Lawmakers approve $50K grant to restart educator externship program
State lawmakers approved a $50,000 grant in aid request this month that will provide funds to restart an externship professional development program for educators.
HSTA offers PD course on implicit bias, microaggressions, stereotypes
HSTA members from across the state worked together to create this course for their colleagues. Their goal is to help educators become aware of these biases in themselves and others, and learn to address them.
Senate money panel greenlights paid teacher professional development
The Senate Ways and Means Committee Monday approved Senate Bill 3209 SD1 that would restore educators’ 21 hours of job-embedded professional development, which was removed from the contract last year due to budget cuts, resulting in a 1.5% pay reduction for teachers.
Okita becomes VP after concluding service as secretary-treasurer
Logan Okita became vice president of the Hawaii State Teachers Association on July 5, bringing her experience as an elementary school teacher and various leadership roles within the HSTA to her new position.
HSTA offers refundable professional development
If you recently completed a course through HSTA’s Professional Development program, you likely had your $150 course deposit returned via mail. This is not a mistake. Six months ago, HSTA started refunding course deposits to all participants who completed their portfolios and passed their HSTA PD course through PDE3.
Hirono, Booker announce bill to improve K-12 distance, blended learning during COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D, Hawaii), along with her colleague U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D, N.J.) announced their plan Friday to introduce the Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (LOAA), which would improve distance and blended learning in our public schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apply now! HSTA hiring professional development specialist
The Hawaii State Teachers Association has an opening for the Instruction and Professional Development (IPD) specialist position on the island of Oahu and is seeking someone to manage all aspects of the professional development program for the Association.
HSTA secures significant improvements to HIDOE PD
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is pleased to have reached a successful settlement with the Hawaii State Department of Education after filing a grievance about changes and problems with the HIDOE's Professional Development (PD) Credit System.