HSTA releases 2026 primary election recommendations
HSTA recommends candidates who are strong supporters of public education, our educators, labor, and are committed to creating a better future for our keiki.
24 states sue Trump administration over nearly $7B in frozen education funds
Hawaiʻi joined more than 20 states on Monday to sue President Donald Trump’s administration over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more.
Coalition sues Trump administration over dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
Advocacy groups representing educators, civil rights organizations, and families have filed a lawsuit to block the Trump administration’s attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, arguing that such actions exceed executive authority and put millions of vulnerable students at risk. The lawsuit contends that eliminating the department would strip critical funding, undermine civil rights protections, and jeopardize access to education for students with disabilities, low-income families, and other marginalized groups.
HSTA leaders join protest against education cuts at the U.S. Capitol
HSTA leaders joined hundreds of educators, parents, students, and elected officials at a rally Wednesday afternoon to lobby members of Congress and stand up for students by fighting against the effort to dismantle the Department of Education, pass universal vouchers and cut vital services Hawaiʻi students depend on in their public schools.
HSTA recommends Jill Tokuda for re-election to Congress
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda promised to fight even harder for public education and democracy in her second term: “There has never been a more important time in our country when we need to stand up for our workers. We need to stand up for our communities, the most vulnerable, and most importantly, what you do every single day when you stand up for our kids.”
HSTA releases 2024 primary election recommendations
HSTA recommends candidates who are strong supporters of public education, our educators, labor, and are committed to creating a better future for our keiki.
HSTA releases 2022 general election recommendations
Recommendations are based on research, membership input, interviews, and discussions to determine which candidates would be the strongest advocates for teachers, students, and public education in policies and legislation.
HSTA releases 2022 primary election recommendations
Recommendations are based on research, membership input, interviews, and discussions to determine which candidates would be the strongest advocates for teachers, students, and public education in policies and legislation.
HSTA recommends Jill Tokuda for Hawaii’s Second Congressional District
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support of Jill Tokuda for Hawaii’s Second Congressional District, which covers suburban and rural Oahu, including the Leeward and Windward coasts and all of Hawaii’s neighbor islands.
HSTA recommends Sergio Alcubilla for Hawaii’s First Congressional District
Sergio Alcubilla believes it is important that we invest in the next generation and prioritize the education of our children and grandchildren. “This begins with supporting our teachers and schools.”