Beware of financial phishing attempts
It has come to our attention that some HSTA members are receiving communications from financial advisors to their work email. To be clear, these emails are not from HSTA or their partners.
HSTA members win prizes for political action
The Hawaii State Teachers Association awarded members for taking political action before Hawaii's primary election.
Hawaii teachers among those to benefit from Biden’s student loan debt cancellation
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday his plan to cancel student debt for millions of Americans, and some Hawaii teachers stand to benefit greatly.
Submit comments supporting Title IX protections for all students by Sept. 12
The U.S. Department of Education is re-examining how Title IX works for students and is accepting public comments about two new important rules the National Education Association has long championed support and resources for safe and welcoming learning environments.
School-level leaders energized by Start of Year Conference
Nearly 200 Hawaii State Teachers Association volunteer school-level leaders from around the state gathered this past weekend at the Hawaii Convention Center for the 2022 HSTA Start of Year Conference.
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.
Castle High School implements more equitable dress code
For the first time in her 20-year tenure at Castle, English teacher Jamie Stidger won’t have to battle dress code violations that caused discomfort, embarrassment, and missed class time for her students.
HSTA-backed candidates rack up primary wins
Hawaii’s Democratic nominees for governor and lieutenant governor were among the political candidates recommended by the Hawaii State Teachers Association who thanked educators for their grassroots support following victories in Saturday’s Primary Election.
Drop off your mail-in ballots to ensure they are counted in Saturday’s primary
Voters who haven’t yet put their mail-in ballots in their mailboxes need to deposit them at secured drop boxes or vote in person to make their votes count in Saturday’s Primary Election.
Apply to be a UniServ Director on Hawaiʻi Island
We have an opening for a UniServ Director position with the geographic coverage area of Kona, Hamakua and Kohala Chapters.