Posted 1-19-2019 (Dated 1-18-2019) New year, new look! View our Member Matters makeover

MEMBER MATTERS Presented by the Hawaii State Teachers Association

JANUARY 18, 2019 What do you think of our new look? With the expansion of our communications department, we're exploring different ways to reach out to you, and that includes refreshing the way we send our weekly newsletter. We'd love your feedback as we continue to evolve! Keep reading for a glimpse of what we're working on. Join us on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! On Monday, Jan. 21, HSTA will be marching in parades on Oahu and Maui for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It's a time to reflect on the principles of interracial cooperation, equality, and social change through nonviolent resolution of conflict, dedication to global peace, social justice, economic security and the eradication of poverty. Please wear your red HSTA shirt and join us! Details Institute Day updates Are you ready for HSTA Teacher Institute Day in February? We've added new maps and event details (full workshop lists included) for several chapters. What's new Priorities in government Wednesday marked the opening of the 30th Hawaii State Legislature. Find out what HSTA will be advocating for during the session, and on all levels of government. Read more Doing your taxes? Update on union dues The state's official tax instruction book confirms union dues can still be deducted from state taxes, subject to limit. Know the changes Is your money working for you? Free seminars offer financial guidance, whether you're a teacher close to retirement or just getting started in your career. Register now Nominate a Hawaii teacher for the STACY Award! Every year, each NEA affiliate nominates one outstanding educator for the NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence. HSTA's state-level award is named after late HSTA Deputy Executive Director Stacy Nishina. Nominate a teacher by Feb. 1 More stories and links Can an adequacy study benefit Hawaii public schools? Benefits of Belonging: How to further increase your pay 2019-2020 DOE official school calendar Teachers annual rate salary schedule Click here to view recent stories on HSTA's website. All week, teachers in Hawaii have been wearing #RedForEd in support of United Teachers Los Angeles (full gallery here). Have you taught in Los Angeles, and would you be willing to share your experience? Email info@hsta.org! #UTLAUnity #WeAreLA We want to hear from you! Last week, we introduced you to HSTA's new Teacher Lobbyist Christine Russo. Now we're looking for more teachers to spotlight. If you know an educator doing amazing things in or out of the classroom, tell us! Send an email