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Ka'u High and Pahala Elementary School inducts new members to National Honor Society
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 11, 2022
Ka'u High and Pahala Elementary School recently held a ceremony to induct 15 new members to the National Honor Society (NHS).
NIU Valley Middle School teacher Zachary Morita earns HSTA's 2022 Stacy Award for Teaching Excellence
By Press Release | Apr 6, 2022
The Hawaii State Teachers Association’s S.T.A.C.Y. Award for Teaching Excellence recognizes a teacher who demonstrates leadership, dedication, and passion in five categories: scholarship, teaching, advocacy, community, and youth. It is one of the highest honors bestowed by the association.
HSTA recommends Josh Green for governor
By Press Release | Mar 28, 2022
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Lt. Gov. Josh Green’s campaign for governor
'I look forward to the opportunity: Ige appoints Keone Farias to lead School Facilities Authority
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Mar 24, 2022
When it comes to appointing a schools leader, it helps if a candidate was educated there. With that in mind, Gov. David Ige appointed Chad Keone Farias to serve as executive director of the School Facilities Authority.
HSTA Recommends Sylvia Luke for lieutenant governor
By Press Release | Mar 14, 2022
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is excited to announce our support for Sylvia Luke’s campaign for lieutenant governor.
Hawaii schools to receive $2.3 in increased funding for school meal programs: 'Mahalo to USDA'
By Emily Bevard | Jan 24, 2022
Schools in Hawaii are set to receive more than $2.3 million in increased funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help cover the cost of school meal programs.
The University of Hawaii opens applications for fall 2022 semester
By Bree Gonzales | Nov 17, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) is currently accepting applications for the fall 2022 semester.
Results of Hawaii student assessments 'emphasize the importance of having students back in the classroom'
By Bree Gonzales | Nov 17, 2021
Results of student assessments conducted by the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) revealed a downward trend in academic performance.
Ka'u High and Pahala Elementary School teacher followed her calling: 'I was predetermined by God to be a teacher'
By Savannah Howe | Oct 31, 2021
For Ka'u High & Pahala Elementary School (KHPES) teacher Pinky Grace Francisco, the call to a career in education was easy to answer.
Hilo Vulcans fans can return for soccer and volleyball games 'as long as they adhere to our new spectator policy'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 29, 2021
University of Hawaii at Hilo Vulcans fans may soon be allowed to return to in-person soccer and volleyball games, as long as they adhere to certain guidelines.
University of Hawaii at Hilo's Daelenn Tokunaga earns PacWest Player of the Week award
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 29, 2021
Daelenn Tokunaga earned her first PacWest Player of the Week award for women's soccer.
Two University of Hawaii at Hilo athletes earned Pepsi Athlete of the Week honors for volleyball and soccer
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 29, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo student-athletes, sophomore Sydney Gott and junior Viviana Poli, have been named Pepsi Athletes of the Week.
Kamuela teacher shares his wisdom after teaching at the Parker School for 26 years: 'It's constantly surprising'
By Zachary Richter | Oct 24, 2021
Kiyoshi Najita is an educator at the Parker School, where he has been for 26 years, teaching English, songwriting and philosophy.
UH Hilo marine science students receive funding to 'benefit the community and engage with local students'
By David Hutton | Oct 23, 2021
A pair of marine science majors at the University of Hawaii (UH) Hilo are the recipients of $1,000 each to continue their work on ocean conservation efforts.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 20 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 22, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 20, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 19 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 21, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 19, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 18 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 20, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
UH women's volleyball coach says it was a 'team effort' in their gritty performance against Dominican University
By Zachary Richter | Oct 20, 2021
The University of Hawaii at Hilo women's volleyball team, the Vulcans, attributed their stellar win to strong teamwork, which ultimately earned them five wins against the Dominican University Penguins.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge on Oct. 17 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Oct 19, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge on Oct. 17, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
‘Educators Make the World Go ‘Round’: Ka’u High School teacher Chayanee Brooks aims to inspire students to see learning as ‘more than a grade’
By Emily Bevard | Oct 19, 2021
Growing up in Thailand and teaching in Bangkok, Ka’u High School Language Arts teacher, Chayanee Brooks hopes to inspire her students to fall in love with what they learn.