ChatGPT, Bard, Dall-E are revolutionizing education. You may have heard concerns that these generative technologies are being misused, encourage plagiarism, and rob students of a quality education. However, there’s much more to artificial intelligence.

It is never easy to say aloha to a friend and respected colleague. Joan Lee Husted’s loss affects everyone — far beyond Hawaii’s education community. She made a tremendous impact in the lives of so many and paved new paths for teachers, women leaders, and labor. She was a formidable force that has left a lasting impression on so many of us. Her integrity and straightforwardness were always refreshing and I believe her example will serve as an inspiration for others. Her influence will definitely be felt for generations to come.

The Hawaii Education Association is sad to report the loss of Joan Lee Husted, HEA’s Vice President, who tirelessly dedicated more than 40 years of her life to elevating the teaching profession and the role of Hawaii’s teachers and improving the quality of education for students. She passed away on October 2, 2023 in her home. She was 85 years old.