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Educator Connection Q1 Newsletter Now Available

Educator Connection Q1 Newsletter Now Available

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, Educator Connection, is here! This issue includes our available 2026 scholarships, HEA 2026 Annual Education Summit, Teaching As A Career Grant and much more. Look out for your copy in the mail, arriving this week!
A Message from the President: Greetings from the School Zone!

A Message from the President: Greetings from the School Zone!

By the time you read this message, I will no longer be the president of the Hawaii Education Association as I will be stepping  into a position with another Hawaii educational stakeholder group. However, I am excited to continue to be a supportive lifetime HEA member.

HEA 2026 Annual Education Summit

Educators Gather Together Around Shared Kuleana By Lynn Hammonds, Ed.D. HEA Program ManagerThe Hawaii Education Association started the new year on a high note, convening its Annual Education Summit on Jan. 14, 2026. The summit brought together educators, policymakers, and education partners for a collegial and forward-looking conversation focused on strengthening the teaching ...

Supporting the Next Generations of Educators

Scholarships for High School and College Students   Thanks to the generosity of donors, foundations, and other supporters, HEA can provide scholarships for undergraduates who are pursuing teaching as a career. The following scholarships are available to college students majoring in education.High School Students This scholarship is for students who plan to attend ...

Lasting Contributions to HEA

Mahalo to Board Member June Motokawa  June Motokawa, who has been actively involved with HEA in various leadership roles over the past 30 years, is taking a well-deserved break from serving on the HEA board of directors. We will miss her contributions and insights as a former Hawaii  Department of Education educator and longtime advocate for a quality education.She joined the ...

Grants for Educators

Supporting Educators Throughout Their Career  Ronald K. Toma Professional Learning for In-Service Public School Educators Amount: Up to $1,000 (Total amount available is $6,000)Eligibility Requirements: For HEA members who are tenured Hawaii State Department of Education pre-K-12 teachers and school administrators in good standing. Must be pursuing enrichment opportunities ...
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Educator Connection Q1 Newsletter Now Available

Educator Connection Q1 Newsletter Now Available

The latest issue of our quarterly newsletter, Educator Connection, is here! This issue includes our available 2026 scholarships, HEA 2026 Annual Education Summit, Teaching As A Career Grant and much more. Look out for your copy in the mail, arriving this week!
A Message from the President: Greetings from the School Zone!

A Message from the President: Greetings from the School Zone!

By the time you read this message, I will no longer be the president of the Hawaii Education Association as I will be stepping  into a position with another Hawaii educational stakeholder group. However, I am excited to continue to be a supportive lifetime HEA member.

HEA 2026 Annual Education Summit

Educators Gather Together Around Shared Kuleana By Lynn Hammonds, Ed.D. HEA Program ManagerThe Hawaii Education Association started the new year on a high note, convening its Annual Education Summit on Jan. 14, 2026. The summit brought together educators, policymakers, and education partners for a collegial and forward-looking conversation focused on strengthening the teaching ...

Supporting the Next Generations of Educators

Scholarships for High School and College Students   Thanks to the generosity of donors, foundations, and other supporters, HEA can provide scholarships for undergraduates who are pursuing teaching as a career. The following scholarships are available to college students majoring in education.High School Students This scholarship is for students who plan to attend ...

Lasting Contributions to HEA

Mahalo to Board Member June Motokawa  June Motokawa, who has been actively involved with HEA in various leadership roles over the past 30 years, is taking a well-deserved break from serving on the HEA board of directors. We will miss her contributions and insights as a former Hawaii  Department of Education educator and longtime advocate for a quality education.She joined the ...

Grants for Educators

Supporting Educators Throughout Their Career  Ronald K. Toma Professional Learning for In-Service Public School Educators Amount: Up to $1,000 (Total amount available is $6,000)Eligibility Requirements: For HEA members who are tenured Hawaii State Department of Education pre-K-12 teachers and school administrators in good standing. Must be pursuing enrichment opportunities ...
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HEA wants to showcase testimonials about amazing teachers to highlight the importance of our local educators. These stories will be featured throughout our website, newsletter and social media in 2021 as part of HEA’s 100th anniversary celebration.

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