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.
In Kapolei, teachers and students tired of low teacher pay
More than 120 educators, students and community members spoke about the bad effects of low teacher pay.
What is the state examining in its teacher pay study?
Here are the data points, research recommendations and cities that will be compared to Hawaii in teacher salaries.
In Honolulu, educators, parents ask for higher teacher pay
Anjelica Aires, a fourth-grade teacher at Queen Kaahumanu Elementary School, said, "I live paycheck to paycheck, even though I have a master’s degree in education. I’m working so hard for our students. Our responsibilities and our duties, every year, they add something, and we don’t get paid extra for it."
HSTA endorses Bennett Yap for Hawaii Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) trustee
As a 25-year employee of the State of Hawaii, working for the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Yap is a dedicated public servant who cares deeply about the health and preservation of the Hawaii ERS.
Apply now! HSTA hiring professional development specialist
The Hawaii State Teachers Association has an opening for the Instruction and Professional Development (IPD) specialist position on the island of Oahu and is seeking someone to manage all aspects of the professional development program for the Association.
Ka Makana Alii offers members exclusive gift with purchase
Ka Makana Alii is saying #MahaloTeachers with an exclusive offer for Hawaii State Teachers Association members!
HSTA secures significant improvements to HIDOE PD
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is pleased to have reached a successful settlement with the Hawaii State Department of Education after filing a grievance about changes and problems with the HIDOE's Professional Development (PD) Credit System.
Members, community encouraged to speak up at HIDOE listening sessions on teacher pay
The Hawaii State Teachers Association encourages members, parents and other members of the community to attend a series of listening sessions hosted by the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) on teacher pay. The department's goal is to gather feedback to refine and potentially recommend changes to the teacher compensation system.
NEA launches webinar series for new educators
Learn from professional practice experts and find out what you should be focusing on before, during, and after your parent-teacher conferences.