Evan Kumasaki2020-09-22T12:35:00-10:00September 22, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: National Education Association, NEA, professional learning, resources, website|
The NEA has been working to update and consolidation its professional learning resources. You no longer need several bookmarks to find high-quality professional learning opportunities.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:52:50-10:00September 22, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: AFCEA Hawaii, grants, STEM|
For the first time, the Hawaii chapter of the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA Hawaii) is offering science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) grants to teachers and others associated with teaching STEM subjects to Hawaii students.
Evan Kumasaki2022-05-03T09:56:53-10:00September 19, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: ballot, ballots, by mail, candidates, election, endorse, endorsements, general, general election, HSTA, mail-in, race, races, recommendations, recommends, register, vote|
The HSTA has announced its recommended candidates for the November general election. Don't forget to register to vote by Oct. 5 and send in your ballot as soon as possible for the Nov. 3 election.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:53:01-10:00September 19, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, flu, flu shot|
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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-18T13:00:00-10:00September 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework, testimony|
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.”
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:53:03-10:00September 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Angie Choi, Board of Education, BOE, coronavirus, COVID-19, Dayne Inouye, died, distance, dole middle school, telework, testimony|
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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-17T15:59:00-10:00September 17, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework, testimony|
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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-17T15:59:00-10:00September 17, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework, testimony|
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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-15T16:33:00-10:00September 15, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework, testimony|
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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-15T16:33:00-10:00September 15, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, special education, telework, testimony|
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.
