian Education, olelo Hawaii|
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education Office of Hawaiian Education is offering ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi courses to all HIDOE employees (certificated, classified, casual hires, and substitutes) on Oʻahu.
Terri Inefuku2021-08-12T17:28:39-10:00August 6, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: CBA, collective bargaining agreement, contract, coronavirus, COVID-19, safety|
Safety is at the top of everyone’s minds as coronavirus cases in Hawaii hit record levels and infections by minors make up an alarming proportion of those new cases. Despite these facts, the Hawaii State Department of Education assures the public that there is nothing to be worried about while they have no metrics to determine when it is no longer safe to continue with full classes.
Terri Inefuku2021-08-05T19:35:08-10:00August 5, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, David Ige, emergency proclamation, governor, mandate, vaccine|
While HSTA continues to encourage members to get vaccinated, there are individuals who cannot be vaccinated for medical or religious reasons, and will therefore be subject to additional requirements. As their employment could be in jeopardy, their rights need to be protected.
Terri Inefuku2021-08-12T11:42:35-10:00August 5, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: collective bargaining, coronavirus, COVID-19, emergency proclamation, gov. david ige, Hawaii Fire Fighters Association, Hawaii Government Employees Association, HFFA, HGEA, HSTA, mandate, SHOPO, State of Hawaii Organization of Police Officers, UHPA, United Public Workers, University of Hawaii Professional Assembly, UPW, vaccine|
“The public-sector unions reached out to the governor’s office earlier this week to initiate discussions about the vaccine mandate, but our request was denied. We will continue to fight for open discussions about these important decisions that affect public employees, our government operations, and our community.”
Terri Inefuku2021-08-02T20:51:31-10:00August 2, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: back-to-school safety, coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, gov. david ige, in-person learning, interim superintendent, Keith Hayashi, memorandum of understanding, transmission|
“With the Delta variant spreading COVID-19 in our communities like never before, this head-in-the-sand mentality jeopardizes all of us.”
Terri Inefuku2021-07-30T11:50:56-10:00July 30, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: assistance, down payment, first-time homebuyer, grant, maui county|
The program provides first-time homebuyers with down payment and/or closing cost assistance of up to 5% of the home purchase price, not to exceed $30,000. Applicants will be selected through a lottery drawing process.
Terri Inefuku2021-07-30T16:22:02-10:00July 30, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: dues, freeze, Hawaii State Teachers Association, HSTA, HSTA Board of Directors, members|
HSTA Secretary-Treasurer Lisa Morrison said, "With the hardships members have endured recently and the fact that they are taking home smaller paychecks without the 21 hours of PD, we feel now is not the right time to ask our members to pay more.”
Terri Inefuku2021-07-28T21:07:01-10:00July 28, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: early career educator, literacy, National Council of Teachers of English, NCTE Early Career Educator of Color Leadership Award, Waianae High School|
Lydia Haff and Shay Kaleoʻoluhoʻiloliokawaipāhe Zykova are among 12 recipients recognized across the country. Haff and Zykova, both ninth-grade English teachers, started a literacy team at their school to focus on building literacy skills in their students.
Terri Inefuku2021-07-28T21:12:55-10:00July 27, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: classroom, concerns, coronavirus, COVID-19, Delta variant, distance learning, health, interim superintendent, Keith Hayashi, Osa Tui Jr, safety, school year, synchronous instruction|
As you are gearing up for the new school year, a lot of uncertainty remains as we await the transition from Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto to Interim Superintendent Keith Hayashi. This transition, coupled with the guidance from DOH released Monday, has further delayed our official meeting with the department to discuss critical issues that are arising.
Terri Inefuku2021-08-06T11:34:39-10:00July 27, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: benefit concert, Hawaii Foundation for Educators, Hawaii State Teachers Association, Hawaii Theatre, Jake Shimabukuro, Makaha Sons, professional development, Pure Heart, Robi Kahakalau|
“Teach Our Future” will feature Pure Heart, Robi Kahakalau, the Camarillo ohana, and the Makaha Sons, and will be available via livestream worldwide on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m.
