HSTA releases presidential election FAQs
A few days after the Nov. 5 General Election, we asked our members what they thought of the outcome of federal elections and we heard a variety of opinions.
National Education Association recommends Vice President Kamala Harris for president
Public school educators can participate in a new online program at Windward Community College to learn about Hawaiian music, integrate it into their student lessons, and earn professional development credits that can boost their salaries.
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.”
Hawaiʻi educators urged to take part in presidential selection process
Teachers across the islands are encouraged to participate in the Democratic and Republican primary process here in March.
Sign wave for HSTA’s recommended 2020 general election candidates
Sign-wave for candidates recommended by the Hawaii State Teachers Association! Please join us and show your support while staying safe.
HSTA recommends these candidates for the 2020 general election
The HSTA has announced its recommended candidates for the November general election. Don't forget to register to vote by Oct. 5 and send in your ballot as soon as possible for the Nov. 3 election.
HSTA recommends Case, Kahele for Congress
After research, membership input, interviews, and committee discussions, HSTA believes these candidates will be our strongest advocates for teachers, students, and public education.
Biden: ‘I can’t wait for the departure of Donald Trump and the chance to replace Betsy DeVos’
“This is going to be a teacher-oriented Department of Education. It’s not going to come from the top-down, it’s coming from the teachers up,” Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden told NEA RA delegates Friday.
How HSTA determines candidate recommendations during an election year
This is a general timeline of our candidate recommendations process for the 2020 elections. All committee meetings and candidate interviews took place virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.
HSTA supports Colleen Hanabusa for Honolulu mayor
For the first time, the Hawaii State Teachers Association announced Monday its support for a Honolulu mayoral candidate. The union says former congresswoman Colleen Hanabusa is the best person to lead Honolulu Hale for the next four years.