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Federal judge blocks Trump’s plan to dismantle US DOE
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from firing thousands of employees at the U.S. Department of Education, ruling that the terminations were a thinly veiled effort to dismantle the entire department without congressional approval.
Hilo Intermediate science teacher inducted into National Teacher Hall of Fame
Hilo Intermediate science teacher Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner experienced the surprise of a lifetime when she found out that she’s being inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame.
Teachers encouraged to speak out at teacher compensation focus groups
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is partnering with the Experience Management Institute (EXMI) on a comprehensive Compensation Impact Study focused on teacher salary compression.
Immigrant advocates offer advice to educators about immigration enforcement
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association partnered with U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (D, Hawaiʻi), the ACLU Hawaiʻi, and the Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights to present a virtual Know Your Rights for Educators: Immigration Enforcement session.
SIQ advice released for teachers seeking reclass to Class VIII
Many Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association members are planning to finish up coursework this coming summer so they can be eligible to submit credits toward reclassification for Class VIII. As a result, members have asked for clarification about what is required to show proof of obtaining Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ).
HSTA hosts aspiring educator open house
Around 25 aspiring educators from university and community college programs across the state gathered at the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s headquarters on Oʻahu late last month for an open house to learn the value of unionism.