Donate to teachers affected by Maui wildfires
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association is compiling a list of teachers affected by the Maui wildfires and sharing their donation pages for those who'd like to help.
200+ people, groups send HSTA donations for Maui fire victims
More than 240 people and organizations from 33 states across the country have donated in excess of $205,000 to the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association to help Maui teachers who’ve lost homes and classrooms to the Aug. 8 wildfires.
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.
Teacher tax credit back on the table, passes Senate Ways and Means Committee
A bill that would establish a state income tax credit for educators and librarians, which previously stalled in this year’s legislative session, has been revived and unanimously passed the Hawaiʻi State Senate’s important Ways and Means Committee Wednesday.
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.
HSTA welcomes new UniServ Director for Windward Oahu
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is pleased to welcome Kristin Hamada to the organization in the role of UniServ Director for Windward Oahu. Her first day was Sept. 19.
Green: ‘We still don’t pay teachers enough. We’re gonna have to do much better on that’
Lt. Gov. Josh Green, the Democratic nominee for governor, praised the generosity and spirit of public school teachers and said he’s “completely committed to public education” Saturday during a lunchtime speech at the Hawaii State Teachers Association’s 2022 Start of Year Conference.
HIDOE confirms shortage differentials for 2022–23 school year
Shortage differentials for classroom teachers in special education, hard-to-staff locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs will continue through school year 2022–23, and the eligibility criteria remain the same as those that are currently in place for this school year.
Vice President Kamala Harris inspires delegates at NEA RA
Many Hawaii State Teachers Association members said they were inspired and energized by her speech, especially after her parting words: “Do not despair. Do not be overwhelmed. Do not throw up your hands when it is a time to roll up our sleeves.”
Oahu teacher uses HSTA mortgage program to help buy her first home
Crystal Doi was born and raised on Oahu and always dreamed of owning a home. It wasn’t until last June she realized her dream, in part, by using the Hawaii State Teachers Association’s Welcome Home Mortgage program with HawaiiUSA Federal Credit Union.