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Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association reaches tentative deal on educational staff pay

In response to widespread concerns over pay disparities among school employees in the state, the Hawaiʻi Government Employees Association has reached a tentative agreement to address pay equity for some educational roles within the school system.

Subaru Hawaiʻi Launches Tools for Schools Program to Support Educators

Subaru Hawaiʻi launched its “Tools for Schools” program today in support of local educators and students across the state. Local educators with their educator ID badges can stop by any Subaru Hawaiʻi dealership and will be provided complimentary school supplies.

Public Forums to Address Pay for Hawaiʻiʻs Teachers

The Department of Education will be hosting a series of public hearings to gather recommendations on how to improve compensation for Hawaiʻiʻs teachers. 

New Program to Help Hawaiʻi Educators Buy Homes

The Hawai’i Executive Conference and Landed announce a new program that will help K-12 educators in Hawaiʻi buy homes.

Credit Union Awards $40K to Hawai‘i Teachers

Hawaiʻi State Federal Credit Union has granted $40,000 in grants to Hawaiʻi teachers this year, doubling its annual $20,000 grant award. 

Public School Students See Gains on AP Exams

HIDOE students who were tested last May show double-digit increases in the number of exam takers, exams taken and scores of 3 or higher.

Maui Teacher Selected to Advise Educators’ Union in DC

A Maui teacher has been selected as one of 53 of the highest-performing educators in the country to advise the National Education Association and education policy-makers in the capital.

OPINION: Teacher Evaluation Plan is Nonsense

“Educators should definitely be held accountable for their student’s level of achievement. But beware, for there is a fine line between useful assessment and useless paperwork…”

Hawaii Teachers Reject Contract, Weigh Options

Public school teachers in Hawaii voted against a proposed six year contract during a ratification vote yesterday. Beginning today, the HSTA will initiate a union-wide conversation about options going forward.