HSTA strongly recommends Jill Tokuda for re-election to Congress
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Monday announced its support for re-electing Jill Tokuda to a third term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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.
Attend virtual ‘Know Your Rights’ session on immigration Tuesday
The Hawaʻii State Teachers Association is teaming with U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda (D, Hawaiʻi), the ACLU Hawaiʻi, and the Hawai‘i Coalition for Immigrant Rights to present a virtual “Know Your Rights for Educators: Immigration Enforcement” session Tuesday, May 20.
HSTA asks HIDOE for mandatory administrator training on immigration enforcement
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is asking the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to affirm that it won’t retaliate or discipline school employees who refuse to participate in immigration enforcement. The union also wants HIDOE to require administrators to be trained on immigration enforcement issues.
HSTA recommends Jill Tokuda for re-election to Congress
U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda promised to fight even harder for public education and democracy in her second term: “There has never been a more important time in our country when we need to stand up for our workers. We need to stand up for our communities, the most vulnerable, and most importantly, what you do every single day when you stand up for our kids.”
HSTA, NEA call for Israel, Hamas cease-fire
The National Education Association’s (NEA) Board of Directors Saturday renewed its call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, adopting a call to action that reflects the organization’s hope for peace.
After HSTA spotlights problems at Hōlualoa Elementary, HIDOE steps up action
Just a few days after the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association disclosed long-time mold, rat and maintenance problems at Hōlualoa Elementary School on Hawaiʻi Island, state school officials began making concrete steps toward some short-term fixes.
HSTA-backed candidates rack up primary wins
Hawaii’s Democratic nominees for governor and lieutenant governor were among the political candidates recommended by the Hawaii State Teachers Association who thanked educators for their grassroots support following victories in Saturday’s Primary Election.
HSTA recommends Jill Tokuda for Hawaii’s Second Congressional District
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support of Jill Tokuda for Hawaii’s Second Congressional District, which covers suburban and rural Oahu, including the Leeward and Windward coasts and all of Hawaii’s neighbor islands.