HSTA recent news
We’re hiring! HSTA seeks government relations specialist
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association has an opening for a government relations specialist position located on the island of Oʻahu.
Board demands details, communication over potential lapse of $465 million in school construction funds
Hawaiʻi Board of Education Chair Warren Haruki called the potential lapse of $465 million in school construction funds “a huge tragedy” Thursday, adding that he fears state lawmakers have lost confidence in the department.
HIDOE replacing 11 inoperable fire alarm systems, 2 more schools report issues
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) says it’s working to replace inoperable fire alarm systems at 11 schools at a cost of about $14 million after confirming in December that nearly 10% of the state’s public schools failed fire inspections last school year.
What to do if your teaching license expires in 2024
The Hawaii Teachers Standards Board (HTSB) has asked the HSTA to remind members that teachers whose licenses expire in 2023 need to renew their licenses in a timely manner.
HIDOE plans to open temporary Maui school after spring break
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to complete construction on a temporary site for King Kamehameha III Elementary at Pulelehua on Maui at the end of February.
Wishing you a happy holiday season from your HSTA ʻohana!
The HSTA leadership would like to wish our union ʻohana a happy holiday season!
HIDOE officials grilled over plan to relinquish funds for 150+ school projects
The state schools superintendent admitted to lawmakers Wednesday that he didn’t know until late November about his own department’s plan to allow $465 million in school construction funds to lapse, bringing more than 150 projects to a halt, even though officials from his department had been working on the proposal since March.
Help shape the direction of our union at HSTA Convention!
If you want to help shape public education in Hawaiʻi and our union, run to become an HSTA state convention delegate!
Nānākuli High and Intermediate teacher will expand award-winning student sustainability program to Maui
Nānākuli High and Intermediate's award-winning recycling program will expand to Maui, thanks to Kumu Michelle Pieper.
Mental health resources for educators, students
Resources to help educators care for their own mental health and help children in their charge cope with crises Updated: December 15, 2023 Disaster Distress Helpline If you are experiencing anxiety, worry, sadness, anger, or other strong feelings of distress, call the federal government’s Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) at 1-800-985-5990 for crisis counseling and support. Call or text 24/7/365; standard text messaging, data rates apply. Press 2 for Spanish; interpretation services are available in 100+ languages. If you are deaf or hard of hearing and American Sign Language is your primary or preferred language, [...]