HSTA Government Relations

Reminder!!! Please check your personal e-mail for this important survey!! Members we want your input!! Thank you to the many members who have responded, but we need everyone to respond please! We need your voice! Mahalo!!!
(Survey closes September 14th!)

Teacher-driven advocacy can lead to major wins for public education. HSTA members, help your Government Relations Committee determine priorities as we continue to fight for improvements for our schools, educators, and keiki! Check your personal email for a survey link. 📩

At the National Conference for State Legislatures!!
It’s so touching that at every session they send their hearts out to Maui. Glad NEA and so many are working with us to find ways to support Maui. ❤️

Wildfires close all Maui public schools, except Hāna, through Friday Affected members asked to complete HSTA fire impact survey

Updated: August 9, 2023 Firefighters continue to battle raging wildfires in Lāhainā, Pūlehu and Upcountry Maui that were fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora as it passed south of ...

Educators champion legislative action against va**ng, electronic smoking products
HSTA members spotlight harmful consequences in schools, classrooms

Educators champion legislative action against va**ng, electronic smoking products HSTA members spotlight harmful consequences in schools, classrooms Posted: May 23, 2023 Teachers say a bill to tax and regulate electronic smoking devices and e-liquids in Hawaiʻi is a strong first

Lawmakers approve $50K grant to restart educator externship program The externships will provide real-world experiences outside of education to benefit students

Posted: May 19, 2023

State lawmakers approved a $50,000 grant in aid request this month that will provide funds to restart

Today, Sunday, May7th, at 7:30am Hawaii time!! Register now!!

Honoring Teachers’ Voices: A National Town Hall Event | NEA Join us on Sunday, May 7 at 1:30 PM ET for a special Teacher Appreciation Week kickoff event!

Conference! Stay abreast of assignments, meetings, and all things conference by selecting the "Conference Committees" bar on the "Reports and Lists" page. You'll find it in the fourth gray box on the Legislature's homepage (https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/).

UH West Oʻahu cybersecurity students earn state and national honors | University of Hawaiʻi System News The UH West Oʻahu program is currently ranked No. 14 in the nation by the National Cyber League.