Advocate for educator, student success in critical areas
If you are interested in volunteering to serve on one or more particular workgroups, please review the available options and submit a request for consideration.
LGBTQ+ Pride resources and interactive virtual classroom
HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is virtually celebrating the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community and the cultural diversity of our island home with an interactive Pride virtual classroom.
HSTA creates Hawaiian Education Special Committee
HSTA President Osa Tui, Jr. said, “While the state has made progress in Hawaiian education in recent years, there is still much work to be done and HSTA is committed to advancing the cause of reclaiming and restoring ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi and ʻike Hawaiʻi in our schools.”
Teacher pay bills head to conference committees
Conferees from the House and Senate will have to agree on the final language of the bills before they go to a full floor vote in both houses.
Fill a committee vacancy in your chapter
Some of our HSTA chapter presidents are looking to fill committee spots that are currently vacant. If you have any interest in serving on a committee for your chapter, submit your information for consideration by November 21st!
Waipahu High principal selected as interim superintendent
The Board of Education's Transition Committee approved Waipahu High Principal Keith Hayashi as the interim superintendent, according to a BOE agenda posted Thursday.
BOE approves panel to begin superintendent search
The Hawaii Board of Education Thursday voted to approve the creation of a special committee to set a search timeline and process to select a new superintendent for Hawaii public schools.
BOE committee postpones vote on new contract for Kishimoto
After receiving an overwhelming amount of written and oral testimony critical of the leadership of Hawaii’s controversial state schools superintendent Christina Kishimoto, the Hawaii Board of Education’s Human Resources Committee postponed a vote to consider whether to approve her new contract.
Senate Ways and Means Committee approves teacher compensation bill with amendments
The Senate Ways and Means Committee passed SB2488, SD1 with amendments (11 ayes, 2 excused) Wednesday morning. Mahalo to all who submitted testimony on such short notice.
Join HSTA at the Honolulu Pride Parade and Festival this weekend!
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 19, as we walk in the Honolulu Pride Parade, then come visit our booth at the festival in the Waikiki Shell!