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Coalition sues Trump administration over dismantling of U.S. Department of Education

2025-03-24T10:35:04-10:00March 24, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

Advocacy groups representing educators, civil rights organizations, and families have filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that such actions exceed executive authority and put millions of vulnerable students at risk. The lawsuit contends that eliminating the department would strip critical funding, undermine civil rights protections, and jeopardize access to education for students with disabilities, low-income families, and other marginalized groups.

Federal uncertainty stymies many legislative priorities

2025-03-07T12:04:54-10:00March 7, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

At the midpoint of the 2025 legislative session, HSTA’s lobby team has testified on over 50 bills, advocating for teacher pay, housing, and student needs amid cautious state budgeting due to federal uncertainties. While some key priorities like hazard pay and paid family leave stalled, progress continues on teacher housing, school funding, and civic education, with ongoing efforts to support educators and students across Hawaiʻi.

Community forum to bolster political will behind universal free school meals

2025-03-12T12:17:51-10:00March 7, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

One in three households in Hawaiʻi faces food insecurity, leaving many students without consistent access to nutritious meals. Advocates are pushing for universal free school meals to ensure all students receive the nourishment they need to thrive academically and physically, with a community forum set for March 15 to rally support.

HIDOE confuses teachers by emailing them classification status forms

2025-02-13T21:03:04-10:00February 13, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

Many teachers received Personnel Form 16Bs from HIDOE this week due to increased interest in reclassification after Teacher Institute Day. HIDOE clarified that the emails were proactive but may have included outdated forms, and teachers needing updates should contact teacher.reclassification@k12.hi.us.

HSTA identifies key government relations priorities

2025-01-10T15:37:33-10:00December 20, 2024|Categories: News|

The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association advocates for increased funding and resources to enhance public education, improve learning environments, and support teachers through initiatives like re-establishing step increases, funding school modernization, and expanding special education programs. Key priorities also include affordable housing for teachers, financial incentives, and equitable programs to attract and retain highly qualified educators.

3,500+ teacher DonorsChoose projects benefit from $2.5 million Benioff family gift

2024-11-15T12:08:09-10:00November 15, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

With the support of philanthropists and longtime Hawai’i residents Lynne and Marc Benioff, Chair and CEO of Salesforce, HIDOE has distributed $2.5 million to qualifying DonorsChoose projects by Hawai‘i’s public school teachers.

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