Reduce your student loan debt before the federal waiver expires Oct. 31
Take advantage of the temporary Public Service Loan Forgiveness waiver by using the NEA’s free online tool to see if you can cut or even erase your monthly payments
How you can help save the Earth with your signature
The Hawaii State Department of Education and local nonprofit Kanu Hawaii are collecting 10,000 signatures from students and families to pledge for assuming greater responsibility in environmental stewardship through personal actions by April 22.
2022 health coverage (EUTF) open enrollment information
Open enrollment is the time for you to review whether the health coverage you have for yourself and your family continues to best meet your needs.
HSTA holds 49th annual state convention
On Saturday, 126 Hawaii State Teachers Association members from across the state gathered at the Hawaii Convention Center for the 49th annual State Convention. Elected member delegates gathered to debate and vote on policies that will steer the direction of the association.
Congratulations to our 2021 National Board Certified Teachers
The Hawaii State Teachers Association, the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE), and Kamehameha Schools held a ceremony Friday to celebrate dozens of teachers statewide who earned or recertified their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification in 2021.
HSTA honors music teacher as educator of the year
The Hawaii State Teachers Association named Zachary Morita, a music teacher at Niu Valley Middle School, as its 2022 S.T.A.C.Y. Award for Teaching Excellence recipient.
HSTA presents 2022 Friend of Youth Award to Maʻi Movement Hawaiʻi co-founder
This year’s recipient is Nikki-Ann Yee, co-founder of Maʻi Movement Hawaiʻi. The HSTA recognized Nikki at its annual state convention on Saturday, April 2, at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center.
Teacher pay bills pass final state House committee
The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s top priority bills, including those that would pay teachers based on their years of service, secure funding for shortage differentials, and reinstate 21 hours of job-embedded professional development, cleared a large milestone Friday when the important state House Finance Committee unanimously voted to advance them.
Final testimony needed by 3 p.m. Thursday on salary compression, shortage differentials, 21 hours
This Friday, April 1, the state House Finance Committee will hear bills that are important to ensure the state can attract and retain experienced educators and ease the teacher shortage crisis.
HSTA supports LG Josh Green for governor
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s campaign for governor. The HSTA announced the recommendation at a news conference Friday morning at HSTA headquarters in Honolulu.