Terri Inefuku2022-06-07T16:28:09-10:00June 7, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: candidate, congress, First Congressional District, HSTA recommends, Sergio Alcubilla, sign-waving, support, U.S. Congress|
Sergio Alcubilla believes it is important that we invest in the next generation and prioritize the education of our children and grandchildren. “This begins with supporting our teachers and schools.”
Terri Inefuku2022-05-18T13:58:12-10:00May 18, 2022|Categories: Negotiations, News|Tags: bargaining, contract, Negotiations, priorities, survey|
Terri Inefuku2022-05-16T10:54:03-10:00May 16, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Ann Mahi, executive director, HSTA, Wilbert Holck|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s Board of Directors Saturday approved hiring veteran Hawaii teacher, administrator, union and student advocate Ann Mahi as the HSTA’s next executive director. She plans to begin the job on Aug. 1, replacing Wilbert Holck who is retiring after more than 31 years at HSTA.
Terri Inefuku2022-05-13T15:44:28-10:00May 13, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: early release, iep, Individualized Education Program, recall pay, special education, toolkit, workload|
The Hawaii State Department of Education this week released an updated memo that outlines and adds to the support available for special education teachers and general education teachers involved in the Individualized Education Program, or IEP, process.
Terri Inefuku2022-05-02T10:19:52-10:00May 2, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: House Finance Committee, housing, Sylvia Luke, teacher pay|
Several changes are on the horizon that would boost pay for most Hawaii public school educators, improve working conditions, and more.
Terri Inefuku2022-04-26T10:42:57-10:00April 26, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: band director, Chadwick Kamei, hall of fame, High School Band Director’s National Association, Michael Nakasone, National High School Band Director's Hall of Fame, Pearl City High School|
Pearl City High School band director Chadwick Kamei is being inducted into the 2022 National High School Band Director's Hall of Fame. Kamei has been the school’s band director since 2006.
Terri Inefuku2022-04-22T16:29:34-10:00April 22, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Class VII, committee, compression, conference, House, menstruation equity, money, Period poverty, salary, Senate, teacher pay|
Conferees from the House and Senate will have to agree on the final language of the bills before they go to a full floor vote in both houses.
Terri Inefuku2022-04-05T09:44:49-10:00April 5, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: FOY, friend of youth award, HCR, HSTA HCR, human and civil rights committee, Ma'i Movement, menstrual equity, Nikki-Ann Yee, Period poverty|
This year’s recipient is Nikki-Ann Yee, co-founder of Maʻi Movement Hawaiʻi. The HSTA recognized Nikki at its annual state convention on Saturday, April 2, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
Terri Inefuku2022-03-29T16:00:14-10:00March 29, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: bill, hawaii state legislature, Hawaiian immersion, House, menstrual equality, resolution, salary compression, SB2819, SB2820, SB2821, Senate, shortage differentials, special education, testimony, written testimony|
This Friday, April 1, the state House Finance Committee will hear bills that are important to ensure the state can attract and retain experienced educators and ease the teacher shortage crisis.
Terri Inefuku2022-03-12T17:23:05-10:00March 12, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: candidate, elections, lieutenant governor, Sylvia Luke|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Sylvia Luke’s campaign for lieutenant governor.
