HSTA, HGEA, UHPA, UPW issue joint statement on furloughs
The Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA), the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA), the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly (UHPA), and the United Public Workers (UPW) stand in strong opposition to Gov. David Ige’s plan to unilaterally implement furloughs starting in January 2021.
HSTA job posting: UniServ Director (Oahu)
HSTA is looking for a strong advocate to serve as a UniServ Director on Oahu. Responsibilities include ensuring contract provisions are properly administered at each school; educating members on HSTA and DOE policies, programs, directives, and other agreements; and supporting members with complaints, problems, and grievances.
[CLOSED] Join HSTA’s pilot book study on emotional resilience
HSTA’s Instruction and Professional Development (IPD) Department wants to help members build their own emotional resilience. We’re looking for 30 teachers who can commit to a pilot professional development book study based on the book “Onward: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Educators” by Elena Aguilar.
BOE approves HIDOE’s proposed operating budget with reservations: ‘We have to figure out a better way’
Despite unanimously approving the Hawaii State Department of Education’s operating budget for the 2021–23 fiscal biennium Thursday, Board of Education members were not happy with the department’s proposed $164 million budget reduction.
Proposed cuts to weighted student formula, special education will hurt schools, keiki
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee informed the media and our members Wednesday about proposed cuts in the Department of Education’s proposed operating budget and the damaging impacts on our keiki and schools. “HSTA does not want these cuts to go into place until our lawmakers and the public know the ramifications of these cuts,” he said.
HSTA seeks member to serve on Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Member must be committed to ensuring high-quality education for all students
Hawaiian Mission Houses offers virtual field trip program
Field trip curriculum meets all Department of Education benchmarks
Aupuni Palapala offers professional development in Hawaiian language, culture, history
A partnership between HIDOE Office of Hawaiian Education and UH Manoa College of Education
Hawaii HomeOwnership Center webinars help HSTA members with housing options
Program made possible by generous donation from Nareit Hawaii