Hawaii schools receive $129 million in federal stimulus funds
The U.S. Department of Education has approved $129 million in federal stimulus funds for Hawaii schools, it was announced today.
post date 07/01/09
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HSTA HMA Plan Information
If you are traveling prior to July 1 and need to know your ID # from HMA, please call HMA and ask for the “Akamai Way” at (Oahu) 954-8796 or (toll free) 1-866-826-5335.
post date 06/22/09
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HSTA Files For Permanent Injunction
HSTA files for permanent injunction to block Governor Linda Lingle’s move to circumvent collective bargaining process mp3 download music
post date 06/17/09
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Mahalo! Teachers make a difference!
Sign holding before the special BOE meeting, teacher testimony, and thousands of signatures on petitions circulated before school ended made a connection with many BOE members. Personal teacher stories reminded BOE members of the people who will be impacted by budget cuts mandated by the governor. post date 06/13/09
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UHERO Hawai'i Quarterly Forecast Update
State Budget Crisis Threatens Recovery post date 06/12/09
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Mahalo Tom!
HSTA sends our deepest sympathy to Tom Gill’s family.
As HSTA’s first attorney, Tom played a pivotal role during some of our most tumultuous times. His determination, good sense, and talents are forever part of HSTA’s history. A fond aloha to a dear friend.
post date 06/04/09
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Teachers for Fairness
Has
Governor Lingle exhausted all options? NO!
post date
5/28/09
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Letter to Governor Linda Lingle
Four of Hawaii's Public Employee Unions send a letter to Governor Linda Lingle
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'A' is for Anchialine
Students clean ponds, preserve ecosystem
AYP does not measure all aspects of school achievement. While test scores are important, we know that they do not capture everything that goes on in a school. Here is an example of some of the good things happening in a school that does not make AYP.
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Hoolehua Educators Receive $5,000 Grant
Washington, DC- Jennifer Ainoa and Kelly Ka'awa-richardson of Molokai Middle School in Hoolehua, Hawaii have received a $5,000 Student Achievement Grant from the NEA Foundation for a science fair, providing students an outlet for hands-on, relevant science projects. Through support from scientists within the community, students will be able to design and carry out high-quality projects integrating literacy and science.
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Lawmakers override 4 Lingle vetoes
On behalf of teachers and students, Mahalo to our legislators for overriding the Governor’s vetoes!
Majority Democrats in the Legislature overrode four of Gov. Linda Lingle’s vetoes today.
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PUT KEIKI FIRST!
Mahalo Legislators:
A vote for the best interests of children and families
A
deep Mahalo to all our friends at the
Legislature. They have worked so hard this session for the people of
Hawaii. We are all sacrificing during these difficult economic times and
our legislators have found a way generate the revenue needed to balance our
state’s budget.
For those who
voted no, we know they voted their conscience. But, now a decision has been made
and the question is, "Do we want a balanced budget?" We hope we can count on
everyone’s vote to support a balanced budget.
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Joint Press Statement
The leaders of the Hawaii State Teachers Association, United Public Workers, Hawaii Government Employees Association and the University of Hawaii Professional Assembly disputed the Lingle-Aiona administration’s public claim that a negotiations settlement is imminent. To date, no formal proposals have been made to any of the four unions, leaving them with nothing to negotiate.
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Twelve States Rise above the Nationwide Dropout Crisis
Hawaii is among a dozen states that significantly improved their high school graduation rates between 2002 and 2006, while the rest of the nation lagged behind, according to a report by researchers at the new Everyone Graduates Center at the Johns Hopkins University.
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SB 971 HD1 Update
Tax on $50,000 plus pension
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Lincoln Teacher Fellows
Five Day Summer Seminar July 13-17 2009. For Social Studies, History and English teachers. With a focus on learners in middle grades. Learn to use performance and museum teaching strategies to bring your classroom alive!
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