New bill would help schools offer free meals to all students
Hawaiʻi public school students across the islands may soon receive free nutritious meals at school if House Bill 1540 becomes law.
Jill Meinecke2024-01-25T16:44:22-10:00January 26, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Community Eligibility Provision, free meals, Hawaii public schools, Mahina Poepoe, school lunch, school meals|
Hawaiʻi public school students across the islands may soon receive free nutritious meals at school if House Bill 1540 becomes law.
Jill Meinecke2023-05-17T17:20:30-10:00May 17, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Donovan Dela Cruz, Hawaii public schools, Justin Woodson, Keith Hayashi, Lincoln Elementary, Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, pre-K, pre-kindergarten, public preschool, Ready Keiki, Sylvia Luke|
Eleven new public pre-K classrooms across the state will open under budget and a year ahead of schedule under Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s Ready Keiki initiative, announced during a news conference Wednesday at Lincoln Elementary School on Oʻahu.
Jill Meinecke2023-02-01T10:48:58-10:00February 1, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: First Lego League, Hawaii public schools, Kipapa Elementary, Kori Ann Harvey Oros, Lego robotics, Renee Elizares, Salt Lake Elementary|
Two Oʻahu elementary teachers led their Lego robotics teams to victory at the 2022 First Lego League Explore State Festival at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall this past December.
Evan Kumasaki2022-08-03T16:55:38-10:00August 3, 2022|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, FAQ, frequently asked questions, Hawaii public schools, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, HSTA|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is working hard to ensure that our members' health and safety remain a priority, our contract and employment rights are preserved, and information is being communicated in an accurate and timely manner.
Jill Meinecke2022-03-25T12:45:54-10:00March 25, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: COVID-19, governor, Hawaii Island, Hawaii public schools, Hawaii State House of Representatives, Hawaii State Senate, Health and Human Services Committees, HSTA recommends, Kaʻu, Kohala Chapter, Kohala Middle, Kona, Lt. Gov. Josh Green, Osa Tui, pandemic, Wendy Nickl, West Hawaii Community Health Center|
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.
Jill Meinecke2021-11-17T06:53:28-10:00November 16, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: ADA compliance, capital improvement projects, funding, gov. david ige, Hawaii public charter schools, Hawaii public schools, public schools, State of Hawaii|
Gov. David Ige released $365 million in funding for capital improvement projects on Nov. 2, including funding for Hawaiʻi public school projects including building upgrades, new classrooms, and ADA compliance.