HSTA releases 2026 primary election recommendations
HSTA recommends candidates who are strong supporters of public education, our educators, labor, and are committed to creating a better future for our keiki.
HSTA identifies key solutions to Hawaiʻi teacher retention
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association proposed four key solutions earlier this month that could help with teacher recruitment and retention, ensuring the teaching profession remains robust here for years to come, so children in Hawaiʻi receive a quality education.
Under a cloud of budget uncertainty, HSTA achieves legislative wins
Despite financial uncertainty at the federal level, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is happy to report that, through persistent effort and your collective voice, we have achieved some very important wins for our members, students, and the future of public education in our state.
HSTA releases 2024 primary election recommendations
HSTA recommends candidates who are strong supporters of public education, our educators, labor, and are committed to creating a better future for our keiki.
Lawmakers to consider proposal for universal free school lunches
House Bill 540 states that regardless of a student's eligibility for participation in the Federal National School Lunch Program, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education shall offer one school meal to any asking student at no expense to the student each school day.
Gov. Green proposes $500 state tax teacher credit
Gov. Josh Green Monday proposed a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $500 per year for school supplies purchased by K–12 teachers, one of many proposals unveiled in his State of the State Address.
Legislative leaders strongly back LG Luke’s preschool expansion plans
Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s plans to massively expand access to preschool across Hawaiʻi received a ringing endorsement from the state Senate president during the Legislature’s opening ceremonies.
Frequently asked questions about salary compression, potential teacher pay changes
The HIDOE is reviewing the salary and work history of the entire teacher workforce to determine which teachers are eligible for upward movements on the salary scale. HIDOE expects to issue new personnel action forms (known as Form 5s) on Oct. 26.
Governor tells HSTA he will OK teacher pay funds
While the state budget bill is on the governor’s intent to veto list for line item vetoes, the governor confirmed to HSTA that none of the teacher compensation items will be line-item vetoed.
Hawaiʻi will provide free period products in all public schools
Gov. David Ige signed Senate Bill 2821 into law Monday, making Hawaiʻi the sixth state in the country to provide quality menstrual supplies free of charge to public school students.