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Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:48:01-10:00August 14, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Bargaining Unit 05, class grievance, coronavirus, COVID-19, Hawaii Labor Relations Board, prohibited practice complaint|
Returning students to in-person learning, especially during a time when Hawaii has the fastest growing infection rate in the country with today’s one-day record of 355 cases, creates an unsafe working condition for members of Bargaining Unit 05.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:48:02-10:00August 14, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: calendar, enrollment, hsta veba trust, life insurance, plan|
It’s not too late to become an HSTA VEBA Trust participant. Enroll in one of our plans and take advantage of our incredible group rates and members-only premium subsidies.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-14T05:08:00-10:00August 14, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: battleship missouri memorial, mighty mo, skype, uss missouri, virtual field trip, virtual tour, world war ii, WWII|
This year marks a significant opportunity to get a glimpse of the USS Missouri’s place in history as the Battleship Missouri Memorial commemorates the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II on Sept. 2, 2020.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-13T11:06:00-10:00August 13, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: death, death with dignity, died, Hawaii, HSTA executive director, John Radcliffe, leader, obituary, proposal, Radcliffe, teachers, union leader|
John Radcliffe, who was executive director of the Hawaii State Teachers Association from 1975 to 1988, died Tuesday night after a long battle with cancer.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-12T12:25:00-10:00August 12, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, distance learning, hana high and elementary, Molokai, neighbor islands, ready to learn|
On Tuesday, HIDOE announced public schools on Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Maui County, with the exception of Molokai schools and Hana High & Elementary, will transition to full distance learning for the first four weeks of the 2020–21 school year.
Evan Kumasaki2021-07-08T16:33:13-10:00August 12, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, cases, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, memorandum of understanding, mou, notification, superintendent|
Over the last few days, teachers across the state have contacted HSTA to report confirmed COVID-19 cases at four schools. In each of these cases, teachers were notified, but parents and the greater public were not. This is happening less than one week before students are supposed to return for face-to-face learning and testing on school campuses.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-08T12:56:00-10:00August 8, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, reopening, schools|
HSTA was not consulted nor notified prior to Friday’s announcement, and learned of the developments alongside the public. HSTA has subsequently demanded impact bargaining with the employer as the changes would have ramifications on numerous parts of our current contract.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-08T08:45:00-10:00August 8, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: jumpstart, National Board Certification, National Board Certified Teachers, NBCT, support|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) and the National Board Candidate Support team is hosting four virtual informational sessions to provide an overview of the revised, teacher-friendly certification process that incorporates the latest research and best practices in teaching.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-08T05:07:00-10:00August 8, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: board of directors, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, health, HSTA, memorandum of understanding, safety, school year|
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee said, “Hawaii can no longer pretend we are not in the middle of a pandemic and that somehow our keiki and our teachers are impervious to this virus. As teachers, we know how important education is, but we are most concerned about the lives of every one of our students. Online classwork cannot replace face-to-face learning, but it ensures that learning continues and that our keiki and our communities remain safe.”
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-05T13:21:00-10:00August 5, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: agreement, consultation, contract, coronavirus, COVID-19, school calendar, school reopening, start date, update|
HSTA and HIDOE reached agreement on a joint contract interpretation that accounts for the modifications needed to address the operational aspects of what was to be the first nine (9) student days of the school year.
