Three Lahaina schools to reopen to students starting Oct. 16

2023-09-26T13:49:33-10:00September 26, 2023|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) Tuesday announced reopening details for three Lahaina public schools, and said the federal government will build a new temporary school site after deadly wildfires in August shuttered the schools for nearly two months.

HIDOE announces changes to COVID-19 protocols

2022-03-24T16:26:07-10:00March 24, 2022|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

On March 23, the Hawaii State Department of Education issued announcements related to changing COVID-19 protocols. Of note, masks will continue to be mandated in indoor settings such as classroom spaces.

Changes in HIDOE COVID-19 protocols likely; still under review for now

2022-03-04T13:33:05-10:00March 4, 2022|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaii State Teachers Association has reached out to the HIDOE and confirmed that all COVID-19 mitigation and health and safety policies remain in place for now. The HIDOE is awaiting guidance from the Hawaii Department of Health (HDOH) before announcing any changes.

HSTA Board of Directors unanimously supports closure of Red Hill fuel storage facility

2022-01-14T17:53:43-10:00January 14, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposal calling on the U.S. Navy to close its Red Hill fuel tanks which have contaminated drinking water. HSTA’s board approved the proposal Friday, which calls for an immediate emptying of fuel and a full closure of the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.

Lawmakers push health department to do more to keep communities, schools safe

2021-09-05T18:17:33-10:00September 3, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , |

Several state senators Friday raised issues and concerns to Hawaii Department of Health Director Dr. Libby Char over what more the state can do to support schools as COVID-19 cases remain at all-time highs and school clusters have been acknowledged for the first time this school year.

HSTA supports continued mask-wearing, distance learning options for 2021–22 school year

2021-07-09T18:45:54-10:00July 9, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Hawaii State Teachers Association has always said that it’s best to follow the science, and we look forward to seeing what guidance our state departments of health and education issue based on today’s recommendations.

HSTA reaches agreement to increase 4th quarter in-person learning

2021-03-15T12:02:34-10:00March 15, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, Negotiations, News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

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.

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