Evan Kumasaki2021-02-05T01:24:56-10:00January 23, 2021|Categories: News|Tags: HIDOE, memo, paid time, shots, vaccinations, vaccines|
After the HSTA advocated for its members to receive paid time to get their COVID-19 vaccines, School Superintendent Christina Kishimoto sent a memo Friday authorizing that to Hawaii Department of Education employees.
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 Kumasaki2021-02-07T18:05:42-10:00November 19, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: Aupuni Palapala, College of Education, Department of Education, fellowship, Hawaiian, HIDOE, Office of Hawaiian Education, professional development, University of Hawaii at Manoa|
A partnership between HIDOE Office of Hawaiian Education and UH Manoa College of Education
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 Kumasaki2020-08-28T06:37:00-10:00August 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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-28T05:41:00-10:00August 28, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: complex area superintendents, coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, DOE, first quarter, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, learn from home|
The extension applies to all Oahu schools and most neighbor island schools.
Evan Kumasaki2020-11-05T15:47:34-10:00August 15, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: concerns, Corey Rosenlee, COVID-19, DOE, Eric Seitz, grab and go, HGEA, HIDOE, impact bargaining, Negotiations, Osa Tui, protocols, questions, reopening, requirements, restrictions, safety, sanitizing, school, social distancing|
Many principals and complex area superintendents have drastically changed their approach, opting for grab-and-go arrangements to keep the number of students on campuses much lower than originally planned.
Evan Kumasaki2020-08-08T12:56:00-10:00August 8, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, distance learning, Hawaii State Department of Education, HIDOE, reopening, schools|
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.
Evan Kumasaki2020-07-18T13:14:00-10:00July 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Education, HIDOE, school reopening|
While the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) believes in the importance of ensuring students are provided instructional services in school year 2020–21, it should not be at the cost of a safe educational environment.
