Jill Meinecke2026-09-04T15:28:21-10:00September 4, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, HSTA Maui Chapter, HSTA storm relief, hurricane lala, Lahaina, Lahainaluna High, maui wildfires, Paradise California, wildfires|
During a ceremony at Lahainaluna High Friday, the teachers’ union local in Paradise, Calif., which was ravaged by wildfires eight years ago, donated a $4,288 check to the Hawai’i State Teachers Association to support island teachers affected by recent storms.
Jill Meinecke2026-04-02T13:43:59-10:00April 2, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, Becky Pringle, Donna Kim, HSTA Koolau Chapter, HSTA President, Jr., Justin Woodson, kaipuni, Lahaina, Maui chapter, National Education Association, NEA, Osa Tui, Pūʻōhala School, Sarah "Mili" Milianta-Laffin, Your Voice Our Union|
National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle visited educators on Maui, met students and teachers at Pūʻōhala School and called on lawmakers at the State Capitol during a visit to the islands this week.
Jill Meinecke2025-10-23T10:10:41-10:00October 23, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, Class VIII, HSTA contract, HSTA Maui Chapter, Jr., Kulanihakoʻi High, Lahainaluna High, Lisa Thompson, Maui chapter, Melinda Martinez, Osa Tui, professional development, reclassification|
Around 50 educators from HSTA’s Maui Chapter came together last Thursday for a “Classy 8” celebration to honor the first cohort of teachers to advance to Class VIII on the salary schedule.
Jill Meinecke2025-07-03T16:52:26-10:00July 3, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, FEMA, HIDOE, HSTA Maui Chapter, Lahaina, Lahainaluna, maui wildfires, National Education Association, NEA, NEA RA|
Teacher delegates from across the country voted overwhelmingly Thursday at the National Education Association’s Representative Assembly (NEA RA) to approve a new business item proposed by a Maui teacher that would help educate the public about the critical role that public schools play in the recovery of communities affected by natural disasters.
Jill Meinecke2023-11-06T12:06:48-10:00November 6, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, Dr. Jill Biden, first lady Jill Biden, HSTA Board of Directors, HSTA Maui Chapter, Jr., Lahaina wildfires, Mike Landes, Osa Tui, President Joe Biden|
For the second time since wildfires struck Maui in early August, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden spent part of her Saturday on a Zoom call with the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Board of Directors to offer her love and support to educators dealing with the disaster’s aftermath.
Jill Meinecke2023-08-26T11:52:29-10:00August 26, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, Board meeting, Dr. Jill Biden, first lady, HSTA Board of Directors, Jr., Lahainaluna High School, maui wildfires, Mike Landes, Osa Tui|
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden told the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Board of Directors Saturday morning, “We are a family as colleagues. We hold on to one another,” during an emotional seven-minute Zoom call from Air Force One.
Jill Meinecke2023-08-25T14:26:43-10:00August 25, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, Evelyn Ibonia, Kihei Elementary, Lahaina, Lahainaluna High School, Lisa Morrison, Maui, Maui chapter, maui wildfires, Mike Landes|
In the wake of deadly wildfires that destroyed Lahaina town and shook a community to its core, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s staff and members are working together through a series of coordinated efforts to help teachers who’ve lost everything.
Jill Meinecke2023-08-23T16:07:44-10:00August 23, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, Dr. Biden, first lady Jill Biden, Jackie Ellis, Lahaina, Lahaina Civic Center, Lahainaluna High, Maui chapter, Maui educators, maui wildfires, President Joe Biden, the White House|
The White House invited at least 15 public school teachers to Monday’s Lahaina Civic Center gathering to meet and speak with President Biden and the first lady in the aftermath of Maui's wildfires.
cschubert2020-06-27T11:29:00-10:00June 27, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, Betsy DeVos, contributions, donations, Jamie Stidger, NEA PAC, PAC|
This year, HSTA members are being asked to contribute $20.20 to get rid of Betsy DeVos in 2020.
cschubert2019-11-09T07:00:00-10:00November 9, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: 14B, Ashley Olson, Bea DeRego, compression, Jr., Lisa Morrison, Logan Okita, Osa Tui, paychecks, salaries, steps, teacher pay, years of service|
About half of the Hawaii State Teachers Association membership, more than 6,300 educators, are being paid thousands of dollars less a year by the state than they should because they were not given raises during tough economic times.
