NEA RA approves HSTA delegate’s ‘period poverty’ proposal
Delegates to the National Education Association’s Representative Assembly (NEA RA) Thursday overwhelmingly approved a proposal authored by a Hawaii teacher that directs the NEA to raise awareness about public school students’ lack of access to menstrual supplies.
Rosenlee touts unity and activism as his presidential term ends
As Hawaii State Teachers Association President Corey Rosenlee’s term comes to a close, he said his biggest takeaway from six years heading the statewide teachers’ union is that “unity is our biggest strength.”
Learn how community schools can help Hawaii’s students and families
On Monday, July 19 from 10 to 11:15 a.m., join a roundtable discussion to hear from national experts on community schools and local leaders implementing the strategy, and learn how to maximize an investment in community schools for student recovery.
Waipahu High principal selected as interim superintendent
The Board of Education's Transition Committee approved Waipahu High Principal Keith Hayashi as the interim superintendent, according to a BOE agenda posted Thursday.
HSTA presents virtual PDE3 opportunity centered on trauma-informed research
Participants will develop the skills and knowledge to design lessons that emphasize deeper learning and student well-being, including designing and receiving feedback on their own work to implement in their classroom.
Tentative settlement documents for Hawaii State Teachers Association, State of Hawaii, Board of Education
Bargaining Unit 05 (BU05) employees of the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and public charter schools have voted to ratify a new two-year contract.
Bargaining Unit 05 members ratify two-year contract
Bargaining Unit 05 (BU05) employees of the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) and public charter schools have voted to ratify a new two-year contract. The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) is the exclusive BU05 representative.
Members sought for focus group discussions on classroom programming for English learners
Caucus participants addressed ways to increase member voice, and took part in focus group discussions on EL budgeting, professional development, programming, and resources. HSTA’s goal is to facilitate a line of communication between the joint committee and caucus focus groups to improve EL programming in the classroom.
HIDOE, BOE express support for job-embedded professional development (21 hours)
At Thursday’s Board of Education meeting, Sean Bacon, interim assistant superintendent, Office of Talent Management, and BOE Chair Catherine Payne, expressed their support for job-embedded professional development (21 hours).
Tell HIDOE why $2,200 payments are important by June 4
The Hawaii State Department of Education has launched a survey asking various stakeholders what the department’s priorities should be in spending the latest round of federal stimulus money. The survey closes June 4.