Evan Kumasaki2023-10-17T12:10:19-10:00October 2, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: acceptance, committee, equality, equity, festival, HSTA, human and civil rights, LGBTQ, lgbtqia, pride, pride parade|
HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is virtually celebrating the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community and the cultural diversity of our island home with an interactive Pride virtual classroom.
Evan Kumasaki2023-09-15T15:40:32-10:00September 15, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: credits, deadline, DOE, Hawaii Department of Education, micro-credentials, Sheltered Instruction Qualification, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, TESOL|
Teachers will need to obtain six credits or equivalency within three years starting in SY 2020–21
Evan Kumasaki2023-05-11T16:19:38-10:00May 11, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: CBA, collective bargaining agreement, contract, Educator Evaluation System, EES, end of the school year, Know Your Rights, marginal, summer programs, summer school, summer work, unsatisfactory|
Evan Kumasaki2023-01-05T21:12:39-10:00January 3, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., labor, Martin Luther King, MLK, parade, solidarity, union|
On Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association will walk in the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Parade on Oʻahu to celebrate Dr. King’s life, legacy, and leadership in our country’s civil and labor rights movements. If you’re on Oʻahu, wear your red HSTA shirt and join us!
Evan Kumasaki2023-07-07T09:51:30-10:00October 19, 2022|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, memo, ventilation|
This page contains updates issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Evan Kumasaki2022-08-03T16:55:38-10:00August 3, 2022|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, FAQ, frequently asked questions, Hawaii public schools, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, HSTA|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is working hard to ensure that our members' health and safety remain a priority, our contract and employment rights are preserved, and information is being communicated in an accurate and timely manner.
Evan Kumasaki2022-07-29T09:24:30-10:00July 29, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: 21 hours, Know Your Rights, professional development|
Lots of PD questions come up at the end of the school year. Find answers here.
Evan Kumasaki2022-04-13T18:52:47-10:00April 13, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund, EUTF, health coverage, open enrollment, plan|
Open enrollment is the time for you to review whether the health coverage you have for yourself and your family continues to best meet your needs.
Evan Kumasaki2022-04-03T12:10:23-10:00March 15, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: COVID-19, gender sexuality alliance, GSA, HSTA, human and civil rights, human trafficking, LGBTQ, mental health, Micronesian, Native Hawaiian sense of place, Pacific Islander awareness, poverty, restorative justice, sex trafficking, social justice, social justice summit, transgender, trauma|
HSTA's Social Justice Summit is meant to educate and empower you to navigate complex issues in our schools and communities. Bullying and discrimination continue to plague our halls and classrooms, but what is the root cause and how can we address this problem on a deeper level?
Evan Kumasaki2022-01-10T15:20:16-10:00January 10, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, emergency loan, financial assistance, financial support|
The coronavirus pandemic has taken a heavy financial toll on many Hawaii families, our members included. With all that is going on, bills still need to be paid, groceries purchased, and basic needs met. Many individuals and families may also experience changes to employment that can affect household income.
