If approved by lawmakers, salary adjustments would bring $46M worth of raises
“This is a bold step to finally take care of this problem to make sure that every keiki in Hawaii has a qualified teacher,” said HSTA President Corey Rosenlee in testimony to the BOE Thursday.
What you need to know about HSTA’s 2020 elections
Every year, the Hawaii State Teachers Association holds elections at the state and chapter levels to fill the following positions: state-level officers and board directors, NEA directors, NEA RA delegates, state convention delegates, chapter officers, and chapter RA members.
Union dues deductible on state taxes, not on federal taxes
The state's official tax instruction book confirms union dues can still be deducted from state taxes, subject to itemizing and if your miscellaneous deductions exceed two percent of your income.
‘My first year as a special education teacher’ by Liann Sanerivi
"Having just come from student teaching and graduating, I felt that I was set and ready to take on the world and my own classroom. I was not prepared for the feeling of failure."
DOE asks lawmakers to fund salary adjustments
Veteran teachers statewide would receive salary increases by moving up anywhere from one to five steps, gaining millions of dollars worth of salary increases if lawmakers approve a proposal from the state schools superintendent.
Nominate a Hawaii teacher for the prestigious 2020 S.T.A.C.Y. Award
Each year, a winner is chosen based on his or her ability to demonstrate leadership, dedication and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching, advocacy, community, and youth.
Join HSTA for 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events on Oahu and Maui
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is proud to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his peaceful pursuit of interracial cooperation, equality, and social change.
Frequently asked questions about teacher shortage crisis differentials
Read specific questions about hard-to-staff, special education and Hawaiian language immersion differentials.
Meet our T-shirt design winners (and yes, there are two!)
Our selection committee, headed by your elected state leaders, were so impressed by the entries that they couldn't pick just one.
Deadline to apply for the Innovative Assessment Pilot Program is Dec. 31
“This is Hawaii’s best opportunity to get away from the overburdening of standardized tests and move to something that’s better for our students,” said HSTA President Corey Rosenlee.