Housing committee advances proposals for teacher housing projects, Maui pilot program
The state House Committee on Housing unanimously approved Friday two measures aimed at providing teacher workforce housing for educators.
Lawmakers to consider proposal for universal free school lunches
House Bill 540 states that regardless of a student's eligibility for participation in the Federal National School Lunch Program, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education shall offer one school meal to any asking student at no expense to the student each school day.
Hawai‘i Title I schools to receive $73 million in new federal funding for 2023–24 school year
These funds will be given directly to Title I schools – where a disproportionate number of students live in poverty – and will benefit nearly 85,000 students in Hawai‘i.
Gov. Green proposes $500 state tax teacher credit
Gov. Josh Green Monday proposed a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $500 per year for school supplies purchased by K–12 teachers, one of many proposals unveiled in his State of the State Address.
President Biden signs bills bolstering Native Hawaiian language education
Leaders in Hawaiʻi’s Native Hawaiian education community say the support is greatly needed, especially for smaller organizations that have been instrumental in creating effective curriculum.
Legislative leaders strongly back LG Luke’s preschool expansion plans
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s plans to massively expand access to preschool across Hawaiʻi received a ringing endorsement from the state Senate president during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies.
Massive renovation begins for Mokapu Elementary at Oʻahu Marine base
A much-needed renovation at Mokapu Elementary School at Marine Corps Base Hawaiʻi in Kāneʻohe began this week, funded in part by nearly $100 million in federal tax dollars from the Department of Defense.
2023 brings new opportunities for a better contract
As we reflect on the year gone by, we know much more remains to be done, and we look forward to continued progress in the year ahead!
Educators eligible for governor’s administrative leave
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association has requested clarification on how public school educators can utilize the two additional days off recently announced by Gov. Josh Green.
HSTA president outlines Hawaiʻi’s education wins at national conference
From shortage differentials to salary compression, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association president Osa Tui, Jr. Thursday touted union-led advancements that helped Hawaiʻi recruit and retain qualified public school teachers.