HSTA welcomes new UniServ Director for Hilo Chapter
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association welcomed Hawaiʻi Island teacher Tiffany Dela Cruz as Hilo Chapter’s UniServ Director Tuesday.
Kalani High educator honored as the DOE’s 2023 Teacher of the Year
Dr. Michael Ida, a math and computer science teacher at Kalani High, received the state's top teaching award from Gov. David Ige and Schools Superintendent Keith Hayashi during a ceremony at Washington Place Monday afternoon.
School-level leaders energized by Start of Year Conference
Nearly 200 Hawaii State Teachers Association volunteer school-level leaders from around the state gathered this past weekend at the Hawaii Convention Center for the 2022 HSTA Start of Year Conference.
Green: ‘We still don’t pay teachers enough. We’re gonna have to do much better on that’
Lt. Gov. Josh Green, the Democratic nominee for governor, praised the generosity and spirit of public school teachers and said he’s “completely committed to public education” Saturday during a lunchtime speech at the Hawaii State Teachers Association’s 2022 Start of Year Conference.
Frequently asked questions relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) and schools
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.
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 Executive Director Wilbert Holck will retire this summer
Hawaii State Teachers Association Executive Director Wilbert Holck plans to retire at the end of July after a distinguished career lasting 31 years at the union. Longtime public school complex area superintendent, principal, administrator, and teacher Ann Mahi will succeed Holck as executive director on Aug. 1.
HSTA board approves Ann Mahi as next executive director
The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s Board of Directors Saturday approved hiring veteran Hawaii teacher, administrator, union and student advocate Ann Mahi as the HSTA’s next executive director. She plans to begin the job on Aug. 1, replacing Wilbert Holck who is retiring after more than 31 years at HSTA.
2022 Social Justice Summit presented by HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee
HSTA's Social Justice Summit is meant to educate and empower you to navigate complex issues in our schools and communities. Bullying and discrimination continue to plague our halls and classrooms, but what is the root cause and how can we address this problem on a deeper level?
HSTA welcomes new UniServ Director for Kauai, Waipahu Complex
The Hawaii State Teachers Association welcomes Judy Ryan, a former Kauai public school teacher who stepped into the role of HSTA UniServ Director for Kauai/Waipahu Complex on Jan. 5.