Oʻahu silent solidarity march May 1 to support federal workers
Members of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association will join members of at least 20 other Hawaiʻi unions Thursday, May 1 for a silent solidarity march to support federal employees on International Workers Day.
Māori educator, leader delivers message of resilience, pride at HSTA Convention
In a spirited keynote address at the Hawai’i State Teachers Association’s 52nd Annual Convention, Ripeka Lessels, a prominent Māori educator and leader, delivered a message of resilience, cultural pride, and collective action that resonated far beyond the borders of Aotearoa (New Zealand).
Earn a certificate in learner-centered mentoring and coaching
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, in partnership with 2Revolutions and Spalding University, is offering a new mentoring certificate program to help educators grow their capacity to become effective coaches and leaders to their fellow teachers.
Kaʻū High English teacher honored with HSTA’s Pono Award
Before nearly 200 of her teacher colleagues, Chayanee Brooks, a Kaʻū High English teacher, accepted the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s 2025 Pono Award for her exemplary work uplifting students in her rural Hawaiʻi Island community.
HSTA president tells convention delegates why the union rejected a contract extension
Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association President Osa Tui, Jr. revealed to delegates at the union’s 2025 State Convention that the state had offered educators a two-year extension on its existing contract with annual 4% increases without the possibility of negotiating any other terms or working conditions. After careful consideration, HSTA leadership rejected the offer, he said.
HSTA presents 2025 Friend of Youth Award to Puna ʻāina-based educator
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association honored Puna educator Nick Kālāmakani Francisco with its 2025 Friend of Youth Award Saturday at HSTA’s 52nd annual State Convention.
Hawaiian immersion resource teacher wins 2025 HSTA STACY Award for Teaching Excellence
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s STACY Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes a teacher who demonstrates leadership, dedication, and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching, advocacy, community, and youth. This year’s recipient is Mālia ʻAlohilani Kuala Rogers, or as she prefers to be called, ʻAlohilani, a Hawaiian immersion and resource teacher at Kawaikini Public Charter School on Kauaʻi.
Enter to win two round-trip tickets on Alaska or Hawaiian Airlines
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is partnering with Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines to give away two round-trip tickets to three lucky members!
HSTA needs to fill every school-level leader position by early May
HSTA emphasizes the importance of school-level leaders (SLLs) in advocating for teachers, ensuring clear communication, and addressing workplace concerns. With elections underway, members are encouraged to nominate themselves or trusted colleagues and vote by May 9 to strengthen union leadership.
New professional development options coming soon
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association has been working hard to create new professional development (PD) credit options since we successfully negotiated with the employer to create Class VIII, and many members have been looking for ways to obtain credits to reclassify and increase their pay.