Terri Inefuku2021-04-01T10:11:00-10:00April 1, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: addendum, coronavirus, COVID-19, FAQ, frequently asked questions, Hawaii State Department of Education, Health and Safety Handbook, HIDOE, memorandum of understanding, mou, reopening schools, school reopening|
This guidance is provided as a member resource regarding the agreement reached with the State of Hawaii and the Hawaii Board of Education to amend the June 2020 memorandum of understanding related to COVID-19 response for school year 2020-2021 and the corresponding coronavirus preparation and response letter dated July 13, 2020.
Terri Inefuku2021-03-25T13:46:55-10:00March 25, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: GIG, Good Idea Grant, grant application, grant program, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, PSHF, Public Schools of Hawaii Foundation|
Educators, or teams of teachers, can submit their ideas for creative classroom projects — the more innovative and engaging for students, the better.
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.
kkerr@hsta.org2021-03-03T15:40:20-10:00March 3, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: AIP, artifacts of instructional practice, EES, evaluator, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, Institute, observation, principals|
As a result of the feedback received during Institute workshops from many educators, it was crucial that the EES Joint Committee teacher leaders addressed pressing concerns regarding observations and the use of the newly-implemented AIP to the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Terri Inefuku2021-03-02T18:36:31-10:00March 2, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: Board of Education, coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, face-to-face learning, Hawaii State Department of Education, impact bargaining, school reopening|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association Board of Directors voted to support our negotiations team conducting impact bargaining with the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) on wider implementation of face-to-face learning in the fourth quarter.
Terri Inefuku2021-02-05T15:18:17-10:00February 3, 2021|Categories: COVID-19, News|Tags: cases, Corey Rosenlee, coronavirus, COVID-19, Donna Mercado Kim, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, legislature, michelle kidani, Senate Committee on Education|
A bill requiring the Hawaii Department of Education to publish a weekly report naming the public schools that have COVID-19 cases among students and staff unanimously passed the Senate Education Committee Wednesday.
Evan Kumasaki2020-12-19T13:22:00-10:00December 19, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: FAQs, frequently asked questions, furloughs, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, HSTA, pay cuts, public charter schools|
The Hawaii State Teachers Association is pursuing legal action regarding violations of the contract caused by imposed furloughs. Pending further developments, HSTA has developed a list of frequently asked questions, including information regarding public charter teachers.
Evan Kumasaki2020-12-12T05:31:00-10:00December 12, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: free, Hawaii State Department of Education, Hawaiian language, HIDOE, Office of Hawaiian Education, olelo Hawaii|
In an effort to expand the use of ‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i, the Office of Hawaiian Education is offering an Introductory Level ‘Ōlelo Hawaiʻi course (in two locations) to all Hawai‘i Department of Education (HIDOE) employees (certificated, classified, casual hires, and substitutes).
Evan Kumasaki2020-10-07T10:12:00-10:00October 7, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: grab and go, Hawaii State Department of Education, meals|
Meals will be distributed at 203 public schools and can be picked up at the nearest participating school Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and designated school breaks. Unlike during the summer, meal distribution will be at lunchtime only.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-28T06:37:00-10:00August 28, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, DOE, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, surge testing, test|
The department is encouraging everyone to get tested, especially if you don't feel well or have had close contact with someone with COVID-19. You may get tested during work hours with supervisor approval and your proof of registration voucher.
