Employer updates support options for teachers in IEP process
The Hawaii State Department of Education this week released an updated memo that outlines and adds to the support available for special education teachers and general education teachers involved in the Individualized Education Program, or IEP, process.
Gov. David Ige voices support for additional teacher pay
At a press conference on Thursday, Gov. David Ige affirmed his support for additional teacher pay after the state budget, which included $164 million for increasing teacher pay, passed both the House and Senate Tuesday.
Lawmakers approve salary compression fix
State lawmakers Tuesday approved a state budget that includes more than $164 million to end salary compression for experienced educators, fund shortage differentials, and restore paid job-embedded professional development for all teachers.
Lawmakers approve millions in new funding for schools, education bills
Besides approving a state budget Tuesday that includes more than $164 million to end salary compression for experienced educators, fund shortage differentials, and restore paid job-embedded professional development for all teachers, legislators are giving final approval this week to other bills and budget items that will help educators and the students they teach.
Teacher pay update, Q&A with House finance chair
Several changes are on the horizon that would boost pay for most Hawaii public school educators, improve working conditions, and more.
Three superintendent finalists revealed
A former Hawaii Board of Education (BOE) member and longtime school administrator, the interim superintendent, and the national superintendent for a network of nonprofit charter schools are the three finalists for Hawaii schools superintendent released Friday.
Teacher shares personal struggle with long COVID
Once fit and active, HSTA’s 2020 educator of the year is now ‘exhausted’ due to her battle with long COVID.
Pearl City High band director honored as national hall of fame inductee
Pearl City High School band director Chadwick Kamei is being inducted into the 2022 National High School Band Director's Hall of Fame. Kamei has been the school’s band director since 2006.
Teacher pay bills head to conference committees
Conferees from the House and Senate will have to agree on the final language of the bills before they go to a full floor vote in both houses.
Superintendent search yields 7 candidates, finalists to be announced by month’s end
The Hawaii Board of Education will interview finalists for the next Hawaii State Department of Education superintendent during a special meeting on May 19.