Evan Kumasaki2019-09-27T08:28:00-10:00September 27, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Department of Education, Hawaii Island, HIDOE, Hilo, HSTA, Keaau High School, listening session, salary, survey, teacher compensation, teacher pay|
“I advise every kid not to become a teacher, because it would be irresponsible for me to tell someone to get a four-year degree and not make ends meet,” Eric Hagiwara, a math, robotics, and programming teacher at Waiakea High, said.
Evan Kumasaki2019-09-26T17:44:00-10:00September 26, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: compression, Maui, Maui chapter, pay cut, problems, salaries, solutions, teacher shortage crisis|
About 70 Valley Isle educators showed up to tell representatives from a Denver-based education consulting firm how difficult it is to live in Hawaii on low teacher pay and to suggest ways things can improve for teachers and students.
Evan Kumasaki2019-09-26T08:51:00-10:00September 26, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Bishop Museum, excursion, family, field trip, HSTA|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association and Bishop Museum are partnering up for a fall makahiki! Enjoy a day at the museum exploring one-of-a-kind gallery spaces and special exhibits.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T14:36:00-10:00September 25, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: compensation, DOE, educators, increase, Kapolei, Kapolei High, listening tour, salary, teacher pay|
More than 120 educators, students and community members spoke about the bad effects of low teacher pay.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T14:36:06-10:00September 24, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: cities, consultant, salary study, teacher pay|
Here are the data points, research recommendations and cities that will be compared to Hawaii in teacher salaries.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T14:36:10-10:00September 24, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: compensation, DOE, increase, listening tour, salary, teacher pay|
Anjelica Aires, a fourth-grade teacher at Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School, said, "I live paycheck to paycheck, even though I have a master’s degree in education. I’m working so hard for our students. Our responsibilities and our duties, every year, they add something, and we don’t get paid extra for it."
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T14:36:15-10:00September 22, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Bennett Yap, Board of Trustees, endorse, ERS, Hawaii Employees Retirement System, HGEA, HSTA, trustee|
As a 25-year employee of the State of Hawaii, working for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Yap is a dedicated public servant who cares deeply about the health and preservation of the Hawaii ERS.
Evan Kumasaki2019-09-21T12:37:00-10:00September 21, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: apply, HSTA job, IPD, opening, PD, PD specialist, professional development specialist|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association has an opening for the Instruction and Professional Development (IPD) specialist position on the island of Oahu and is seeking someone to manage all aspects of the professional development program for the Association.
Evan Kumasaki2019-09-21T12:32:00-10:00September 21, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: discount, gift card, gift with purchase, Hoala Salon and Spa, HSTA, Ka Makana Alii, Lavish Nails Wax and Lash, receipts, Sephora|
Ka Makana Alii is saying #MahaloTeachers with an exclusive offer for Hawaii State Teachers Association members!
Evan Kumasaki2019-09-21T07:12:00-10:00September 21, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: complaint, credit, grievance, improvements, PD, PDE3, requirements, settled, settlement|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is pleased to have reached a successful settlement with the Hawaii State Department of Education after filing a grievance about changes and problems with the HIDOE's Professional Development (PD) Credit System.
