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.
Hawaii Pacific University
Free Online PD Course for Teachers
COURSE INFO
This summer HPU will be offering free online economics PD course for teachers, educational officers, and educational assistants. The course is delivered in collaboration with the Hawai’i Council on Economic Education and will explain the causes of economic phenomena 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 lesson plan, and a final exam; and there is no portfolio.
This free course also provides three (3) graduate credits which are fully eligible to 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 eight weeks over the DOE summer break on Tuesdays, June 3rd-July 22nd 2025 at 5:15-8:10pm, but can also be taken asynchronously.
Please see 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 Gerard Dericks, gdericks@hpu.edu.
Course flyer:
HPU Economics for Hawaii Teachers Online PD Course Flyer
Enrollment form:
https://forms.hpu.edu/view.php?id=1875062
Thank you to all the teachers who go above and beyond to educate our students.
Sarah Kern
7th Grade Teacher
Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School
Alexandra Obra
Former student of Dr. Noreen Mokuau
UH Myron B. Thompson School of Social Work
Kurt Dela Cruz
Former student of Carolyn Irvine
Ka‘ū High School
Brooke Gascon-Vea
Former student of Mr. Marc Kawahara
Farrington 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.
