More than 1,300 people sound off about how to end Hawaii’s teacher shortage crisis
Across the state this week, 335 educators, parents and students spoke out at a listening tour held by the Hawaii Department of Education about teacher compensation, while another 1,000 people answered an online survey that's still receiving feedback through Oct. 6.
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On Hawaii Island, educators suggest ways the state could retain more teachers
“I advise every kid not to become a teacher, because it would be irresponsible for me to tell someone to get a four-year degree and not make ends meet,” Eric Hagiwara, a math, robotics, and programming teacher at Waiakea High, said.
On Maui, educators who are parents worry their own children’s ‘education system is failing them’
About 70 Valley Isle educators showed up to tell representatives from a Denver-based education consulting firm how difficult it is to live in Hawaii on low teacher pay and to suggest ways things can improve for teachers and students.
You’re invited to HSTA’s family gathering at Bishop Museum
The Hawaii State Teachers Association and Bishop Museum are partnering up for a fall makahiki! Enjoy a day at the museum exploring one-of-a-kind gallery spaces and special exhibits.
In Kapolei, teachers and students tired of low teacher pay
More than 120 educators, students and community members spoke about the bad effects of low teacher pay.
What is the state examining in its teacher pay study?
Here are the data points, research recommendations and cities that will be compared to Hawaii in teacher salaries.
In Honolulu, educators, parents ask for higher teacher pay
Anjelica Aires, a fourth-grade teacher at Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School, said, "I live paycheck to paycheck, even though I have a master’s degree in education. I’m working so hard for our students. Our responsibilities and our duties, every year, they add something, and we don’t get paid extra for it."
HSTA endorses Bennett Yap for Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) trustee
As a 25-year employee of the State of Hawaii, working for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Yap is a dedicated public servant who cares deeply about the health and preservation of the Hawaii ERS.