Superintendent, gov: Mask mandate will remain in school buildings, for now
When most public school students throughout the state return to classrooms on Aug 3, they will still be required to wear masks, state Schools Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said Tuesday.
Hilo educator becomes HSTA’s NEA director
Hilo social studies teacher Aaron Kubo recently began serving as the Hawaii State Teacher Association’s NEA director, the union’s representative to the National Education Association. He brings a wide variety of experience in education, ethnic diversity and labor relations to this position.
Maui High teacher joins HSTA’s leadership team as secretary-treasurer
Lisa Morrison is the secretary-treasurer of the Hawaii State Teachers Association and offers her background as a cinematographer, student activities coordinator and HSTA leader to the organization.
HSTA supports continued mask-wearing, distance learning options for 2021–22 school year
The Hawaii State Teachers Association has always said that it’s best to follow the science, and we look forward to seeing what guidance our state departments of health and education issue based on today’s recommendations.
Okita becomes VP after concluding service as secretary-treasurer
Logan Okita became vice president of the Hawaii State Teachers Association on July 5, bringing her experience as an elementary school teacher and various leadership roles within the HSTA to her new position.
Lawmakers override veto, forcing HIDOE to disclose COVID-19 cases by school
The State House and Senate have agreed to mandate disclosure of COVID-19 cases in public schools, overriding a veto by Gov. David Ige which would have kept secret the precise numbers of students and staff diagnosed with the disease, as well as the names of the schools where people were reported ill.
NEA RA approves proposals to combat unsafe schools, human trafficking
The National Education Association will create toolkits for its members to conduct health and safety school walkthroughs, while advocating against human trafficking and promoting equal access to health care as a result of the efforts of HSTA delegates to NEA's annual representative assembly.
Governor leaves open possibility of negotiating educator payments
Gov. David Ige vetoed Tuesday a bill unanimously approved by state lawmakers that would have given each teacher a $2,200 workforce stabilization payment. However, Ige left open the possibility that payments could be negotiated for educators.
BOE chair says board will consider distance learning options
The Hawaii Board of Education chair said Thursday the board will discuss distance learning options for next school year at its next meeting on July 15, just a little more than two weeks before most public school students are scheduled to return to class.
Former registrar, math teacher becomes HSTA president July 5
When Osa Tui, Jr. becomes president of the Hawaii State Teachers Association July 5, he will bring a varied background in teaching, volunteering and actively serving the union to his new role.