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Thanks to HSTA contract, new school year brings a raise for most teachers
Most Hawaiʻi public and charter school teachers will receive a step pay raise of up to 6% at the start of the 2025–2026 school year, with the introduction of a new Class VIII salary tier and additional benefits outlined in the current HSTA contract.
Hirono holds forum on Trump, Republicans’ attacks on K-12 education
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono led a Capitol Hill forum titled “Robbing Our Students’ Futures,” highlighting the Trump Administration and Republicans’ ongoing attacks on K-12 public education, with educators and experts calling for stronger support and resources for public schools.
Attend virtual ‘Know Your Rights’ webinar on immigration July 30
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, U.S. Rep. Jill Tokuda, and ACLU Hawaiʻi will host a “Know Your Rights for Educators: Immigration Enforcement” webinar on July 30 to provide educators with vital legal information and strategies to protect students amid immigration enforcement efforts.
HSTA chapter leaders across the state engage in immersive union training for start of school
Over 40 Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association chapter leaders gathered earlier this week at HSTA headquarters for a two-day immersive training on building union power for the 2025-26 school year.
Hawaiʻi women: Apply for career and leadership development grant
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) Honolulu Branch is offering its Career and Leadership Development Grant, designed to help working women in Hawaiʻi access professional growth opportunities that might otherwise be financially out of reach.
HSTA communications team wins 10 national awards
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Communications Department won 10 first-place awards and best-in-show honors in a national contest for its videos, social media, electronic newsletters, and the design and unveiling of its new logo.