Teacher pay update, Q&A with House finance chair
Several changes are on the horizon that would boost pay for most Hawaii public school educators, improve working conditions, and more.
Three superintendent finalists revealed
A former Hawaii Board of Education (BOE) member and longtime school administrator, the interim superintendent, and the national superintendent for a network of nonprofit charter schools are the three finalists for Hawaii schools superintendent released Friday.
Teacher shares personal struggle with long COVID
Once fit and active, HSTA’s 2020 educator of the year is now ‘exhausted’ due to her battle with long COVID.
Pearl City High band director honored as national hall of fame inductee
Pearl City High School band director Chadwick Kamei is being inducted into the 2022 National High School Band Director's Hall of Fame. Kamei has been the school’s band director since 2006.
Teacher pay bills head to conference committees
Conferees from the House and Senate will have to agree on the final language of the bills before they go to a full floor vote in both houses.
Superintendent search yields 7 candidates, finalists to be announced by month’s end
The Hawaii Board of Education will interview finalists for the next Hawaii State Department of Education superintendent during a special meeting on May 19.
Reduce your student loan debt before the federal waiver expires Oct. 31
Take advantage of the temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver by using the NEA’s free online tool to see if you can cut or even erase your monthly payments
How you can help save the Earth with your signature
The Hawaii State Department of Education and local nonprofit Kanu Hawaii are collecting 10,000 signatures from students and families to pledge for assuming greater responsibility in environmental stewardship through personal actions by April 22.
2022 health coverage (EUTF) open enrollment information
Open enrollment is the time for you to review whether the health coverage you have for yourself and your family continues to best meet your needs.
HSTA holds 49th annual state convention
On Saturday, 126 Hawaii State Teachers Association members from across the state gathered at the Hawaii Convention Center for the 49th annual State Convention. Elected member delegates gathered to debate and vote on policies that will steer the direction of the association.