HSTA educators from 5 islands join students to march in Honolulu’s Pride Parade

2024-10-23T12:50:01-10:00October 21, 2024|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

At least 75 educators from five islands joined more than 75 students from five Oʻahu public schools Saturday as part of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s unit in the annual Honolulu Pride Parade to celebrate diversity.

Hawaiʻi Island teacher speaks at International Transgender Day of Visibility event at state Capitol

2023-03-31T17:05:12-10:00March 31, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

“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.

Hawaiʻi senator calls out attacks on LGBTQ+ students with new proposal

2023-03-30T09:56:25-10:00March 30, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , |

U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D, Hawaiʻi), introduced a resolution Wednesday to demand equal educational opportunities, basic civil rights, and freedom from erasure for all students in K-12 schools amid a rise of attacks against LGBTQ+ students in schools.

Submit comments supporting Title IX protections for all students by Sept. 12

2022-08-25T12:00:26-10:00August 25, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

The U.S. Department of Education is re-examining how Title IX works for students and is accepting public comments about two new important rules the National Education Association has long championed support and resources for safe and welcoming learning environments.

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