HSTA recent news
Jill Meinecke2026-09-11T14:29:25-10:00September 11, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Crises Fund, HIDOE, HSTA, hurricane lala, hurricane lowell, Kauai Chapter, storm relief|
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association's Board of Directors approved a measure to provide relief funding to teachers affected by Hurricane Lowell at an emergency board meeting held Thursday evening.
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.
Jill Meinecke2026-09-08T19:30:15-10:00September 7, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: BU05, HIDOE, hurricane lowell, Kauai, Kauai County, Niihau, Oahu, school closures|
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced that all Hawaiʻi public schools in Kauaʻi County will be closed to students through Friday, Sept. 11 due to Hurricane Lowell.
Jill Meinecke2026-09-04T15:28:21-10:00September 4, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, HSTA Maui Chapter, HSTA storm relief, hurricane lala, Lahaina, Lahainaluna High, maui wildfires, Paradise California, wildfires|
During a ceremony at Lahainaluna High Friday, the teachers’ union local in Paradise, Calif., which was ravaged by wildfires eight years ago, donated a $4,288 check to the Hawai’i State Teachers Association to support island teachers affected by recent storms.
Terri Inefuku2026-09-04T09:46:48-10:00September 4, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: hakalama, Hawaiian kingdom, Hawaiian language, Hawaiian Language Month, kupuna, lessons of the week, Mahina Olelo Hawaii, Native Hawaiian, olelo, olelo Hawaii|
From common greetings to place names and street signs, we are surrounded by the Hawaiian language. Whether you were born or raised here or moved to the islands recently, having a foundational knowledge of the Hawaiian language connects us to our environment and culture.
Jill Meinecke2026-09-03T14:05:11-10:00September 3, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: National Education Association, NEA, NEA president, NEA Representative Assembly, Noel Candelaria, Princess Moss, Robert Rodriguez, teachers union|
On Tuesday, Princess R. Moss, a 30-year elementary music teacher and longtime union leader, assumed the role of president of the National Education Association (NEA). Moss was elected at the 105th Representative Assembly (RA) in Denver this past July.
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.
cschubert2026-09-03T15:39:11-10:00September 3, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Kamehameha Schools, National Board Certification, National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, NBCT, NEA|
Beginning in summer 2025, the HSTA NBCT Support Network changed how candidates are supported during the process. The network now offers a Candidate Support Package that includes one summer Jump Start and up to five years of candidate support.
Jill Meinecke2026-09-11T14:40:10-10:00September 1, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: hurricane lala, storm relief|
The union is accepting applications from members impacted by recent severe weather events from Hurricane Lala.
