cschubert2025-07-25T13:39:13-10:00July 25, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: Ann Mahi, Education Leadership, Hawaiʻi Education, HSTA, Lifelong Educator, Osa Tui Jr, professional development, retirement, teacher advocacy, Teacher Leadership|
Ann Mahi, a lifelong educator and executive director of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association since 2022, retired this month after three years of leading the union, leaving behind a legacy of strengthened professional development opportunities and unwavering advocacy for Hawaiʻi’s teachers and students.
cschubert2025-07-18T15:02:52-10:00July 5, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: Castle High School, civil rights, discrimination, English language learners, equitable education, federal DOE, HSTA, immigrant status, Jamie Stidger, legislative amendment, migrant students, NEA policy, NEA Representative Assembly, public education, teacher advocacy|
A proposal submitted by an Oʻahu high school English teacher was adopted recently by the National Education Associationʻs Representative Assembly to ensure equitable educational opportunities for English language learners and migrant students, regardless of immigrant status.
cschubert2025-03-07T12:04:54-10:00March 7, 2025|Categories: News|Tags: book bans, civic education, differential pay, education policy, education reform, free school meals, Hawaii Legislature, Hawaii schools, Hawaii teachers, Hawaiian education, hazard pay, HSTA, legislative update, paid family leave, pre-K expansion, public education, salary step increases, school funding, school librarians, school supplies, student transportation, teacher advocacy, Teacher housing, teacher pay|
At the midpoint of the 2025 legislative session, HSTA’s lobby team has testified on over 50 bills, advocating for teacher pay, housing, and student needs amid cautious state budgeting due to federal uncertainties. While some key priorities like hazard pay and paid family leave stalled, progress continues on teacher housing, school funding, and civic education, with ongoing efforts to support educators and students across Hawaiʻi.
