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Professional Ethics

HEA Hosts 2025 Teacher Symposium By Lynn Hammonds, Ed.D, HEA Program Manager HEA welcomed public school educators from across the islands for the 2025 HEA Teacher Symposium at Kapolei High School on November 4, 2025. It was a day of professional learning dedicated to strengthening ethical practice in the teaching profession.The event brought together teachers from six high ...

Professional Development Grants

HEA Awards Five HSTA-Retired Grants  Five exceptional teachers whose work directly enriches the lives of their students recently received HEA HSTA-Retired grants.Congratulations to this year’s recipients: Chassidy Kaaihue, Jacie Miyashiro, Curtis Ogi, Joy Paul, and Adrienne Yanke.These educators were selected for this grant because of their commitment to advancing their ...

In Memoriam

As 2025 comes to close, we pause to remember the members of our HEA community who have passed away. Their commitment to education and contributions enriched our shared work, and their legacy continues in the lives they influenced.We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and loved ones, and we remember them with gratitude, respect, and fondness. They will always remain in our hearts.

Brochure Contest Winners

Congratulations to Mililani High School students, who swept the HEA contests to design  Teaching As A Career brochures for middle and high school students! The contests were open to all schools that participate in CTE Education Pathways or have Teaching As a Career Clubs.Kristen Kenney designed the winning brochure for high school students, and Jaelyn Mamiya and Ayden Felipe designed the ...

Hawai’i Educators Explore Global Learning in Costa Rica

This past summer, Hawai‘i educators Jonathon Medeiros of Kaua‘i High School and Laura Cummings of Kaʻōhao Public Charter School participated in an inspiring field study in Costa Rica as part of the NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship. The field study abroad was the culmination of a year-long professional collaboration with about 50 outstanding educators from across the United ...

Artificial Intelligence Sessions for Hawaii’s Independent Schools

Keep pace with the rapidly changing artificial intelligence landscape!  Back by popular demand, Frederick Lane is offering new AI courses for Hawaii educators, with flexible scheduling to accomodate your school's needs.Courses range from $50 to $150 per person.  For group discounts for your school, contact Lynn Hammonds, Ed.D, Hawaii Education Associations's Program Manager, at ...
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Professional Ethics

HEA Hosts 2025 Teacher Symposium By Lynn Hammonds, Ed.D, HEA Program Manager HEA welcomed public school educators from across the islands for the 2025 HEA Teacher Symposium at Kapolei High School on November 4, 2025. It was a day of professional learning dedicated to strengthening ethical practice in the teaching profession.The event brought together teachers from six high ...

Professional Development Grants

HEA Awards Five HSTA-Retired Grants  Five exceptional teachers whose work directly enriches the lives of their students recently received HEA HSTA-Retired grants.Congratulations to this year’s recipients: Chassidy Kaaihue, Jacie Miyashiro, Curtis Ogi, Joy Paul, and Adrienne Yanke.These educators were selected for this grant because of their commitment to advancing their ...

In Memoriam

As 2025 comes to close, we pause to remember the members of our HEA community who have passed away. Their commitment to education and contributions enriched our shared work, and their legacy continues in the lives they influenced.We extend our deepest sympathy to their families and loved ones, and we remember them with gratitude, respect, and fondness. They will always remain in our hearts.

Brochure Contest Winners

Congratulations to Mililani High School students, who swept the HEA contests to design  Teaching As A Career brochures for middle and high school students! The contests were open to all schools that participate in CTE Education Pathways or have Teaching As a Career Clubs.Kristen Kenney designed the winning brochure for high school students, and Jaelyn Mamiya and Ayden Felipe designed the ...

Hawai’i Educators Explore Global Learning in Costa Rica

This past summer, Hawai‘i educators Jonathon Medeiros of Kaua‘i High School and Laura Cummings of Kaʻōhao Public Charter School participated in an inspiring field study in Costa Rica as part of the NEA Foundation’s Global Learning Fellowship. The field study abroad was the culmination of a year-long professional collaboration with about 50 outstanding educators from across the United ...

Artificial Intelligence Sessions for Hawaii’s Independent Schools

Keep pace with the rapidly changing artificial intelligence landscape!  Back by popular demand, Frederick Lane is offering new AI courses for Hawaii educators, with flexible scheduling to accomodate your school's needs.Courses range from $50 to $150 per person.  For group discounts for your school, contact Lynn Hammonds, Ed.D, Hawaii Education Associations's Program Manager, at ...
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