A roundup of updates issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education
This page contains updates issued by the Hawaii State Department of Education related to coronavirus (COVID-19).
Monday, September 21, 2020 / Number of views (13369)
Important information from HMSA and Kaiser Permanente
Flu season usually starts in October, peaks in December, and can last through the following May. The flu shot is your best defense against the virus and a safe, effective way to protect the people around you.
Friday, September 18, 2020 / Number of views (470)
Nearly 200 educators across the state submitted anonymous testimony as a reality check during COVID-19
At Thursday’s BOE meeting, Rosenlee testified about HSTA members’ concerns and said, “The lack of action and transparency from the DOE has put the lives and health of teachers, staff, and our students in jeopardy. This was clearly evident today when the Department of Education and the Department of Health announced metrics for reopening schools. HSTA was never consulted in the creation of these metrics.”
Thursday, September 17, 2020 / Number of views (2297)
Dayna Inouye, Angie Choi worked at Dole Middle School; Cameron Inouye-Ng teaches at Makalapa Elementary
Angie Choi, a school counselor at Dole Middle School, submitted testimony to the Board of Education Wednesday asking them on behalf of her late sister to assure that educators can telework during the pandemic.
Thursday, September 17, 2020 / Number of views (5793)
HSTA Board of Directors supports 100-percent distance learning through at least first semester
In written testimony ahead of the BOE’s general meeting Thursday afternoon, members cited flawed Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) policies and procedures in response to COVID-19.
Wednesday, September 16, 2020 / Number of views (2378)
Push for 100% distance learning, telework, and health guidance
We want to inform board members about the real conditions occurring in our schools during the coronavirus pandemic, especially with regards to schools where all teachers are being unilaterally denied telework when requested, and conditions in classrooms with in-person instruction, particularly those involving special education and fully self-contained educators.
Monday, September 14, 2020 / Number of views (712)
An office employee has died and others from the school are quarantined
Dole Middle School’s principal notified employees about the death via email shortly before 9 p.m. Wednesday. The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) has refused to approve telework for any Dole teachers, despite the fact that many of them have no students in their classes.
Friday, September 11, 2020 / Number of views (1936)
The union’s prohibited practice complaint is on hold
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is pleased to report a positive development in our prohibited practice complaint regarding the state’s refusal to bargain over rapidly changing coronavirus threats to our members.
Friday, September 11, 2020 / Number of views (2990)
Series designed to help members master the ins and outs of distance learning
Join NEA Teacher Quality in a series of webinars designed to help you master the ins and outs of distance learning.
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 / Number of views (851)
Share your stories, concerns with HSTA officers in live virtual event Thursday
HSTA’s officers want to hear about front-line teachers’ school reopening concerns in a virtual listening session on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Friday, September 4, 2020 / Number of views (589)