Student Press Freedom Bill Dies In Committee
A bill strengthening Hawaii student journalists’ First Amendment protections was near crossing the finish line.
New Complex Area Superintendents For Kauai, Oahu’s West Side
In total, three veteran complex area superintendents are retiring from DOE.
State Teachers Union, DOE Agree To Reopening Terms
The framework includes basic safeguards for health and safety and instructional and training time.
Board of Education Member’s Re-Confirmation Gets Committee Approval
Kili Namauu’s confirmation to a second term was not automatic, stalling when the Legislature was last back in session in May.
Teachers Report Difficulties In Reaching Students, Remote Learning During School Closures
The survey went out to all Department of Education teachers and students, with a parent survey now in progress.
DOE Will Share More School Reopening Plans In July
The school superintendent also shared some preliminary results of a parent survey that went out in early June.
Face Masks, Temperature Checks: The New Reality For Summer School Students
The Department of Education’s in-person, summer learning hubs offer a trial run for how many schools may operate when they reopen in the COVID-19 era.
Hawaii Is Spending $16M In聽Federal Aid For Summer Learning Programs
The money is part of a broader $43 million the Hawaii Department of Education received from a federal coronavirus relief package.
Teachers, Just Like Other Working Parents, Are In A Bind Over Lack Of Child Care
Many child care centers have shuttered, delayed reopening or increased tuition due to the pandemic. That leaves many teachers who need to return to their classrooms with few options for their kids.
Danny De Gracia: Let’s Use The COVID-19 Crisis To Improve Hawaii’s Schools
Many DOE buildings are old and in need of repair. The current closures are a chance to make that happen.