Automatic teacher annual step increase proposals advance
Key state Senate and House committees have advanced proposals to establish annual step salary increases for public and charter school teachers.
HSTA opens second pop-up online store Feb. 9 – March 9
Back by popular demand, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is launching a second temporary pop-up online store with a half dozen new merch items available to order from Feb. 9 through March 9.
As severe weather closes schools, Oʻahu’s Monday Institute Day will be rescheduled
Due to severe weather, Institute Day for Oʻahu members that was supposed to happen on Monday will be rescheduled.
Educators should use 15 minutes for HSTA updates, reminders after faculty meetings
Under HSTA’s contract, the union’s faculty representatives can use 15 minutes or more immediately following faculty meetings to discuss a variety of topics.
Veteran educator Joan Lewis joins HSTA as deputy executive director
Joan Kamila Lewis, a veteran public school mentor teacher, instructional coach, administrator, and longtime Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association governance leader began work this week as HSTA’s deputy executive director.
Colleen Bird promoted to HSTA chief negotiator
Colleen Bird, who has served as the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s negotiations and research specialist for more than five years, has been promoted to become the union's chief negotiator.
HSTA strongly recommends Jill Tokuda for re-election to Congress
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Monday announced its support for re-electing Jill Tokuda to a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Bilingual educators: Apply to be a court interpreter
The Hawaiʻi State Judiciary’s Office on Equality and Access to the Courts (OEAC) is now accepting registrations for the 2026 Basic Orientation Workshop, the first required step in becoming a certified state court interpreter.
Lawmakers introduce automatic step pay increase bill for educators
State lawmakers have introduced a proposal that would help steady Hawaiʻi’s public school teaching workforce by implementing automatic step pay increases.
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Educators must have at least seven years consecutive service to be considered for the next school year.