Online tool helps members manage, reduce student loans
How to take advantage of the Student Loan Forgiveness Navigator
Waianae High teacher reduced student loan debt via online navigator
Haff found out about Savi, a free online student loan evaluation tool, while serving as the Member Services Committee chair for Leeward chapter at an HSTA conference and cut her payments by $350 per month.
Transgender 101 for Educators
Learn how to support your students by understanding key terms, the importance of pronouns, the difference between gender identity and sexuality, and Hawaii State Department of Education guidance.
At HSTA’s request, teacher transfer process improvements being considered
Two items that the Hawaii State Teachers Association pushed for in its current contract to improve the teacher transfer process and take gender-specific language out of HSTA’s contract will be heard by the Hawaii Board of Education at its monthly meeting Thursday.
Educators sought for HSTA’s first Early Leadership Institute
Start building your skills as a Hawaii State Teachers Association leader, learn how to amplify your voice, and discover how you can make a difference in your profession.
Fill a committee vacancy in your chapter
Some of our HSTA chapter presidents are looking to fill committee spots that are currently vacant. If you have any interest in serving on a committee for your chapter, submit your information for consideration by November 21st!
Hawaii Nature Center announces Spring 2022 programs for Oahu, Maui schools
Registration opens Nov. 18 for the Hawaii Nature Center’s Spring 2021 lineup of outdoor environmental education school programs for Oahu and Maui schools.
HIDOE delays English learner TESOL credit deadline by one year
In response to advocacy from HSTA teacher leaders, the HIDOE last week committed to extending the deadline an additional year for English learner teachers to complete TESOL sheltered instruction credits.
Advice from a Honolulu educator: Avoid burnout by saying ‘yes’
Educators are facing high levels of exhaustion and seemingly endless to-do lists. In order to avoid burnout and to grow as educators, teachers should say “yes” to reaching out to their professional and social networks for support.
HSTA informational picketing FAQs
For our purposes, informational picketing is meant to raise awareness for families and the community about issues taking place on many of our campuses where safety protocols are not being followed.