Teacher colleagues thank outgoing HSTA president for strong leadership, advocacy
Member educators at James Campbell High School in Ewa Beach pay tribute to HSTA President Corey Rosenlee, who taught social studies there for nine years before taking the helm of HSTA. His colleagues reflect on his impact as a leader at the school and across the state.
Members invited to join effort to support, expand English learner strategies
HSTA invites members across the state to take part in a newly formed caucus to increase educator voice and support for English learners.
HIDOE confirms shortage differentials for 2021–22 school year
Shortage differentials for classroom teachers in special education, hard-to-staff locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs will continue through school year 2021-2022, state Schools Superintendent Christina Kishimoto announced in a memo late Friday afternoon.
Stabilization payments will help Hawaii retain its teachers
“For those who argue that the stabilization payment goes against collective bargaining, there already is a clear precedent of increasing payments to teachers outside of the collective bargaining process in Hawaii.”
HSTA reaches tentative contract agreement with the employer
We have reached a tentative agreement with the employer, and your bargaining team, the HSTA Negotiations Committee, and the HSTA Board of Directors overwhelmingly recommend your support in a vote of YES to ratify the agreement.
Federal program offers temporary broadband discount for low-income households
The Federal Communications Commission has launched a temporary program to help families and households struggling to afford internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shortage differentials maintain strong BOE support
HIDOE is using the differentials to recruit, retain teachers [...]
Classroom teachers sought for Performance Assessment Development Institute
Participants will be provided training on the development of performance assessments that are aligned to the content standards and meet students’ needs.
Hawaii State FCU is ‘investing in education’ with grants for teachers
The program allows classroom teachers in the Hawaii State Department of Education to obtain much-needed supplies, books, furniture, electronics, equipment and other basic necessities for their classrooms.
Hawaii public schools to resume full, in-person learning for 2021–22 school year
As more residents get vaccinated and restrictions ease on public gatherings and other precautions, the Hawaii State Department of Education says all Hawaii public schools will fully reopen for in-person learning next school year.