Lawmaker, former teacher, HSTA staffer Mark Nakashima dies
State Rep. Mark Nakashima, a former public school teacher and Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association UniServ Director who served 17 years in the state Legislature representing parts of east Hawaiʻi Island, has died. He was 61.
HSTA Communications team earns 18 national awards of excellence
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association’s Communications Department took top honors at the national level for its work in writing, video, and digital campaigns. HSTA was recognized with 18 first-place awards and best-in-show honors at the State Education Association Communicators conference in Philadelphia in June.
Teacher shortage differentials will continue for SY 2024–25
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) confirmed that shortage differentials for classroom teachers in special education, hard-to-staff locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs will continue through SY 2024–25.
Kauaʻi community leader receives national human and civil rights award
Fred “Peleke” Flores, field operations and cultural resources manager with Mālama Hulē‘ia, received the Ellison S. Onizuka Memorial Award from the National Education Association in Philadelphia Wednesday.
Hawaiʻi delegation thanks NEA members for support following deadly wildfires
Mahalo to all of our NEA ʻohana for your unprecedented outpouring of support and generosity for our members and retirees in the days, weeks, and months following the fires.
Hawaiʻi educators encourage NEA members to join Aloha Caucus
Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association Windward Chapter member Kana Naipo wants everyone, especially those outside Hawaiʻi, to know that aloha is more than just a greeting.
Aspiring educators forge ‘eye-opening’ connections in Philadelphia
Three aspiring educators from the University of Hawaiʻi–West Oʻahu traveled to Philadelphia to learn more about the profession, connect with fellow educators across the country, share the challenges they face and discuss solutions.
Family, friends of murdered Kauaʻi woman seek help in cold case
On July 3, 2010, Amber Jackson’s body was found by hunting dogs in a remote location in Kealia. According to autopsy results, she suffered from what appeared to be blunt force trauma to her head.
HSTA releases 2024 primary election recommendations
HSTA recommends candidates who are strong supporters of public education, our educators, labor, and are committed to creating a better future for our keiki.
Celebrate Juneteenth with resources for educators
HSTA President Osa Tui, Jr., said, “While we celebrate the history of our country with a holiday like Independence Day later this summer, it is important that we also recognize that our country has its roots based upon the exploitation of human slavery and indentured servitude. Education is the cornerstone of our democracy and making sure that we keep ourselves fully aware of our past helps to ensure that we don’t make those same mistakes in the future.”