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Protecting, enhancing educators’ financial security is top HSTA priority
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association (HSTA) has established the protection and enhancement of educators' financial security as its top priority for the 2026 legislative session, which begins later this month.
HSTA encourages eligible educators to apply for sabbatical leave
Educators must have at least seven years consecutive service to be considered for the next school year.
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Long-term care policy provider no longer accepting new customers as of Feb. 1
The HSTA Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Trust recently announced that Unum Insurance will no longer accept new customers for its long-term care coverage starting Feb. 1.
Kīhei Elementary EL teachers create, share culturally relevant book list
EL Coordinator Erin Kowalick and Mahala Quintana, an EL teacher, both of Kīhei Elementary, launched a “Culturally Relevant Books” project at their school, aiming to equip each classroom with diverse and culturally significant titles to help K-5 students see themselves on the pages.
South Maui elementary students master AI and coding
In honor of global Computer Science Education Week (CSEdWeek), which runs Dec. 6 through 12, Kamaliʻi launched a campuswide series of coding and computer science activities for all students — reinforcing Hawaiʻi’s “Computer Science for All” vision and the school’s commitment to future-ready learning.
Educators should use 15 minutes for HSTA updates, reminders after faculty meetings
Under HSTA’s contract, the union’s faculty representatives can use 15 minutes or more immediately following faculty meetings to discuss a variety of topics.