HSTA, educators respond to inaccurate claims by governor, superintendent
Nothing would make HSTA happier than if their statements were a reality, but teachers have been telling us the exact opposite.
HSTA taking legal action over HIDOE’s unsafe reopening plans
Returning students to in-person learning, especially during a time when Hawaii has the fastest growing infection rate in the country with today’s one-day record of 355 cases, creates an unsafe working condition for members of Bargaining Unit 05.
Most neighbor island schools will join Oahu schools with distance learning
On Tuesday, HIDOE announced public schools on Kauai, Hawaii Island, and Maui County, with the exception of Molokai schools and Hana High & Elementary, will transition to full distance learning for the first four weeks of the 2020–21 school year.
HSTA alarmed by lack of transparency about coronavirus cases at Hawaii’s public schools
Over the last few days, teachers across the state have contacted HSTA to report confirmed COVID-19 cases at four schools. In each of these cases, teachers were notified, but parents and the greater public were not. This is happening less than one week before students are supposed to return for face-to-face learning and testing on school campuses.
HSTA has serious concerns about HIDOE’s three-phase reopening plan
HSTA was not consulted nor notified prior to Friday’s announcement, and learned of the developments alongside the public. HSTA has subsequently demanded impact bargaining with the employer as the changes would have ramifications on numerous parts of our current contract.
HSTA advocates for 100% distance learning through at least 1st quarter
HSTA President Corey Rosenlee said, “Hawaii can no longer pretend we are not in the middle of a pandemic and that somehow our keiki and our teachers are impervious to this virus. As teachers, we know how important education is, but we are most concerned about the lives of every one of our students. Online classwork cannot replace face-to-face learning, but it ensures that learning continues and that our keiki and our communities remain safe.”
HSTA, HIDOE reach agreement on school calendar change
HSTA and HIDOE reached agreement on a joint contract interpretation that accounts for the modifications needed to address the operational aspects of what was to be the first nine (9) student days of the school year.
HSTA offers guidance for teachers with health concerns during COVID-19
As COVID-19 is a new disease, there is limited information regarding risk factors and the research continues to evolve and change. Our FAQs are provided as a reference and should not be considered exhaustive as each individual's situation may differ.
Share your virtual best practices as an NEA Distance Learning Educator
This leadership opportunity is designed to support the shifting needs of educators during the COVID-19 pandemic. DLEs design and facilitate webinars related to quality teaching and learning at a distance.
Board votes to delay students’ return to school until Aug. 17
The change gives school staff an additional nine days for training and preparation before students to return to class.