Teachers Shaping
Hawaii’s Future
Today
We are educators striving to improve education in Hawaii.
Since 1921, the Hawaii Education Association (HEA) has brought together teachers, professors, school administrators and supporters to spark improvements in education for all educators and students statewide.
Today, we are devoted to stimulating innovation in education and providing professional development so that Hawaii’s teachers can be the best that they can be. We promote the joy and passion of the teaching profession, and we inspire and support those who desire to achieve excellence in the career of education.
Sparking Our Passion
Transforming Teaching in a Pandemic
Virtual talk story forum
Connect with thought-leaders, find like-minded colleagues, and recharge your personal passion for education!
Teaching As A Career (TAAC) Grants Available for 2021-22
HEA and the Pi Lambda Theta Beta Zeta Hawaii Chapter are pleased to once again offer $200 grants to TAAC clubs and CTE pathways during the 2021-22 school year. Grant applications are due by Nov. 30, 2021.
Scholarships for Current and Future Teachers
EXTENDED APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 14, 2021
HEA has awarded more than $300,000 in scholarships over the past 20 years. We offer many types of scholarships to assist public school teachers, student teachers, college students, and graduating high school seniors with professional development, Hawaii State Department of Education licensing or certification, preparing for a student teaching semester, and undergraduate and graduate college degrees.
Show Your Support for Excellent Teachers & Education in Hawaii
Your support directly enables HEA to fund, connect, mentor and inspire current and future Hawaii teachers to be the best that they can be and makes an impact on education.
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Give in Honor of a Teacher
If a teacher or professor had a profound impact on you, on your child, or on someone you love, we invite you to make a gift in honor of that educator as a way to share your gratitude.
DONATE
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Support the Future of Teaching
HEA funds programs and scholarships statewide. A gift to our Annual Fund or to a particular scholarship or program supports Hawaii’s current and future educators.
GIVE NOW
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Explore Estate and Planned Gifts
A thoughtful estate plan can enable you to minimize estate taxes, take care of your loved ones, and make a significant impact through HEA, all at the same time.
LEARN MOREBecome an HEA Member
Membership in HEA is open to all active and retired Hawaii educators, all students interested in a career in education, and all friends and supporters of the cause of education.
Through HEA, thousands of teachers from diverse educational institutions — and representing all teaching levels from early childhood through college — come together to find fellowship and resources for professional excellence.
Apply for membership to become part of our community of dedicated educators and education innovators.
Our Partners
HEA works with and supports a number of educational organizations and nonprofit groups that share our commitment to excellence in education and the profession of teaching.
Hawaii State Teachers Association - Retired (HSTA-Retired)
The Hawaii State Teachers Association - Retired (HSTA-Retired) was established by the HSTA and partners with HEA to provide scholarships to in-service educators who are HSTA members with baccalaureate degrees.
Education Institute of Hawaii (EIH)
The Education Institute of Hawaii (EIH) is an education think tank focused on school empowerment and fiscal transparency.
The Hawaii Foundation for Educators (HFE)
The Hawaii Foundation for Educators (HFE) builds robust professional development and training opportunities for teachers to develop their practice in the classroom. This effort is an integral part of the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) initiative to combat Hawaii’s teacher shortage.