HSTA, employer file arguments on HSTA’s prohibited practice complaint
The state blatantly disregarded the Hawaii State Teachers Association’s collective bargaining agreement and its grievance procedure in what amounts to a “willful and a clear cut prohibited practice,” the HSTA argued in a brief filed Wednesday with the Hawaii Labor Relations Board.
Agriculture professional development course available for elementary teachers
Elementary teachers in grades 3 to 5 are eligible to apply for a professional development course called Food Experiences for Agriculture Science Training (FEAST) that centers on sustainable food and garden topics.
Survey aims to improve recruitment and retention of local educators
Teachers in their first five years in the classroom as well as Hawaiʻi high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to complete an online survey to understand what influences students to consider becoming educators with a goal to increase the number and quality of educators in Hawaiʻi.
How modified COVID-19 procedures impact retirement planning with Hawaii ERS
Because the Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) suspended in-person and pre-retirement counseling sessions due to COVID-19, ERS is offering members modified procedures for retirement planning, filing for retirement, and pre-retirement counseling utilizing online resources, phone, and U.S. mail.
Severe weather closes HIDOE schools on Maui, Molokaʻi, Lānaʻi
If you have not been notified, Hawaiʻi State Department of Education schools on Maui, Lānaʻi, and Molokaʻi are closed tomorrow (Monday, Dec. 6) due to severe weather. Bargaining Unit 05 employees should not report to campus per our contract.
Agricultural professional development opportunities available for elementary educators
The Hawaii State Department of Educationʻs Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program is offering two agricultural education professional development courses as part of its 2021-2022 training in partnership with the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation (HAF). Participants will work outside and receive a $100 stipend from HAF.
Meet HSTA Early Leadership Institute coach, Kapaa Middle teacher Michael Hurst
HSTA named Michael Hurst, a Kauai Chapter member and Kapaa Middle School art teacher, as ELI’s first coach. Hurst holds a doctorate in educational leadership and brings more than 30 years of experience working with teachers in a coaching and mentor role to the program.
Did you receive a text message from HSTA? It wasn’t spam
If you receive a text message, it's okay to respond! HSTA leaders are using an application called Hustle to text members while keeping all phone numbers private.
HSTA Leeward Chapter presents: Topics in public education and Hawaiian history
As educators across Hawaiʻi commemorate Lā Kū'oko'a throughout the month of November, please join the Leeward Chapter for a series exploring a history of education that lifts up schools and educators who ground their work in the unique history and knowledge systems of Hawaiʻi.
Gov. Ige releases $185 million toward Hawaii public school improvements
Gov. David Ige released $365 million in funding for capital improvement projects on Nov. 2, including funding for Hawaiʻi public school projects including building upgrades, new classrooms, and ADA compliance.