Kauaʻi language arts teacher chosen for The NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship
A Kauaʻi High language arts teacher and 19-year teaching veteran was chosen to represent Hawaiʻi in The NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship’s 2025 cohort.
HSTA demands bargaining on new professional development system
This year, Hawaiʻi voters have an opportunity to strengthen our state’s long legacy of protecting equal rights.
Molokaʻi Youth Summit gives future leaders voice, space
Teacher leaders, students, and community members gathered Saturday for the third annual Molokaʻi Youth Summit, an event aimed at giving voice and space to future leaders.
New home buyer program for teachers available
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is pleased to announce a new, member-exclusive homeownership program in partnership with American Savings Bank.
Teacher’s advocacy will lead to major change in dependent medical, dental, vision benefits
Many young adults statewide will gain millions of dollars more worth of medical, drug, dental and vision coverage as a result of the advocacy of an Oʻahu teacher.
HSTA educators from 5 islands join students to march in Honolulu’s Pride Parade
At least 75 educators from five islands joined more than 75 students from five Oʻahu public schools Saturday as part of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s unit in the annual Honolulu Pride Parade to celebrate diversity.
Vote yes on Question 1 to support marriage equality
This year, Hawaiʻi voters have an opportunity to strengthen our state’s long legacy of protecting equal rights.
WATCH: Office of Hawaiian Affairs candidates participate in inaugural HSTA forum
In an effort to spread awareness about the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and the importance of voting for trustees in the general election, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association invited trustee candidates to take part in its first-ever candidate forum.
NEA fellowship helps Hawaiʻi educators infuse classrooms with global perspectives
Over the summer, Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association members Blade Shepherd-Jones, Will Smith, and Chayanee Brooks traveled to Costa Rica with 48 educators from across the country as part of the 2024 NEA Global Learning Fellowship.
New state program targets educators with 0% second mortgage loans
A state pilot program allows qualified educators to receive zero-percent, 30-year second mortgage loans worth up to 20% of the cost of their new homes depending on the type of unit purchased.