HSTA reaches school reopening agreement with state of Hawaii
The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA), the State of Hawaii, and Board of Education have agreed on a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to allow continuity of education next school year with certain contract modifications while assuring the safety of educators and students.
NEA offers virtual micro-credential professional learning communities
The National Education Association will be providing members an opportunity to participate in a virtual Professional Learning Community (PLC) to support successful completion of a NEA Micro-credential from start to finish. Educators who participate in a PLC to complete a micro-credential are more likely to earn their badge the first time.
HSTA: HIDOE needs to clearly explain school reopening plan
The HSTA Negotiations Team meets for an hour and a half with top HIDOE officials Monday to begin detailed bargaining about reopening schools.
An elementary school teacher reflects on distance learning during the coronavirus pandemic
Coby Thornton is a fourth-grade general education inclusion teacher at Kipapa Elementary School. He shares his experience and reflects on the final quarter of the 2019–20 school year, from adapting to changes caused by the coronavirus pandemic to what he feels needs to change moving forward.
HSTA raises concerns about HIDOE school reopening guidelines
"This week, the Department of Education released the ‘Guidance for Reopening Schools.’ HSTA was not consulted and did not agree to these policies, even though teachers will be the ones most likely being forced to implement these policies,” HSTA President Corey Rosenlee said. “We have many questions and concerns.”
ARCHIVE: Frequently asked questions relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) and schools
This post contains FAQs that address outdated scenarios or are no longer relevant.
VIDEO: HSTA live streams coronavirus briefing on May 29, 2020
With the end of the school year, we have shifted to a greater focus on what the reopening of the school year will look like. We have an even greater sense of urgency because our multi-track schools are scheduled to start their school year the first week of July.
Addressing your questions and concerns about coronavirus at school
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is working closely with the Hawaii State Department of Education on this matter and will update members as needed.