Nominations open for HSTA’s Pono and Friend of Youth awards
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is seeking nominations for HSTA’s annual Pono and Friend of Youth awards.
Nominate an HSTA member for the prestigious 2026 S.T.A.C.Y. Award
Each year, a winner is chosen based on their ability to demonstrate leadership, dedication and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching, advocacy, community, and youth.
Know Your Rights — Defending what we’ve won, building what we need
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is proud to bring back the “Know Your Rights” column dedicated to helping Bargaining Unit 05 educators understand the rights we have secured in our contract and how to use them every day.
HSTA wins $291K in back pay after HIDOE pay raise error
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association has secured a $291,881 settlement from the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) to compensate 71 teachers who were improperly denied a step increase during the 2023–2024 school year.
Ann Mahi retiring as HSTA executive director
Ann Mahi, a lifelong educator and executive director of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association since 2022, retired this month after three years of leading the union, leaving behind a legacy of strengthened professional development opportunities and unwavering advocacy for Hawaiʻi’s teachers and students.
Thanks to HSTA contract, new school year brings a raise for most teachers
Most Hawaiʻi public and charter school teachers will receive a step pay raise of up to 6% at the start of the 2025–2026 school year, with the introduction of a new Class VIII salary tier and additional benefits outlined in the current HSTA contract.
Attend virtual ‘Know Your Rights’ webinar on immigration July 30
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, and ACLU Hawaiʻi will host a “Know Your Rights for Educators: Immigration Enforcement” webinar on July 30 to provide educators with vital legal information and strategies to protect students amid immigration enforcement efforts.
Oʻahu teacher’s proposal supporting equitable learning for migrant students backed at NEA RA
A proposal submitted by an Oʻahu high school English teacher was adopted recently by the National Education Associationʻs Representative Assembly to ensure equitable educational opportunities for English language learners and migrant students, regardless of immigrant status.
15 years later, family, friends of murdered Kauaʻi woman seek help in cold case
On July 3, 2010, Amber Jackson’s body was found by hunting dogs in a remote location in Kealia. According to autopsy results, she suffered from what appeared to be blunt force trauma to her head.
HSTA needs to fill every school-level leader position by early May
HSTA emphasizes the importance of school-level leaders (SLLs) in advocating for teachers, ensuring clear communication, and addressing workplace concerns. With elections underway, members are encouraged to nominate themselves or trusted colleagues and vote by May 9 to strengthen union leadership.