HSTA holds 2-day summit for teachers on racial and social justice

2024-07-31T21:20:30-10:00July 25, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , |

Public school educators can participate in a new online program at Windward Community College to learn about Hawaiian music, integrate it into their student lessons, and earn professional development credits that can boost their salaries.

Hoʻokaulike: Building Equity in Schools

2024-07-18T11:15:59-10:00July 15, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , |

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.

What is 3-1(g)? HSTA commits to diversity in leadership, member engagement

2023-12-12T11:17:23-10:00December 12, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The need for diverse voices and representation prompted HSTA to review and rethink its approach to member engagement and leadership development. In 2021, union leaders and staff came together to reformulate HSTA’s implementation plan to meet the National Education Association Bylaw 3-1(g).

LGBTQ+ Pride resources and interactive virtual classroom

2023-10-17T12:10:19-10:00October 2, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee is virtually celebrating the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, and asexual) community and the cultural diversity of our island home with an interactive Pride virtual classroom.

Hawaii teacher among NEA Human and Civil Rights awardees honored in Chicago

2022-07-04T03:17:43-10:00July 3, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , |

ʻIlima Intermediate teacher Sarah “Mili” Milianta-Laffin was honored Saturday night at the NEA Human and Civil Rights Awards Dinner in Chicago. She received the NEA’s prestigious Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Civil Rights Award for her tireless work for gender equity in STEM and health, sparking positive change across Hawaii and the country.

2022 Social Justice Summit presented by HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee

2022-04-03T12:10:23-10:00March 15, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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?

Transgender 101 for Educators

2023-10-03T17:42:58-10:00November 15, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

Learn how to support your students by understanding key terms, the importance of pronouns, the difference between gender identity and sexuality, and Hawaii State Department of Education guidance.

HSTA’s Human and Civil Rights Committee holds first HSTA CARES listening session

2023-05-30T20:28:37-10:00June 25, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

HSTA CARES represents the committee’s new initiative to integrate social justice principles into education to create schools and communities that are safe, inclusive, and equitable​ for all keiki.

Join HSTA’s HCR Committee to discuss systemic racism in Hawaii’s schools and communities

2020-06-13T05:31:00-10:00June 13, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

On Wednesday, June 24, from 4–6 p.m., we invite fellow members to join us for a listening session to reflect on these issues, share your thoughts, and generate ideas for change.

HSTA’s statement and call to action against systemic racism, oppression, and violence

2023-05-30T20:54:32-10:00June 1, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor reflect just a fraction of unacceptable violations rooted in a deep history of systemic racism, oppression, and violence. We cannot allow this to continue.

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