Hawaii's public school teachers are starting the new academic year with a welcome boost in pay, thanks to a recently negotiated contract between the state's educators and the Department of Education. The agreement, inked by the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA), will see most teachers receive a raise, with some educators set to gain as much as a 10% increase in their salaries. The contract's terms are expected to benefit over 13,000 public school teachers across the state, providing a much-needed financial relief for many educators who have been working under tight budgets. As the new school year kicks off, educators and administrators alike are hailing the contract as a major win for Hawaii's teaching community.
Thanks to HSTA contract, new school year brings a raise for most teachers Hawaii State Teachers Association