Terri Inefuku2024-04-18T09:19:29-10:00April 17, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: Building Equity in Schools, HCR, Hookaulike, human and civil rights, human and civil rights committee, racial justice, social justice|
Our year-long initiative aims to build a network of strong, committed, passionate educators across Hawaiʻi working collaboratively across and within their communities to build solidarity, foster understanding, educate, advocate, and empower students of marginalized groups in our diverse communities.
Terri Inefuku2024-02-22T11:27:43-10:00February 22, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: African American, Black History Month, human and civil rights committee, lessons, resources|
On Saturday, Feb. 12, the HSTA Human and Civil Rights (HCR) Committee invites fellow educators to a virtual gathering to share Black History Month resources. Join us for an overview of these resources and how to share them with your students.
Evan Kumasaki2023-12-07T16:47:55-10:00December 1, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: friend of youth award, HCR, HSTA, human and civil rights committee, nomination, pono award, social justice|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is seeking nominations for HSTA’s annual Pono and Friend of Youth awards.
Terri Inefuku2023-05-30T19:55:40-10:00May 30, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Emancipation Proclamation, Galveston, HCR, holiday, human and civil rights committee, Juneteenth, resources, slavery|
HSTA President Osa Tui, Jr., said, “While we celebrate the history of our country with a holiday like Independence Day later this summer, it is important that we also recognize that our country has its roots based upon the exploitation of human slavery and indentured servitude. Education is the cornerstone of our democracy and making sure that we keep ourselves fully aware of our past helps to ensure that we don’t make those same mistakes in the future.”
Terri Inefuku2023-05-18T18:58:41-10:00May 18, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Elyse Litvack, friend of youth award, HCR, human and civil rights committee, Kauai, Kukui Grove Center, Kumu's Cupboard, nonprofit, school supplies|
Once a month, K–12 educators who work directly with students at any Kauaʻi public, charter, or private school can sign in, receive an inventory list that tells them how much of each item they can take, browse the store for items they need, and check out at the register.
Terri Inefuku2023-04-24T22:24:26-10:00April 24, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Daphna Ehrenhalt, HCR, HSTA STACY Award, human and civil rights committee, inclusion, Keaau Elementary School, Stacy Nishina, Teacher of the Year, teaching excellence, Transgender 101|
This year’s recipient is Daphna Ehrenhalt, a fifth-grade inclusion teacher at Keaʻau Elementary School on Hawaiʻi Island.
Jill Meinecke2023-03-31T17:05:12-10:00March 31, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: Daphna Ehrenhalt, Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center, Hawaiʻi Island LGBTQ+ Pride, Hawaii State Capitol, human and civil rights committee, Kua ̔ana Project, LGBTQ, LGBTQ+ students, Trans day of visibility, Transgender 101|
“It is important for Hawaiʻi students to know that they are safe in their classrooms, their schools, and throughout the state,” said Kea’au Elementary School teacher Daphna Ehrenhaldt during a rally Friday afternoon celebrating the International Transgender Day of Visibility at the state Capitol.
Terri Inefuku2023-02-24T16:07:49-10:00February 24, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: HCR, human and civil rights committee, Mai Movement Hawaii, menstrual equity, menstrual products, Pads, Period poverty, Tampons|
This resource page provides an overview of period poverty, the benefits of menstrual equity on absenteeism and student confidence, an easy-to-follow implementation tool kit, and best practices to ensure menstruating students have access to free period products at your school.
Jill Meinecke2022-10-19T14:41:45-10:00October 19, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: Campbell Kapolei Complex, HCR, honolulu pride, Honolulu Pride Parade 2022, human and civil rights committee, jodi kunimitsu, LGBTQ, Nanakuli High, Nanakuli Intermediate, NEA, NEA LGBTQ+ Caucus, Sarah Milianta-Laffin|
More than 100 public and charter school teachers and students marched with the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association in support of the LGBTQ+ community in Saturday’s 2022 Honolulu Pride Parade.
Terri Inefuku2022-10-13T15:06:52-10:00October 13, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: HCR, human and civil rights committee, LGBTQ, parade, pride, volunteer, walk|
HSTA members on Oʻahu, please join us for the 2022 Honolulu Pride Parade on Saturday, Oct. 15!
