Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:41:44-10:00June 13, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: candidate, election, HSTA, process, recommendation, timeline|
This is a general timeline of our candidate recommendations process for the 2020 elections. All committee meetings and candidate interviews took place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Evan Kumasaki2020-06-13T05:31:00-10:00June 13, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: advocacy, black lives matter, culture, equity, HSTA, HSTA CARES, human and civil rights, racial justice, racism, respect, social justice, support|
On Wednesday, June 24, from 4–6 p.m., we invite fellow members to join us for a listening session to reflect on these issues, share your thoughts, and generate ideas for change.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:41:49-10:00June 9, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: candidate, Colleen Hanabusa, county, election, Honolulu City Council, Honolulu mayor, HSTA, recommendation|
For the first time, the Hawaii State Teachers Association announced Monday its support for a Honolulu mayoral candidate. The union says former congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa is the best person to lead Honolulu Hale for the next four years.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:41:51-10:00June 6, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: free, HSTA, instruction, IPD, low-cost, micro-credentials, NEA, professional development|
Over the summer, we will be posting information on free and low-cost opportunities for our members. These resources will focus on the needs of our educators as we prepare for the next school year.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:41:53-10:00June 6, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: election, House, HSTA, primary, recommendation, Senate, state legislature, vote|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association released Friday its recommendations for Hawaii State House and Senate candidates in the upcoming 2020 primary election.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:41:59-10:00June 6, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Diane Gibson, HSTA, Instruction and Professional Development, IPD, micro-credentials, professional development|
“I was hired by HSTA to rebuild our Professional Development program. We currently have three PD courses that are starting in the month of June.”
Evan Kumasaki2023-05-30T20:54:32-10:00June 1, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Ahmaud Arbery, black lives matter, Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, HSTA, human and civil rights, racial justice, social justice|
The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor reflect just a fraction of unacceptable violations rooted in a deep history of systemic racism, oppression, and violence. We cannot allow this to continue.
Evan Kumasaki2021-02-04T21:55:30-10:00May 30, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: concern, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, DOH, guidance, HIDOE, HSTA, outbreak, pandemic, public charter schools|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is working closely with the Hawaii State Department of Education on this matter and will update members as needed.
Evan Kumasaki2020-05-23T07:43:00-10:00May 23, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, HSTA|
With the health and well-being of our staff, workplace, and community in mind, we ask our members to observe the limited opening of the offices by refraining from visiting the office at this time.
Evan Kumasaki2023-05-30T20:47:55-10:00May 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: advocacy, culture, equity, friend of youth award, HCR, HSTA, human and civil rights, pono award, social justice, state of our union|
“Aloha! My name is Jodi Kunimitsu, and I’m a math teacher at Maui High School. This was my first year as chair of the Human and Civil Rights Committee. It was a lot of work, but it was also a lot of fun. Throughout the year, we participated in several community events.”
