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.
Frequently asked questions relating to coronavirus (COVID-19) and schools
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is working hard to ensure that our members' health and safety remain a priority, our contract and employment rights are preserved, and information is being communicated in an accurate and timely manner.
HSTA, state reach agreement to restore job-embedded PD
The Hawaii State Teachers Association this week reached an agreement with Schools Superintendent Keith Hayashi and Gov. David Ige to restore 21 hours of job-embedded professional development (PD), including both the return of the paid time and three PD credits.
HIDOE releases health and safety guidance for the 2022–23 school year
On July 26, 2022, the Hawaii State Department of Education updated its health and safety guidance for schools for the 2022–23 school year including some significant changes.
HSTA free college program suspended
The HSTA Higher Education Benefit program, or Free College Benefit, has been suspended as Eastern Gateway Community College (EGCC), Central State University and Paul Quinn College resolve regulatory compliance issues related to the program with the U.S. Department of Education.
Know Your Rights: 21 hours of job-embedded professional development
Lots of PD questions come up at the end of the school year. Find answers here.