12-month teachers can request to work from home March 16-23
If you are a 12-month teacher and not on a multi-track, please review the procedures and related documents, then reach out to your supervisor and discuss your options.
HSTA files complaint with Hawaii Labor Relations Board over governor’s directive
On March 17, the Hawaii State Teachers Association filed a prohibited practice complaint with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board over Gov. David Ige’s plan directing teachers to return to public schools on March 23.
VIDEO: HSTA streams live coronavirus briefing on March 16
On March 16, HSTA live-streamed a briefing on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to offer a comprehensive overview of where things currently stood, and what questions and concerns we posed to the HIDOE.
HSTA takes action to protect the public’s health, safety, and educators’ contractual rights
With Hawaii and the United States in declared states of emergency, the Hawaii State Teachers Association is taking action to ensure our members’ contractual rights, and health and well-being are protected.
HSTA addresses coronavirus preparations in letters to HIDOE, public charter schools
On March 13, the HSTA sent communication to both the HIDOE and all 37 public charter schools regarding their obligation to consult and/or bargain with the HSTA regarding the wages, hours, and working conditions of our members.
Key House committees advance teacher compensation bill
Earlier in the day, teachers from Oahu and Maui delivered educator declarations signed by thousands of HSTA members across the state calling for higher pay for veterans and differentials for key shortage areas in special education, hard-to-staff schools and Hawaiian language immersion.
‘Ewa Makai Middle school teacher receives prestigious Milken Educator Award
Miki Cacace, a math teacher at ‘Ewa Makai Middle School known for her coding classes, is the only Milken Educator Award winner from Hawai‘i this year and is among just 40 nationwide honorees for 2019-20.
PHOTOS: Waimanalo teacher explores Antarctica with National Geographic
In February, Waimanalo Elementary and Intermediate School teacher Blade Shepherd-Jones spent 10 days exploring the wonders of Antarctica with National Geographic and Lindblad Expeditions.
URGENT: Testimony needed by Friday for major House hearing on teacher compensation
The House Committee on Labor & Public Employment, along with the Committee on Lower & Higher Education, will hear SB2488, SD2 Relating to teacher compensation on Friday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the Hawaii State Capitol, Room 309. Written and oral testimony will be accepted.
HSTA modifies events in light of coronavirus concerns
We understand the impact these changes can have on our membership and community. While we always hope that conditions will improve, the future of the virus and its impact on our islands remain uncertain. We have to make decisions based on the facts and information we have at this time, no matter how difficult.