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Evan Kumasaki2019-09-28T10:15:00-10:00September 28, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Baldwin, compensation study, feedback, Kapolei, Keeau, listening tour, Maui, McKinley, teacher pay, teacher shortage crisis|
Across the state this week, 335 educators, parents and students spoke out at a listening tour held by the Hawaii Department of Education about teacher compensation, while another 1,000 people answered an online survey that's still receiving feedback through Oct. 6.
Evan Kumasaki2019-09-28T08:11:00-10:00September 28, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: contest, design, HSTA, members, T-shirt|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is designing a new T-shirt and we want our members to get involved! Eight members will win, and the grand prize winner will receive $500!
Evan Kumasaki2019-09-28T07:21:00-10:00September 28, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: discount, exclusive, member, Office Depot, savings, school supplies|
As a member of the Hawaii State Teachers Association, you have exclusive access to discounted pricing on tools for your classroom, courtesy of Office Depot and OfficeMax.
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.
