Algeo Rosario2026-10-09T12:27:37-10:00October 9, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education Hawaiʻi, Hawaiʻi Department of Education, Hawaiʻi public schools, Hawaiʻi school repairs, HIDOE storm damage, Hurricane Lowell Hawaiʻi, Hurricane Nolo Hawaiʻi, Kona low storm damage, school infrastructure funding, school storm recovery|
The Hawaiʻi Department of Education is seeking additional funding to repair more than $100 million in storm-related damage after a series of major weather events impacted schools across the state. The March Kona low storms caused the most extensive damage, affecting dozens of campuses and generating hundreds of repair projects.
Algeo Rosario2026-10-08T10:25:26-10:00October 8, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Arts Education for All Act, arts education funding, arts programs in schools, arts teacher professional development, Education Legislation, Every Student Succeeds Act, K-12 arts education, Mazie Hirono, public education advocacy, student arts programming|
U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono has introduced the Arts Education for All Act, legislation aimed at expanding access to arts education and creative learning opportunities for students nationwide. The proposal would strengthen support for arts programming, arts educators and research while helping states integrate the arts into K-12 education, afterschool programs and early learning initiatives.
Algeo Rosario2026-10-07T12:00:14-10:00October 7, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: educator proposal writing, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, HSTA bylaws amendments, HSTA Convention 2027, HSTA governance, HSTA proposal training, HSTA resolutions, New Business Items, teacher leadership training, union member advocacy|
HSTA members are invited to attend chapter training sessions to learn how to develop effective proposals for the 2027 HSTA Convention. Participants will gain practical skills for writing New Business Items, amendments and resolutions that can help shape the future direction of the Association and drive meaningful change for educators across Hawaiʻi.
Algeo Rosario2026-10-02T12:34:56-10:00October 2, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Accounting Director, Accounting Jobs Hawaii, Director of Finance, Executive Careers, Finance Leadership, Financial Management, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, Hawaii Jobs, HSTA, Nonprofit Finance|
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association (HSTA) is seeking an experienced director of finance and accounting to join its management team. This leadership role oversees financial operations, supports governance leaders, and ensures responsible stewardship of member resources.
Algeo Rosario2026-09-29T12:10:04-10:00September 29, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Filipino American community Hawaiʻi, Filipino American contributions, Filipino American History Month, Filipino Americans in Hawaiʻi, Filipino culture and heritage, Filipino history curriculum Hawaiʻi, Filipino history in the United States, Filipino veterans World War II, Filipinos in Hawaiʻi education, Hawaiʻi public school students|
October is Filipino American History Month, a time to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Filipino Americans in Hawaiʻi and across the United States. With Filipino students making up nearly a quarter of Hawaiʻi’s public school enrollment, the month also highlights the important role Filipinos have played in shaping the state’s communities, schools and history.
Algeo Rosario2026-09-24T11:52:22-10:00September 24, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Educator Quality Section, English Learner instruction, English Learners and Migrant Education, Hawaiʻi educators, HSTA micro-credentials, Learnsoft professional development, Professional development opportunities Hawaiʻi teachers, Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ), SIQ Pathway 2026-2027, Teacher certification Hawaiʻi|
A new Sheltered Instruction Qualification (SIQ) pathway is available for Hawaiʻi educators from October 2026 through May 2027, offering up to 90 non-seat hours and substitute funding for participants. The flexible program helps teachers earn or complete their SIQ requirements through Learnsoft courses, approved professional development options and free micro-credentials available to HSTA members.
Algeo Rosario2026-09-22T13:17:51-10:00September 22, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: agriculture education, career connected learning, Chu Hong, Hawaiʻi public schools, Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year, Kaimukī High School, Smart Farm, student entrepreneurship, sustainability education, teacher recognition awards|
Kaimukī High School agriculture teacher Chu Hong, a former math and language arts educator with no farming background, has been named the 2027 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year. Through hands-on learning, sustainability initiatives and student entrepreneurship, Hong transformed the school’s agriculture program into a thriving Smart Farm that prepares students for future college and career opportunities.
Algeo Rosario2026-09-11T10:24:15-10:00September 9, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: HCR, honolulu pride, honolulu pride parade, human and civil rights committee, Kapiolani Park, Magic Island, pride, Rainbow shirts|
Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association members, please join us for the 2026 Honolulu Pride Parade on Saturday, Oct. 17! The parade begins at 3 p.m. from Magic Island in Ala Moana Regional Park, proceeds down Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalākaua Avenue, and ends at Kapiʻolani Park.
Algeo Rosario2026-09-03T16:18:27-10:00September 3, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: educator mentorship, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, HSTA, labor union leadership, Sam Moore, teacher advocate, teachers’ rights, union organizing, UniServ director, Windward Oʻahu|
Sam was one of HSTA's earliest staff members and his impact on our union cannot be overstated. For decades, he advocated tirelessly on behalf of Hawaiʻi's educators, helping members navigate contractual violations, defend their rights, coordinate strikes and organizing efforts.
Algeo Rosario2026-09-03T12:05:28-10:00September 3, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: collective bargaining, contract negotiations, early learning, educator advocacy, HSTA, HSTA Negotiations Team, pre-kindergarten teachers, preschool educators, public preschool classrooms, teacher working conditions|
This session offers members an opportunity to share their experiences and provide input to inform discussions with the employer at the bargaining table. We want to hear directly from pre-K educators about the challenges you face, the supports you need, and any recommendations you believe would improve your working conditions and professional practice.
