HSTA ad highlights teachers working, volunteering during pandemic

2020-05-16T04:45:00-10:00May 16, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaii State Teachers Association has launched a TV and digital campaign to highlight the many contributions educators across the state have made to their students and communities during the pandemic.

HSTA president addresses national meeting to boost relief for schools, states during pandemic

2020-05-15T11:41:00-10:00May 15, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

HSTA President Corey Rosenlee told a National Education Association tele-town hall audience Thursday about the HSTA’s successful efforts to fight a proposal that would have cut the pay of teachers and other state workers in the islands.

What’s in the latest congressional pandemic aid package for schools, teachers

2020-05-14T08:07:00-10:00May 14, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Here is a breakdown of key education-related proposals in the House Democrats' $3 trillion package advocated by the National Education Association.

 

Ige’s message to state workers: ‘No immediate need to consider pay cuts’

2020-05-13T14:25:00-10:00May 13, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

“There is no immediate need to consider pay cuts or furloughs. This is the last thing that anyone wants to do, and I’m hopeful that we will find ways to narrow the budget gap," Gov. David Ige said Tuesday.

$1 trillion for states, cities in new $3 trillion congressional aid package

2020-05-13T11:29:00-10:00May 13, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Hawaii State Teachers Association President Corey Rosenelee said the plan will “ensure the U.S. supports the neediest in our society and will fund a trillion dollars to support state and local governments. If approved, this bill could give Hawaii enough funding to ensure we can avoid pay cuts for state employees, including teachers.”

As lawmakers reconvene, hundreds testify against pay cuts

2020-05-12T12:17:00-10:00May 12, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

More than 450 people — many of them teachers — sent in testimony urging lawmakers to stop any effort to cut state workers’ salaries, which would worsen the teacher shortage crisis as well as the state economy.

Legislature reconvenes today, public can view sessions online and on-air

2020-05-12T05:23:00-10:00May 12, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

When the 2020 Legislative session reconvenes Monday, the Hawaii State Capitol will be secured and closed to the general public, but hearings and floor sessions will be broadcast and live-streamed.

Submit testimony in support of state budget bill; swift action necessary to avoid pay cuts

2020-05-10T11:29:00-10:00May 10, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

Hawaii's general revenue has been devastated by the coronavirus pandemic and lawmakers have worked out a plan to cover a projected $1 billion gap without cutting your pay. The Senate Committee on Ways & Means will be hearing House Bill 2200, HD1, relating to the state budget, this Monday, May 11, at 10:30 a.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol.

Mid-Pacific Institute offers free webinars on distance learning and more

2020-05-09T10:01:00-10:00May 9, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Participate in free half-hour or one-hour virtual sessions to improve your teaching practice or just hang out to ask questions and receive support Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays after school.

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