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Breaking News... Judge rules against furloughs post date 07/02/09
Rethink furloughs, State senate president urges post date 07/02/09
Hawaii schools receive $129 million... post date 07/01/09
Hawaii state workers rally at Capitol to protest post date 07/01/09
2,000 Gather At Capitol For Union Rally post date 06/30/09
Hawaii's Ah Quon McElrath Honored post date 06/29/09
Schools' hands tied over budget post date 06/28/09
Furlough talks hit a wall post date 06/27/09
Democratic head urges use of hurricane relief fund post date 06/26/09
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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.

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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.

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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

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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 Gills family.

As HSTAs first attorney, Tom played a pivotal role during some of our most tumultuous times.  His determination, good sense, and talents are forever part of HSTAs history.  A fond aloha to a dear friend. 

       

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Teachers for Fairness

Has Governor Lingle exhausted all options?  NO!  
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Letter to Governor Linda Lingle

Four of Hawaii's Public Employee Unions send a letter to Governor Linda Lingle read more>>

'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.  read more>>

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. read more>>

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. read more>>

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. read more>>

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. read more>>

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. read more>>

SB 971 HD1 Update

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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! read more>>

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