Donate to teachers affected by Kona low storms
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is compiling a list of teachers affected by the Kona low storms and sharing their donation pages for those who'd like to help.
HIDOE confuses teachers by emailing them classification status forms
Many teachers received Personnel Form 16Bs from HIDOE this week due to increased interest in reclassification after Teacher Institute Day. HIDOE clarified that the emails were proactive but may have included outdated forms, and teachers needing updates should contact teacher.reclassification@k12.hi.us.
New state program targets educators with 0% second mortgage loans
A state pilot program allows qualified educators to receive zero-percent, 30-year second mortgage loans worth up to 20% of the cost of their new homes depending on the type of unit purchased.
Nearly 200 teachers gather for HSTA’s Start of the Year Conference
Public school educators can participate in a new online program at Windward Community College to learn about Hawaiian music, integrate it into their student lessons, and earn professional development credits that can boost their salaries.
Aspiring educators forge ‘eye-opening’ connections in Philadelphia
Three aspiring educators from the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu traveled to Philadelphia to learn more about the profession, connect with fellow educators across the country, share the challenges they face and discuss solutions.
Donate to teachers affected by Maui wildfires
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is compiling a list of teachers affected by the Maui wildfires and sharing their donation pages for those who'd like to help.
200+ people, groups send HSTA donations for Maui fire victims
More than 240 people and organizations from 33 states across the country have donated in excess of $205,000 to the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association to help Maui teachers who’ve lost homes and classrooms to the Aug. 8 wildfires.
Maui teacher loses childhood home to wildfires
A 27-year veteran teacher on Maui lost her childhood home to the raging wildfires on Maui, leaving her and her family displaced like other educators who’ve been affected by the fires.
Teacher tax credit back on the table, passes Senate Ways and Means Committee
A bill that would establish a state income tax credit for educators and librarians, which previously stalled in this year’s legislative session, has been revived and unanimously passed the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s important Ways and Means Committee Wednesday.
Gov. Green proposes $500 state tax teacher credit
Gov. Josh Green Monday proposed a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $500 per year for school supplies purchased by K–12 teachers, one of many proposals unveiled in his State of the State Address.