Help former Hawaiʻi teacher, HSTA member as he awaits new heart
A former Hawaiʻi Island art teacher and Hilo Chapter HSTA member needs your help as he awaits a heart transplant.
Hawaiian studies teacher wins 2024 HSTA STACY Award for Teaching Excellence
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association recognized Hope McKeen, or Kumu Pualani to her students, a Hawaiian studies teacher at Keonepoko Elementary, with the 2024 STACY Award for Teaching Excellence.
Hawaiʻi senators commit to diversity, supportive environments for students
Several key Hawaiʻi state senators Friday attended the Student Empowerment and Leadership Conference hosted by the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s Alternative Learning Programs, Supports, and Services (ALPSS).
After HSTA spotlights problems at Hōlualoa Elementary, HIDOE steps up action
Just a few days after the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association disclosed long-time mold, rat and maintenance problems at Hōlualoa Elementary School on Hawaiʻi Island, state school officials began making concrete steps toward some short-term fixes.
Keaʻau High teacher leads students on life-changing trip to Iceland
Many of Joʻel Nathansen’s students at Keaʻau High School haven’t left the state of Hawaiʻi, let alone the country. But a trip over the summer to Iceland made world travelers out of eight of her students during an all-expenses paid journey to the land of fire and ice.
HSTA welcomes new West Hawaii UniServ Director Audra Zook
The Hawaii State Teachers Association welcomed Audra Zook to her new role of UniServ Director for West Hawaii as she stepped into the role Tuesday.
Hawaiʻi Island educator chosen for the NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship
Pualeilani Fernandez, a Hawaiian history teacher at Hilo Intermediate, was chosen to represent Hawaiʻi in the 2023 cohort of the NEA Foundation Global Learning Fellowship.
Apply to be a UniServ Director on Hawaiʻi Island
We have an opening for a UniServ Director position with the geographic coverage area of Kona, Hamakua and Kohala Chapters.
HSTA supports LG Josh Green for governor
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s campaign for governor. The HSTA announced the recommendation at a news conference Friday morning at HSTA headquarters in Honolulu.
Hilo Chapter Member Social: Kipukapuaulu Trail hike and lunch
Join us for a short hike up Volcano with a picnic lunch to follow