HSTA recommends candidates for Congress, Senate and LG

Top left: Mazie Hirono. Top right: Josh Green. Bottom: Sherry Alu Campagna.

Click here to watch the HSTA Facebook live announcement of Josh Green for lieutenant governor.

Click here to watch the HSTA Facebook live announcement of Sherry Alu Campagna for Congress.

Click here for the news release for Mazie Hirono for U.S. Senate.

Click here for the news release for Josh Green for Lieutenant Governor.

Click here for the new release for Sherry Alu Campagna for Congress.

Restorative justice workshop June 8

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NEA National Board Jump Start Academy

Cost: $150 for HSTA members, $800.00 for others

What is NEA’s National Board Jump Start?

In 2002, the Washington Education Association asked National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) who supported candidates through National Board Certification the following question: “If you had the luxury of several days to work with new candidates before they started the process, what would be most helpful to them?” In response, Jump Start was born. Today, the three to four-day training runs in over 40 NEA and AFT affiliates across the country. The NEA member benefit continues to be a NBCT designed and led program.

What does Jump Start offer and who is it for?

NEA Jump Start is early support for those who have registered as candidates with the National Board and have selected their certificate area. It is the first piece in a continuum of professional learning; one that ideally includes year-long candidate support. It provides candidates with important information about the certification process, time to examine component and Assessment Center requirements, the opportunity to plan how to meet requirements, and time to collaborate, gather resources and information needed to pursue certification — all in a supportive, constructive, and collegial environment. Jump Start is candidate centered, builds a professional learning community, and focuses on the skills, knowledge, dispositions, and strategies needed to be successful in the National Board Certification process. We believe candidates are masters of their own National Board journey.

UniServ Director position open at HSTA

In this position, the HSTA seeks a professional with an understanding of the operations of a labor union, and direct experience in union organizing and program coordination to support the Association’s goals. This 12-month position requires a person who is articulate, a risk taker, organized and a believer in due process. Starting salary is $68,186.

HSTA has an opening for the UniServ Director position located on the island of Oahu and is seeking a strong teacher advocate who possesses strong skills in providing training, organizing, advocacy, and grievance processing in support of HSTA members employed by the State of Hawaii Department of Education and Public Charter K-12 teachers. Applicant must be an effective communicator, self-starter and have the ability to relate to people with diverse cultural backgrounds. Baccalaureate degree required, and will substitute substantial experience in comparable work. Some travel is required. Experience in collective bargaining and organizing is desirable.

If you are interested, apply online by June 25, 2018 at Indeedjobs.com: https://www.indeedjobs.com/hawaii-state-teachers-association/_hl/en_US

HSTA is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.

HSTA backs Ige; sign waving today in Nuuanu, stew and rice event May 31

HSTA recommended Gov. David Ige for re-election earlier this month, and teachers are welcome to turn out for various of his campaign events

For HSTA members on Oahu, the main Ige sign waving kick off will be held today (Friday, May 25) along Pali Highway in Nuuanu from 4 to 6 p.m. (centered at Nuuanu Valley Park/Queen Emma Summer Palace). Also, there is a large Stew and Rice event at Mililani High School on May 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Please come early to sign wave wearing your red shirts from 4:30 p.m.

Check here bit.ly/hstaforige2018 for a schedule of Ige events and opportunities to volunteer.

Click here for an Ige teacher call-to-action flier and this Ige fact sheet, explaining just some of the reasons why educators should vote him in for another two years.

Read the HSTA news release announcing our recommendation of his campaign.

English Learner Task Force presents proposals

Earlier this month, the ELL Task Force, which included teachers from HSTA presented their recommendations before the BOE on improving ELL in Hawaii. You can find their document here.

Watch the 15-minute presentation on English learner proposals here.

Some their recommendations include:

Recruit certified TESOL teachers
Determine professional development pathways for educators to obtain minimum second language acquisition competencies
Improve equitable and adequate funding to promote English learner success
Promote differentiated professional development aligned with high-impact curriculum resources and assistance with pathways to Hawaii Qualified/TESOL certification
Strengthen partnerships with community-based organizations to support parents and families

Are you one of 1,400 teachers whose license expires this year?

The Hawaii Teachers Standards Board (HTSB) has asked the HSTA to remind members that teachers need to renew their licenses in a timely manner. As of mid-April, there were approximately 1,400 teachers whose licenses will expire this year, so they need to take action before June 30, 2018. Failure to hold a valid license may result in a fine of up to $500.

If your license expires on June 30, 2018, you must login to your HTSB account before June 29, 2018, and complete your renewal process. Here is the link to the HTSB.

You are strongly encouraged to renew early in the renewal period, as you must allow for processing time. Renewals submitted after June 29, 2018, may not be processed in the event of unexpected issues.

HMSA members: Enter contest for $500 gift cards and get healthier!

Click here for the full flier

From Maui News: Proposed constitutional amendment could be an elixir for public schools
An op-ed by Alan Isbell a 4th-grade teacher at Wailuku Elementary School, and is president Hawaii State Teachers Association Maui Chapter.

From Maui News: Paid family leave can serve the public good
An op-ed by Justin Hughey a King Kamehameha III Elementary School teacher and Hawaii State Teachers Association vice president.

From The Guardian: At a dark time for US unions, this woman sees hope

DOE official calendars available here

Here are the the next three years of DOE calendars:

DOE's 2018-2019 official school calendar

DOE's 2019-2020 official school calendar

DOE's 2020-2021 official school calendar

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