Frequently asked questions relating to COVID-19 and schools
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is working hard to ensure that information is being communicated in an accurate and timely manner. We are actively discussing our members' most important concerns with the Hawaii State Department of Education and continue to update our frequently asked questions.
Featured posts
This section contains a collection of important updates that may be frequently referenced by our members. Please note, we regularly post additional information relating to COVID-19 in our news feed, which you can view using the button below.
View all COVID-related updates here
Contact HSTA
If you have school-specific questions or issues, please reach out to your school-level leaders or UniServ Director for assistance. You can also submit your question or report an issue online here .
Links and resources
Hawaii State Department of Education
- HIDOE COVID-19 web page
- HIDOE COVID-19 memos
- HIDOE COVID-19 FAQs
- School sites distributing grab-and-go meals
Students, educators may qualify for free internet
Charter will offer Spectrum Internet up to 100 Mbps for free, including in-home Wi-Fi, to new subscriber households with teachers or K-12 or college students for 60 days. Read more >>
NEA Today: Schools and coronavirus
The latest news, resources, guidance, and support from the National Education Association, along with resources from other health and education organizations. Read more >>
COVID-19 official health information
COVID-19 response in Hawaii
The Hawaii State Teachers Association respectfully asks for your patience during this crisis. HSTA leaders and staff are doing their best to provide you with accurate information, but we often don’t have all the answers when you ask. Our leaders have been in frequent touch with top Hawaii State Department of Education officials and continue to offer feedback and advice on various changes. That being said, we sometimes find out about major announcements only when they are made public. We may need to consult with the HIDOE before we can offer you accurate guidance. Mahalo for your dedication and resilience as we continue to advocate for our members and our keiki.