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$1M in scholarships available for aspiring teachers at University of Hawai‘i

Grow Our Own stipends are available for students who have been admitted into the College of Education’s bachelor in elementary education and Hawaiian language immersion and master of education in teaching programs for fall 2023, and for students who are applying to the post-baccalaureate certificate in elementary education and post-baccalaureate certificate in secondary education programs for spring 2024.

McDonald’s treats Hawaiʻi’s teachers with free coffee, cookies May 8-12

McDonald’s of Hawaiʻi is showing appreciation for educators across the state by offering a free medium hot or iced coffee and two chocolate chip cookies from May 8-12.

Puakalehua Early Learning Consortium Conference

Themed “Mālama Kekahi I Kekahi” or “Take Care of One Another,” the first Puakalehua Consortium Early Learning Conference will be held on Feb. 22.

Down Payment Assistance & Homebuyer Education Program for Teachers Set for May 17

HEC, a down payment assistance and homebuyer education program, will host informational talk story sessions for teachers at K to 12 public schools and charter schools.

Taco Bell’s Live Más Scholarship Program Accepting Apps

The Live Más Scholarship program supports post-secondary education for students aged 16 to 24 who may not necessarily fit into the typical scholarship categories.

‘Solve for Tomorrow Contest’ Seeking Hawai‘i Entries

Last year, Kalani High School in Honolulu was named state winner in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest.

HSTA Statement Regarding Counties Appeal to Supreme Court

WalletHub recently ranked Hawai‘i as the worst place for teachers in the country.

Workshops Inform Teachers About Rat Lungworm Disease

Teachers on the Big Island will have the opportunity to participate in the collection of data on Rat Lungworm Disease (RLW).

Kona Taco Bell Employee Awarded $10,000 Scholarship

Kona Taco Bell employee Caleb Kow was recently awarded a $10,000 Live Más Scholarship to help him pursue his passion through education.

Teachers Push for Bill Limiting Standardized Tests

Hawai‘i teachers will testify today on HB 2117, which would help reduce the amount of standardized testing that public school students take each year.

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.

Program Gets Hawai‘i Teachers Ready for School

The Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s Beginning Teacher Summer Academy provides new teachers with training

Subs, Part-Time Teacher Not Entitled to $56M in Back Wages

Hawai‘i Supreme Court: Certain substitute and part-time teachers who had worked for the state between 2000 and 2012 are not entitled to back wages or interest.

Outdoor Science Professional Development Program for Teachers

West Hawai‘i teachers and their students will have opportunity to leave the classroom and study the island’s ahupua‘a

HSTA Board Recommends Tentative Agreement

The HSTA has reached a tentative agreement on a contract, that, according to HSTA President Corey Rosenlee, “will benefit Hawai‘i’s teachers and their students.”

Public School Teachers to Sign Wave Before Tuesday Classes

Thousands of public school teachers, parents and students will participate in “Schools Our Keiki Deserve Sign Waving and Walk-in” before school begins March 7.

Thousands of Hawai‘i Teachers and Parents Rally at Capitol

About 6,000 public school teachers and advocates of Hawai‘i’s public education system rallied at the state Capitol today for a fair contract for teachers…

Hawaii State FCU Donates $19,950 to Educators

Hawaii State Federal Credit Union has awarded $19,950 to 45 teachers on Hawai‘i Island, Maui and O‘ahu through its 2016 Investing in Education grant program.

Chevron Urges Hawaii to Fuel Your School

Gas up this month with at least 8 gallons at Chevron or Texaco and the company will donate $1 to Hawaii teachers, up to $350,000, for materials and supplies.

OPINION: Teacher Evaluation Plan is Nonsense

“The current pay scheme is based in large part on length of service and possession of paper certificates (known as degrees in the academic world), and less on results in the classroom.”
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