Jill Meinecke2022-01-14T10:58:54-10:00January 13, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: COVID-19, COVID-19 test, Department of Health, FDA, Hawaii Department of Education, interim superintendent, Keith Hayashi, NEA, President Joe Biden|
Beginning Jan. 15, group health plans (self-insured plans) and health insurance issuers (such as insurance companies) must cover the cost of at-home over-the-counter COVID-19 tests approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, regardless of whether tests are ordered by a healthcare provider. Coverage must be provided without cost-sharing, prior authorization, or other medical-management requirements.
Jill Meinecke2021-12-09T14:01:34-10:00December 8, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: COVID-19, ERS, ERS office, filing for retirement, financial counseling, Hawaii Employees Retirement System, NEA, NEA Member Benefits, NEA Retirement Specialists, retirement, Retirement counseling, virtual|
Because the Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) suspended in-person and pre-retirement counseling sessions due to COVID-19, ERS is offering members modified procedures for retirement planning, filing for retirement, and pre-retirement counseling utilizing online resources, phone, and U.S. mail.
Jill Meinecke2021-12-01T12:59:40-10:00November 29, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Art, coach, Early Leadership Institute, ELI, Hawaii DOE, Hawaii educators, Kapaa Middle, Kauai Chapter, leadership, mentor, NEA, New Hawaii Educators, Retention, STEM, Teach abroad, Technology|
HSTA named Michael Hurst, a Kauai Chapter member and Kapaa Middle School art teacher, as ELI’s first coach. Hurst holds a doctorate in educational leadership and brings more than 30 years of experience working with teachers in a coaching and mentor role to the program.
Jill Meinecke2021-11-23T15:49:41-10:00November 15, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: CARES Act, HSTA, Membership Services Committee, NEA, NEA Student Debt Navigator, Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Savi, student debt, Student loan forgiveness, student loans, U.S. Department of Education, Waianae High School|
Haff found out about Savi, a free online student loan evaluation tool, while serving as the Member Services Committee chair for Leeward chapter at an HSTA conference and cut her payments by $350 per month.
Jill Meinecke2022-01-03T14:30:49-10:00November 12, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: cohort, Early Leadership Institute, educators, leaders, leadership, NEA, new educators, stipend|
Start building your skills as a Hawaii State Teachers Association leader, learn how to amplify your voice, and discover how you can make a difference in your profession.
Evan Kumasaki2021-08-09T13:57:16-10:00August 9, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: COVID-19, HSTA, National Education Association, NEA, questions, survey, vaccine|
The NEA Center for Communications will be conducting a national survey of members over the next two weeks.
Jill Meinecke2021-07-01T12:47:50-10:00July 1, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: delegates, Hawaii, HSTA, Ilima Intermediate, menstrual products, National Education Association, NEA, NEA RA, Period poverty proposal, Sarah Milianta-Laffin|
Delegates to the National Education Association’s Representative Assembly (NEA RA) Thursday overwhelmingly approved a proposal authored by a Hawaii teacher that directs the NEA to raise awareness about public school students’ lack of access to menstrual supplies.
Evan Kumasaki2021-05-09T04:12:15-10:00May 6, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Jump Start, Kamehameha Schools, National Board Certification, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, NBCT, NEA|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association, in collaboration with Kamehameha Schools’ Hoʻolaukoa Educational Systems and Strategies, offers NEA Jump Start as a way to support candidates as they navigate their way through the complex process of National Board Certification.
Evan Kumasaki2021-01-22T07:20:00-10:00January 22, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: Biden-Harris administration, feedback, Joe Biden, NEA, public education, recovery, transition|
To determine exactly how this transitional learning period can lead to a safe, more just, and equitable public education for all students, the National Education Association is asking members to share their real concerns and expert ideas.
Evan Kumasaki2023-08-29T12:20:21-10:00January 13, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: bargaining, contact information, contract, edCommunities, elections, email address, HSTA, mailing address, Member Matters, members, NEA, Negotiations|
If you have not already done so, please create an account on NEA edCommunities and ensure your information, especially your mailing address, is up to date. Important information will be sent to the addresses on file, e.g., voter information our HSTA elections in February, and contract negotiations and ratification.
