HIDOE confirms shortage differentials for 2022–23 school year
Shortage differentials for classroom teachers in special education, hard-to-staff locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs will continue through school year 2022–23, and the eligibility criteria remain the same as those that are currently in place for this school year.
Vice President Kamala Harris inspires delegates at NEA RA
Many Hawaii State Teachers Association members said they were inspired and energized by her speech, especially after her parting words: “Do not despair. Do not be overwhelmed. Do not throw up your hands when it is a time to roll up our sleeves.”
Hawaii educators instrumental in new NEA policy on safe, just, and equitable schools
They spent the better part of a year meeting virtually and in person to identify the criteria for safe, just, and equitable schools, including exploring the role of law enforcement in education and compiling data.
Maui teacher proposes national award for Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders
In front of 6,000 of her colleagues from across the country, Jodi Kunimitsu, a math teacher at Maui High and state chair of the Hawaii State Teachers Association’s Human and Civil Rights Committee, advocated for a new award category to recognize the achievements of Native Hawaiians and/or Pacific Islanders in the National Education Association (NEA) Human and Civil Rights Awards.
Hawaiʻi Island teacher’s anti-vaping proposal wins support from the National Education Association
A Hawaiʻi Island teacher’s proposal to help end student vaping won approval Monday from nearly 6,000 teachers at the National Education Association’s Representative Assembly (NEA RA) in Chicago.
Hawaii teacher among NEA Human and Civil Rights awardees honored in Chicago
ʻIlima Intermediate teacher Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin was honored Saturday night at the NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards Dinner in Chicago. She received the NEA’s prestigious Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Civil Rights Award for her tireless work for gender equity in STEM and health, sparking positive change across Hawaii and the country.
Governor tells HSTA he will OK teacher pay funds
While the state budget bill is on the governor’s intent to veto list for line item vetoes, the governor confirmed to HSTA that none of the teacher compensation items will be line-item vetoed.
Hawaiʻi will provide free period products in all public schools
Gov. David Ige signed Senate Bill 2821 into law Monday, making Hawaiʻi the sixth state in the country to provide quality menstrual supplies free of charge to public school students.
Help evaluate vaping prevention curriculum
Stanford University is looking for middle and high schools, teachers, and students to evaluate its new Vaping Prevention Curriculum within its Tobacco Prevention Toolkit.
HSTA recommends Sergio Alcubilla for Hawaii’s First Congressional District
Sergio Alcubilla believes it is important that we invest in the next generation and prioritize the education of our children and grandchildren. “This begins with supporting our teachers and schools.”