Free summer professional learning courses open to early career educators
Early career educators in their second through fourth years of teaching can register for free Professional Learning Community (PLC) opportunities this summer from the Hawaiʻi Teacher Induction Center.
Gov. Green signs regulations on vaping, electronic smoking products into law
Senate Bill 975 will tax electronic smoking devices and e-liquids, similar to tobacco products, and restrict shipping to wholesalers and retailers, meaning they can no longer be shipped directly to individuals. The measure was approved by the state Legislature earlier this month and awaits Gov. Josh Green’s signature.
Hawaiʻi Board of Education approves school calendars through 2026–2027
The Hawaiʻi Board of Education (BOE) voted Thursday to approve the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) calendars for school years 2025–2026 and 2026–2027.
HIDOE sponsors free professional learning aligned to TESOL-related competencies
Information obtained by HSTA’s Instruction and Professional Development Department on courses approved by the HIDOE and additional guidance to access SIQ credit and non-credit courses.
New salary schedules finalized; 4 years of raises begin soon
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association and the employer have finalized the salary schedules for the 2023-2027 collective bargaining agreement. While 12-month teachers will see the above raises starting the first day of the new school year, reflected in their July 20 paychecks, 10-month teachers will see higher pay starting with their Aug. 20 paychecks.
Frequently asked questions about HSTA’s 2023–2027 tentative agreement
Frequently asked questions about the tentative agreement HSTA reached with the employer on April 14, 2023, for the 2023-2027 contract.
Oʻahu teachers needed for adult education programs
The McKinley Community School for Adults is seeking part-time teachers this summer and fall at their Oʻahu campuses.
Lawmakers approve $50K grant to restart educator externship program
State lawmakers approved a $50,000 grant in aid request this month that will provide funds to restart an externship professional development program for educators.
HSTA honors Kumu’s Cupboard president with 2023 Friend of Youth Award
Once a month, K–12 educators who work directly with students at any Kauaʻi public, charter, or private school can sign in, receive an inventory list that tells them how much of each item they can take, browse the store for items they need, and check out at the register.
Committee to support new educators added to HSTA’s permanent roster
Member delegates voted last month to make the Supporting Hawaii’s New Educators (SHiNE) ad hoc committee a standing committee at the HSTA’s 50th annual Convention at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.