Federal health officials found “little evidence” that schools are meaningful contributors to the spread of COVID-19, based on available data.
Hawaii’s governor lowered his target budget reduction for DOE from 10% to 2.5%, which could translate to fewer teacher layoffs and cuts to after-school activities.
The Department of Education will present the schools’ proposed reorganization plans to the state Board of Education on Thursday.
A Kahuku mother sought to require the Department of Education to hear community members’ concerns before commenting on projects’ environmental impacts.
The initiative to develop digital lesson plans is being funded with $5 million in federal relief funds.
Hawaii’s Department of Education requested private tutoring proposals in October to address “unprecedented issues related to student learning” due to the pandemic.
The superintendent issued the new guidance to schools in a memo but said a decision on graduations will be made later.
The mob-led insurrection at the symbolic and hallowed institution offers teachable moments in the classroom.
In an update to members on Friday, the state teachers’ union said schools will begin surveying employees on their desire to receive a vaccine.