Jill Meinecke2026-05-01T13:49:51-10:00April 30, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: differentials, hard-to-staff, Hawaiian language immersion, HIDOE, Osa Tui, shortage differentials, special education|
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) confirmed that shortage differentials for classroom teachers in special education, hard-to-staff locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs will continue through SY 2026–27.
Jill Meinecke2026-04-22T11:38:12-10:00April 22, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: cost of living, HSTA Convention, HSTA President, Karen Ginoza, organizing, Osa Tui, state convention, strike, strike ready|
Nearly 200 Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association members from across the state gathered for the 53rd Annual State Convention on Saturday at the Honolulu Country Club, where delegates debated the future of the union and heard a clear message: the work ahead will require unity, organizing, and a willingness to act.
Jill Meinecke2026-04-02T13:42:15-10:00April 2, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Becky Pringle, Hanohano Hawaii, HSTA Human and Civil Rights Committee, Jr., Kona low storm, National Education Association, NEA, NEA CAPE grant, Osa Tui|
National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle delivered a powerful and heartfelt message to Hawaiʻi educators Wednesday at the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association headquarters on Oʻahu, uplifting their work, honoring their leadership, and calling on members to organize for power to protect students, public education, and democracy.
Jill Meinecke2026-04-02T13:43:59-10:00April 2, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Ashley Olson, Becky Pringle, Donna Kim, HSTA Koolau Chapter, HSTA President, Jr., Justin Woodson, kaipuni, Lahaina, Maui chapter, National Education Association, NEA, Osa Tui, Pūʻōhala School, Sarah "Mili" Milianta-Laffin, Your Voice Our Union|
National Education Association (NEA) President Becky Pringle visited educators on Maui, met students and teachers at Pūʻōhala School and called on lawmakers at the State Capitol during a visit to the islands this week.
Jill Meinecke2026-03-06T14:58:17-10:00March 6, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Andrea Eshelman, Colleen Hanabusa, compression, Congresswoman Hanabusa, Corey Rosenlee, Gov. Josh Green, HSTSO, Osa Tui, Sen. Hanabusa, Senate, Senate majority leader, Wilbert Holck|
Colleen Hanabusa, a trailblazing lawmaker and longtime champion of public educators, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, and unionized labor, died after a five-month battle with cancer early Friday. She was 74.
Jill Meinecke2026-03-04T11:31:59-10:00March 4, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Chris Todd, Educator Student Loan Repayment Program, HIDOE, House Committee on Finance, Jenna Takenouchi, jumpstart, National Board Certification, National Board Certified Teachers, NBCT, NBCT bonus, Osa Tui, student loans|
Hawaiʻi public school teachers could get up to $25,000 of their college loans repaid under a new program, and National Board Certified Teachers would see their annual bonuses increase under proposals that passed the state House Finance Committee this week.
Jill Meinecke2026-03-02T13:08:04-10:00March 2, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Hanohano Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian Education Committee, Hawaiian Language Month, HSTA Koolau Chapter, Ka ʻAhahui Kumu Kula o Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina, Kalae Akioka, Kaulike Specialist, Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, ōlelo noʻeau, Osa Tui, Waikāhi Ka Pono|
On the final day of Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month), the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Board of Directors voted to approve the official Hawaiian translation of the union’s formal name: Ka ʻAhahui Kumu Kula o Hawaiʻi Pae ʻĀina.
Jill Meinecke2026-02-12T13:42:19-10:00February 12, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: automatic step increases, Board of Education, COVID hazard pay, Gov. Josh Green, HGEA, HIDOE, Keith Hayashi, Osa Tui, salary schedule, Sarah Milianta-Laffin, teacher pay|
Key state Senate and House committees have advanced proposals to establish annual step salary increases for public and charter school teachers.
Jill Meinecke2026-02-05T08:48:09-10:00February 4, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Andrea Eshelman, bargaining, bargaining team, chief negotiator, Colleen Bird, contract negotiations, HIDOE, Jr., Negotiations, Osa Tui, research|
Colleen Bird, who has served as the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s negotiations and research specialist for more than five years, has been promoted to become the union's chief negotiator.
Jill Meinecke2026-02-02T11:20:00-10:00February 2, 2026|Categories: News|Tags: Castle High, Congresswoman, Congresswoman Tokuda, HSTA recommendation, HSTA recommends, Jill Tokuda, Jr., Osa Tui|
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.
