HSTA members: Thinking of running for office? We want to help!
We will send NEA’s “See Educators Run: A Manual of Running for Office” to any HSTA member or immediate relative who’s weighing whether to make a political run in 2020.
‘First quarter in the books’ by Richard Stange
Richard Stange is an English language arts teacher at Mililani Middle School. In his own words, he describes his first-quarter experience and the inspiration behind his student book club.
Molokai High School teachers respond to HONOLULU Magazine
As the first quarter of the 2019–20 school year comes to a close, we step back and acknowledge that our students are thriving, and many are on track to graduate with honors and scholarships.
Public school teachers honored for exceptional guidance in digital media storytelling
Six public school teachers were recently honored by PBS Hawaii for exceptional digital media storytelling in the HIKI NO program.
More than 1,300 people sound off about how to end Hawaii’s teacher shortage crisis
Across the state this week, 335 educators, parents and students spoke out at a listening tour held by the Hawaii Department of Education about teacher compensation, while another 1,000 people answered an online survey that's still receiving feedback through Oct. 6.
Enter now! Your design could be featured on HSTA’s new T-shirt
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is designing a new T-shirt and we want our members to get involved! Eight members will win, and the grand prize winner will receive $500!
Fall into savings with HSTA’s Office Depot/OfficeMax discount program
As a member of the Hawaii State Teachers Association, you have exclusive access to discounted pricing on tools for your classroom, courtesy of Office Depot and OfficeMax.
On Hawaii Island, educators suggest ways the state could retain more teachers
“I advise every kid not to become a teacher, because it would be irresponsible for me to tell someone to get a four-year degree and not make ends meet,” Eric Hagiwara, a math, robotics, and programming teacher at Waiakea High, said.
On Maui, educators who are parents worry their own children’s ‘education system is failing them’
About 70 Valley Isle educators showed up to tell representatives from a Denver-based education consulting firm how difficult it is to live in Hawaii on low teacher pay and to suggest ways things can improve for teachers and students.
You’re invited to HSTA’s family gathering at Bishop Museum
The Hawaii State Teachers Association and Bishop Museum are partnering up for a fall makahiki! Enjoy a day at the museum exploring one-of-a-kind gallery spaces and special exhibits.