Maui teacher loses childhood home to wildfires
A 27-year veteran teacher on Maui lost her childhood home to the raging wildfires on Maui, leaving her and her family displaced like other educators who’ve been affected by the fires.
Governor announces agreement to open Maui’s newest high school
Gov. Josh Green announced Wednesday that students will be allowed to physically attend Maui’s Kūlanihāko‘i High School and access its state-of-the-art facilities after construction is completed and the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) sets an opening date.
Housing committee advances proposals for teacher housing projects, Maui pilot program
The state House Committee on Housing unanimously approved Friday two measures aimed at providing teacher workforce housing for educators.
Maui teacher suffering from long COVID seeks leave share donations
Pōmaikaʻi Elementary third-grade teacher and Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Maui Chapter member Courtney Flower is asking for leave donations from her colleagues by Oct. 7 after being diagnosed with long COVID.
Hawaii Nature Center announces Spring 2022 programs for Oahu, Maui schools
Registration opens Nov. 18 for the Hawaii Nature Center’s Spring 2021 lineup of outdoor environmental education school programs for Oahu and Maui schools.
Maui educators speak out asking for consistent COVID-19 protocols, widespread testing
Dozens of educators conducted informational picketing outside of Maui Waena Intermediate School, Maui High School and Kahului Elementary before school started Tuesday morning, chastising the Hawaii State Department of Education for failing to negotiate important safety protocols with the Hawaii State Teachers Association while slowly beginning school COVID-19 testing weeks into the school year.
Maui High teacher joins HSTA’s leadership team as secretary-treasurer
Lisa Morrison is the secretary-treasurer of the Hawaii State Teachers Association and offers her background as a cinematographer, student activities coordinator and HSTA leader to the organization.
Maui nonprofit seeks teachers to be foster parents
Maui Youth and Family Services is looking for loving families on the island of Maui that can temporarily open their homes to youth 10 to 18 years old who need positive role models with strong parenting and communication skills
Educators across the state begin receiving vaccine
Teachers across Hawaii began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine over the last week. Members reported an easy process and minor side effects, if any.
Join HSTA for 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events on Oahu and Maui
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is proud to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his peaceful pursuit of interracial cooperation, equality, and social change.