Nānākuli special education teacher wins HSTA’s Pono Award
Ka Waihona O Ka Na'auao Public Charter School special education teacher Gaison Keliʻi Pio Adams received the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Pono Award for his creation of ʻAumakua Flag Football, a volunteer-led co-ed program that gives youth an opportunity to learn and play football through ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi while building confidence, leadership skills and cultural identity.
Friend of Youth winner turned tragedies into life-saving teaching
Shirley De Rego’s foundation funds water safety, first aid [...]
Castle High teacher Lauren Pokipala wins 2026 HSTA STACY Award for Teaching Excellence
She stresses importance of meeting students ‘where they’re at’ [...]
Discounts, giveaways for 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 4-8 this year, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association wants to say “Mahalo Educators” by offering discounts and giveaways to members!
Lawmakers send governor educator safety, other key education bills
A bill that will address the rising problem of educational employees facing harassment from parents and other members of the public passed both houses of the Hawai’i State Legislature Wednesday, along with a measure that will give emergency hire teachers more time to become licensed.
Lawmakers approve teachers’ automatic annual step increases, send bill to governor
The State House and Senate voted unanimously on Wednesday to approve a bill that would ensure Hawaiʻi public and charter school teachers receive annual step pay increases, a best practice that's been the norm in most other school districts across the country for decades.
Automatic step increase proposal advances in session’s final days
On the eve of Teacher Appreciation Week, state lawmakers on Friday showed their appreciation for educators by advancing a bill to fund annual step salary increases for public and charter school teachers.
Tell HSTA leaders your concerns at Your Voice, Our Union sessions
Over the next few months, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association will hold talk-story sessions called Your Voice, Our Union throughout the islands to hear what kinds of improvements members want in our next contract.
Teacher shortage differentials will continue for SY 2026–27
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) confirmed that shortage differentials for classroom teachers in special education, hard-to-staff locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs will continue through SY 2026–27.
Donate to teachers affected by Kona low storms
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is compiling a list of teachers affected by the Kona low storms and sharing their donation pages for those who'd like to help.