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.
BOARD NOMINATIONS AND ELECTIONS
Nominations and Elections for HEA Board of Directors
Now Open
If you are interested in shaping the future of education in Hawaii, please consider joining the HEA Board of Directors. There are eight positions available. Board members serve two-year terms. Nominations deadline is March 6, 2026. Election deadline is April 10, 2026.
If there is an election, the votes will be tabulated on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. According to election rules, candidates may send observers on this day. If there are fewer candidates than vacancies, those candidates will be automatically elected. Election results will be presented to the HEA Board of Directors for certification at the Annual Meeting on April 18, 2026. All candidates will be notified of the election results on or about May 2, 2026. All ballots will be stored at the HEA office in a sealed container for 30 days after certification. Any challenge made to these procedures or to the conduct of the election must be made in writing, signed by the challenger, and forwarded to HEA within 30 days after certification.
Please send nominations to HEA at 1953 South Beretania Street, Suite 5C, Honolulu, HI 96826. All nominations must be postmarked, delivered in person or faxed to HEA’s office at 944-2032 by March 6, 2026.
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2026 Nomination Form
Hawaii Pacific University
Free Online Economics PD Course
COURSE INFO
This summer HPU will be offering our free online economics PD course for teachers, educational officers, and educational assistants (Why learn economics?). The course is delivered in collaboration with the Hawai’i Council on Economic Education and will explain the causes of economic phenomena around us such as inflation, Hawaii’s high housing costs, and provide guidance for educators of all subjects and grade levels to bring age-appropriate economics content into their classrooms. The course is assessed through quizzes, a group lesson plan, and a final exam; there is no portfolio.
This free course provides three (3) graduate-level credits in Education (ED) which count towards HIDOE salary reclassification. Furthermore, all course participants will receive a 100% scholarship from HPU, and there are no textbooks or other class materials required to purchase. The course will run over eight weeks during the DOE summer break on Tuesdays, June 8th–July 28th 2026 at 5:15-8:15pm, but can also be taken semi-asynchronously by watching the recordings each week.
Please see our course flyer for further details, as well as our enrollment form (both linked below). If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me directly (Gerard Dericks, gdericks@hpu.edu).
Course flyer:
HPU Economics for Hawaii Teachers – Free Online Course Flyer
Enrollment form:
www.hpu.edu/ed6463
Augie Tulba
Former student of Millie Murakami
Dole Middle School
Ben Cayetano
Former student of Howard Higa
Kalakaua Intermediate School
Holden Suzuki
8th Grade Student
Maui Waena Intermediate School
JoAnn Oshiro
Former student of Mr. Edwin Ginoza
Maui High School
Scholarships for Current and Future Teachers
HEA has awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarships over the 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.
1Give 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
2Support 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
3Explore 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.
