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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!
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
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!
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 ...
No results found.
