HSTA advises caution for those considering ‘distance learning’ positions in TATP

2022-03-04T13:51:26-10:00March 4, 2022|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , |

HSTA cautions all teachers applying for any position listed as “distance learning” to approach the opportunity with a full understanding of the expectations and possible consequences of accepting a transfer into such a position.

BOE approves streamlined telework protocols

2020-10-03T02:15:00-10:00October 3, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

At a special meeting, the Hawaii State Board of Education Thursday took steps to improve teacher telework approval procedures by requiring administrators to provide reasons in writing for rejecting those requests during the pandemic.

BOE approves streamlined telework protocols

2020-11-05T15:58:32-10:00October 3, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

At a special meeting, the Hawaii State Board of Education Thursday took steps to improve teacher telework approval procedures by requiring administrators to provide reasons in writing for rejecting those requests during the pandemic.

BOE chair recommends suspending in-person learning until directives met

2020-09-26T11:52:00-10:00September 26, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , |

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.

HSTA members speak out to BOE on telework, SPED concerns, more

2020-09-18T13:00:00-10:00September 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

At Thursday’s BOE meeting, Rosenlee testified about HSTA members’ concerns and said, “The lack of action and transparency from the DOE has put the lives and health of teachers, staff, and our students in jeopardy. This was clearly evident today when the Department of Education and the Department of Health announced metrics for reopening schools. HSTA was never consulted in the creation of these metrics.”

Sister, daughter of school clerk who died of COVID-19 make case for telework

2020-11-05T15:53:03-10:00September 18, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

Angie Choi, a school counselor at Dole Middle School, submitted testimony to the Board of Education Wednesday asking them on behalf of her late sister to assure that educators can telework during the pandemic.

HSTA submits testimony on behalf of nearly 200 educators who fear retaliation

2020-09-17T15:59:00-10:00September 17, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

In written testimony ahead of the BOE’s general meeting Thursday afternoon, members cited flawed Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) policies and procedures in response to COVID-19.

HSTA submits testimony on behalf of nearly 200 educators who fear retaliation

2020-09-17T15:59:00-10:00September 17, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

In written testimony ahead of the BOE’s general meeting Thursday afternoon, members cited flawed Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) policies and procedures in response to COVID-19.

Email the BOE for changes to keep our schools safe

2020-09-15T16:33:00-10:00September 15, 2020|Categories: News|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

We want to inform board members about the real conditions occurring in our schools during the coronavirus pandemic, especially with regards to schools where all teachers are being unilaterally denied telework when requested, and conditions in classrooms with in-person instruction, particularly those involving special education and fully self-contained educators.

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