Donate to teachers affected by Hurricane Lala
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is sharing crowdfunding donation pages of teachers, current and retired, affected by Hurricane and Tropical Storm Lala.
Hawaiʻi high school students explore teaching as a career at Dive Into Education event
More than 230 high school students from a dozen public schools across the state gathered Friday for the third annual Dive Into Education event to learn more about the teaching profession from Hawai‘i educators.
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.
Vice President Kamala Harris inspires delegates at NEA RA
Many Hawaii State Teachers Association members said they were inspired and energized by her speech, especially after her parting words: “Do not despair. Do not be overwhelmed. Do not throw up your hands when it is a time to roll up our sleeves.”
Sign wave for HSTA-recommended candidates
Support HSTA-recommended candidates in your community by attending a sign-waving event! HSTA recommends candidates who are strong supporters of public education, our educators, labor, and are committed to creating a better future for our keiki.
House education, housing committees green light Ewa affordable housing for teachers
Oahu public school educators are one step closer to accessing affordable housing made available to them after the state House committees on education and housing unanimously advanced a bill on the measure at a joint hearing on Thursday.
HSTA welcomes new UniServ Director for Kauai, Waipahu Complex
The Hawaii State Teachers Association welcomes Judy Ryan, a former Kauai public school teacher who stepped into the role of HSTA UniServ Director for Kauai/Waipahu Complex on Jan. 5.
Where are you on the financial fitness scale?
NEA Member Benefits wants to help you get in the best financial shape possible in 2022 by sharing their valuable resource articles and calculators.
Lawmakers will consider bills to fix salary compression, end salary class cap
With Hawaii expecting an improved economic outlook, leaders at the state Legislature plan on introducing proposals aimed at finally paying teachers for their years of experience, fixing salary compression.
HSTA Leeward Chapter presents: Topics in public education and Hawaiian history
As educators across Hawaiʻi commemorate Lā Kū'oko'a throughout the month of November, please join the Leeward Chapter for a series exploring a history of education that lifts up schools and educators who ground their work in the unique history and knowledge systems of Hawaiʻi.