‘My first year as a special education teacher’ by Liann Sanerivi
"Having just come from student teaching and graduating, I felt that I was set and ready to take on the world and my own classroom. I was not prepared for the feeling of failure."
DOE asks lawmakers to fund salary adjustments
Veteran teachers statewide would receive salary increases by moving up anywhere from one to five steps, gaining millions of dollars worth of salary increases if lawmakers approve a proposal from the state schools superintendent.
Nominate a Hawaii teacher for the prestigious 2020 S.T.A.C.Y. Award
Each year, a winner is chosen based on his or her ability to demonstrate leadership, dedication and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching, advocacy, community, and youth.
Join HSTA for 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events on Oahu and Maui
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is proud to honor and celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his peaceful pursuit of interracial cooperation, equality, and social change.
Frequently asked questions about teacher shortage crisis differentials
Read specific questions about hard-to-staff, special education and Hawaiian language immersion differentials.
Meet our T-shirt design winners (and yes, there are two!)
Our selection committee, headed by your elected state leaders, were so impressed by the entries that they couldn't pick just one.
Deadline to apply for the Innovative Assessment Pilot Program is Dec. 31
“This is Hawaii’s best opportunity to get away from the overburdening of standardized tests and move to something that’s better for our students,” said HSTA President Corey Rosenlee.
Campbell High freshman organizes rally advocating for higher teacher pay
The rally, attended by students, teachers, and parents, was organized by Jahstyce Ahulau, a 14-year-old Campbell High School freshman who founded the group Fighting for Our Future, a student-led and driven committee to advocate for higher teacher pay.
Support Parents for Public Schools Hawaii at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana
Shop for the holidays at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana on Sunday, Dec. 15, to support Parents for Public Schools Hawaii. There will also be free arts and crafts activities in the children’s section.
HSTA members attend NEA Minority Leadership, Women’s Leadership Training
The seminar's hands-on training curriculum is designed to teach participants foundational leadership skills, the logistics of running for elected office, and how to advocate for student-centered policies and social justice issues.