Posted 3-27-2019 (Dated 3-15-2019) Fight back against anti-teacher emails that violate your privacy

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MARCH 15, 2019 Fight back against anti-union, anti-teacher emails On Wednesday, Hawaii public school employees received spam emails through the Hawaii Department of Education’s Lotus Notes email system. They were sent by a mainland organization determined to weaken your rights, your voice, and your ability to increase school funding while fighting for better wages, benefits and working conditions. This email violated DOE policy and your privacy. Click on this link* to learn more about: What to do with illegal spam messages sent to your email, What action you can take to report it, What to say to others who may ask you about it, and Who's behind these unethical emails. Fight back now* *This information is available on HSTA's members-only section of our website. You must be an active HSTA member and logged in with your registered account to view this. You're invited! HSTA's Human and Civil Rights Committee is hosting a Social Justice Summit on Saturday, April 6, to empower educators to address issues of LGBTQ, homelessness, abuse and suicide prevention in their communities. Lt. Gov. Josh Green, keynote speaker Maya Soetoro-Ng and a panel of experts will guide the conversation. Details and registration Save the Date Mark your calendars! Here is the schedule for our 2020 Teacher Institute Day: Monday, Feb. 10: Oahu Tuesday, Feb. 11: Maui, Lanai Wednesday, Feb. 12: Hawaii Island Thursday, Feb. 13: Kauai Friday, Feb. 14: Molokai More information here Take advantage of new, discounted hotel rates HSTA is proud to partner with Hotel Engine, a private hotel booking platform, for complimentary membership that can save you an average of 26 percent at 150,000+ hotels worldwide with no contracts, annual fees or spending minimums. Details here* *This information is available on HSTA's members-only section of our website. You must be an active HSTA member and logged in with your registered account to view this. Elementary teacher holds blood drive in son’s memory In July 2013, Pearl Harbor Kai Elementary fourth-grade teacher Jan Inn had her world turned upside down. With the support of her school and students, she turned a personal tragedy into a mission to help others. Here's how you can help A day in my life as a teacher Meet Logan Okita, our HSTA state secretary-treasurer. She teaches first grade at Nimitz Elementary and she had a busy day today! 🏼 Follow our Instagram Stories to see her #dayinmylifeasateacher. More upcoming events HSTA-Student Program Spring Conference (Saturday, April 6) Kau Color Run and Wellness Fair (Saturday, April 20) Hawaii Public Radio call for volunteers Join fellow HSTA members and take pledges by phone during Hawaii Public Radio’s fundraiser on Saturday, April 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. Help raise money for a statewide broadcaster that provides trusted, comprehensive news coverage as well as diverse music and cultural programming. On-street parking will be reimbursed—HPR provides you with quarters to feed the meters! To sign up, email or text HSTA Communications Committee Member Anthony McCurdy at amccurdy808@gmail.com or (808) 675-6859. View all recent stories on HSTA's website