NEA leader explains why elections matter at 2024 state convention
In front of over 200 Hawai’i State Teachers Association member delegates at the 51st annual state convention, National Education Association (NEA) Senior Director of Advocacy Mary Kusler in her keynote speech posed a question: “Why do we do politics in the union?”
HSTA president draws inspiration from late leader at 2024 state convention
Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association President Osa Tui, Jr. honored the union’s foundations while advocating for a unified future at HSTA’s 51st annual state convention on April 13.
Help your Maui colleagues affected by wildfires advocate for fire relief leave from the HIDOE
The HSTA Maui Chapter is organizing a petition asking HSTA members to say they are willing to support their colleagues who have been affected by the fires and would be willing to donate to a shared Fire Relief Leave Bank.
Highlands Intermediate teacher wins year-long car subscription for Teacher Appreciation Week
Highlands Intermediate teacher Kai Phung started his 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week in high gear, receiving the keys to a pre-owned 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan that is his to drive for a year, a grand prize courtesy of the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association and Autosource.
Discounts, giveaways for 2024 Teacher Appreciation Week
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, which runs May 6-10 this year, the Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association wants to say “Mahalo Educators” by offering discounts and giveaways to members!
HIDOE announces one-time CTE shortage differentials
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education Friday announced it will implement one-time shortage differentials for career technical education (CTE) teachers working in HIDOE schools during the 2023–2024 school year.
Kahuku High educator wins 2024 HSTA Pono Award for inspiring social justice advocacy
The HSTA Human and Civil Rights Committee is proud to present Kaleo Hanohano with the 2024 Pono Award, which recognizes an exceptional HSTA member who advocates for social justice issues that impact the lives of students, fellow educators, and the community.
Hoʻokaulike: Building Equity in Schools
Our year-long initiative aims to build a network of strong, committed, passionate educators across Hawaiʻi working collaboratively across and within their communities to build solidarity, foster understanding, educate, advocate, and empower students of marginalized groups in our diverse communities.
Maui teacher says HSTA, Alaska Airlines giveaway led to priceless memories
For a Lahainaluna High educator, Teacher Appreciation Week set the stage for a trip he and his family will cherish forever.
Maui lawyer, volunteer photographer wins HSTA’s 2024 Friend of Youth Award
When Glen Pascual wraps up his day as corporation counsel for the County of Maui, he packs up his bag, gets in his car, and makes the hour-long drive from Wailuku to Lahaina. Once there, he assembles his gear and jumps into action as a volunteer photographer for the Lahainaluna High School community.