kkerr@hsta.org2021-07-21T20:00:54-10:00July 21, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: distance learning, in-person, options, Osa Tui, remote, teaching|
The release of distance learning options for families late Wednesday by the Hawaii State Department of Education "is a positive step, but from what we see, teachers are still going to be expected to teach simultaneously online and in-person which the Board of Education last week agreed should not happen," Hawaii State Teachers Association President Osa Tui, Jr. said.
kkerr@hsta.org2021-07-14T09:17:39-10:00July 14, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: board, Board of Education, BOE, catherine payne, christina kishimoto, distance learning, DOE, HSTA, Osa Tui, remote instruction, reopening, students|
For every teacher the state dedicates to distance learning when students return to class in August, it would need to pull a teacher out of the classroom, state Schools Superintendent Christina Kishimoto said Tuesday.
Terri Inefuku2021-05-17T16:55:12-10:00May 17, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: 2021-22, christina kishimoto, Corey Rosenlee, coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, DOE, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, in-person learning, masks, pandemic, principals, school year, social distancing, sports, superintendent, vaccine|
As more residents get vaccinated and restrictions ease on public gatherings and other precautions, the Hawaii State Department of Education says all Hawaii public schools will fully reopen for in-person learning next school year.
Terri Inefuku2021-03-15T12:02:34-10:00March 15, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, Negotiations, News|Tags: 6 feet, agreement, CDC, coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, distancing, DOH, Hawaii Department of Health, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, in-person learning, school reopening, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|
The agreement provides a framework to allow schools to increase the number of students returning to campuses in the fourth quarter for in-person learning, especially students in elementary schools.
Evan Kumasaki2020-10-24T07:13:00-10:00October 24, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Amy Perruso, CAS, Cedric Gates, complex area superintendent, coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, furloughs, lawmakers, Leeward Chapter, Maile Shimabukuro, pay cuts, Sione Thompson, Stacelynn Eli, talk story, town hall|
Educators who teach along the Leeward coast of Oahu gathered virtually this week to share their stories and concerns with area lawmakers who said they do not support educator pay reductions.
Evan Kumasaki2020-10-23T22:49:00-10:00October 23, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: blended learning, CDC, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, DOH, guidance, in-person, learn from home, metrics, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|
According to Hawaii State Teachers Association analysis of the new metrics, the DOH standards are not well aligned with risk-level metrics issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:56:24-10:00October 22, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: conference, distance learning, HSTA, hybrid, presenter, SHiNE, Supporting Hawaii's New Educators, virtual, workshop|
HSTA is currently looking for members who can present a virtual workshop on a technique, tool, approach, and/or tips that are successful in your classroom or with your students.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:57:00-10:00October 17, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, covid, distance learning, HIDOE, innovation grant, study, unit|
HIDOE and public charter school teachers are encouraged to work collaboratively in teams or individually to design various curriculums to support fellow educators who are engaged in distance learning or hybrid classrooms.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:58:03-10:00October 10, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: assistance, bill, Corey Rosenlee, Cory Booker, distance learning, federal, Hirono, Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act, LOAA"/>, Mazie Hirono, PD, professional development, Senate, training|
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D, Hawaii), along with her colleague U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D, N.J.) announced their plan Friday to introduce the Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (LOAA), which would improve distance and blended learning in our public schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
Evan Kumasaki2020-09-26T11:52:00-10:00September 26, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: action, Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, Department of Health, distance learning, guidance, hybrid, in-person learning, telework, testimony|
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting next week during which it will vote on a proposal to temporarily suspend changes to in-person or hybrid learning at schools, set up clearer reopening guidelines, and consider a measure making it easier for public school teachers to be granted telework options during the pandemic.
