Evan Kumasaki2019-11-19T05:17:00-10:00November 19, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: arts, award, band, band director, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle, HSTA, Kauai, Kauai Community College, leadership, music, Sarah Tochiki, women, YWCA|
Chiefess Kamahakelei Middle band director Sarah Tochiki was honored alongside former Kauai County mayor and councilwoman JoAnn Yukimura and Waipa Foundation Executive Director Stacy Sproat-Beck.
Evan Kumasaki2019-11-08T17:00:00-10:00November 8, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: affordability, Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle, HSTA, Kauai, low wages, public school, salary, Sarah Tochiki, teacher shortage crisis|
"I think our biggest export right now isn't pineapples. It's our most educated children who are moving to the mainland, and they know they can find better opportunities."
Evan Kumasaki2019-11-08T06:28:00-10:00November 8, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: friend of youth award, HCR, HSTA, human and civil rights, NEA, nomination, pono award, social justice, Social Justice Activist Award|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association's Human and Civil Rights Committee is seeking nominations for its Pono and Friend of Youth Awards. Nominations are due Jan. 10, 2020.
Evan Kumasaki2019-11-01T09:47:00-10:00November 1, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: contest, design, gallery, HSTA, members, T-shirt, vote|
Members of the Hawaii State Teachers Association have submitted their designs, and now it's your turn to help us choose the finalists! Voting is open through Nov. 10.
Evan Kumasaki2019-10-29T09:06:00-10:00October 29, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: bullying, Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, HSTA, Kumu Hina, Molokai, Molokai Social Justice Youth Summit, sexual abuse, sexual assault, social justice, suicide, youth|
The inaugural event took place Oct. 26 at Kulana Oiwi, and featured community organizations, student presentations, interactive keiki activities, and keynote speaker Hinaleimoana Wong-Kalu, a cultural practitioner and community leader.
Evan Kumasaki2022-05-09T14:00:44-10:00October 16, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: acceptance, committee, equality, equity, festival, honolulu pride, honolulu pride parade, HSTA, human and civil rights, LGBTQ, lgbtqia|
Join us on Saturday, Oct. 19, as we walk in the Honolulu Pride Parade, then come visit our booth at the festival in the Waikiki Shell!
Evan Kumasaki2019-10-11T11:42:00-10:00October 11, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: book club, HSTA, Mililani Middle School, new educator, SHiNE|
Richard Stange is an English language arts teacher at Mililani Middle School. In his own words, he describes his first-quarter experience and the inspiration behind his student book club.
Evan Kumasaki2019-10-04T08:58:00-10:00October 4, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: HONOLULU Magazine, HSTA, Molokai High School, public school, ranking, response|
As the first quarter of the 2019–20 school year comes to a close, we step back and acknowledge that our students are thriving, and many are on track to graduate with honors and scholarships.
Evan Kumasaki2019-09-28T08:11:00-10:00September 28, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: contest, design, HSTA, members, T-shirt|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is designing a new T-shirt and we want our members to get involved! Eight members will win, and the grand prize winner will receive $500!
Evan Kumasaki2019-09-27T08:28:00-10:00September 27, 2019|Categories: News|Tags: Department of Education, Hawaii Island, HIDOE, Hilo, HSTA, Keaau High School, listening session, salary, survey, teacher compensation, teacher pay|
“I advise every kid not to become a teacher, because it would be irresponsible for me to tell someone to get a four-year degree and not make ends meet,” Eric Hagiwara, a math, robotics, and programming teacher at Waiakea High, said.
