Big Isle pediatricians to DOE: ‘Open our schools’
In a letter sent to Superintendent Christina Kishimoto and local complex area superintendents, six East Hawaii pediatricians — Lauren Stuart,...
Education
Why more kids aren’t back at school; Despite low COVID case counts, administrators say numerous hurdles remain
Despite relatively low COVID-19 infection rates on the Big Island, some schools have opted to continue with distance learning this...
Tutoring could help reverse loss of learning in Hawaii public middle schools
The state Department of Education plans to offer special one-on-one tutoring and continue expanded summer school programs this year to...
The DOE Plans To Use Private Tutors To Help Struggling Students Catch Up…Hawaii’s Department of Education requested private tutoring proposals in October to address “unprecedented issues related to student learning” due to the pandemic.
Help is on the way for Hawaii students who are struggling academically during the pandemic. In what appears to be...
UH-Hilo chancellor responds to criticism from Faculty Congress
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/11/hawaii-news/uh-hilo-chancellor-responds-to-criticism-from-faculty-congress/
No decisions yet about how UH-Hilo will address governor’s proposed $5.7M budget cut
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/01/06/hawaii-news/no-decisions-yet-about-how-uh-hilo-will-address-governors-proposed-5-7m-budget-cut/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES PIVOT TO DELIVER LEARNING SAFELY
Transforming entire statewide education systems in a pandemic is no small feat, but Hawai‘i’s public schools and the University of...
Ige’s budget includes $5.7M reduction for UH-Hilo
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2020/12/31/hawaii-news/iges-budget-includes-5-7m-reduction-for-uh-hilo/
‘Village’ secures KeikiDesks for Waimea Middle students
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/30/features/village-secures-keikidesks-for-waimea-middle-students/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Details of Hawaii Department of Education finances released after long tug of war
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/12/27/hawaii-news/details-of-hawaii-doe-finances-released-after-long-tug-of-war/
UH system anticipates financial challenges as it navigates pandemic
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/12/18/hawaii-news/uh-system-anticipates-financial-challenges-as-it-navigates-pandemic/
Schools Provide A Critical Safety Net For Kids. Can They Do That Via Zoom? …Youth advocates and school staff worry students are not getting the proper counseling or basic social services available in a regular school setting.
When a student shows up in class with a bruise or another possible sign of abuse, staff are required to...
Public preschool options in Hawaii vary during pandemic
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/12/16/hawaii-news/public-preschool-options-in-hawaii-vary-during-pandemic/
Lawmakers discuss future of child care, early childhood education
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/16/hawaii-news/lawmakers-discuss-future-of-child-care-early-childhood-education/
Free grab-and-go meals for kids extended through June at Hawaii public schools
Public schools across Hawaii will continue serving free “grab-and-go” meals to all students through June 30, after the U.S. Department...
Many students choose in-person classes at Hawaii’s Catholic schools
Hawaii’s Catholic schools were among the first to open their doors to students for in-person classes in August, and the...
Fears grow of furlough-driven teacher exodus
Public school teachers say they still have not recovered from the “Furlough Fridays” education cuts of 2009 and 2010 —...
State schools preparing for furloughs
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2020/12/13/hawaii-news/state-schools-preparing-for-furloughs/
DOE Reveals Furlough Plan For Teachers, Other Employees
Hawaii’s 13,000 teachers and other Department of Education employees will have to take six to 10 days of unpaid leave...
First-quarter grades reveal Hawaii public school students’ struggles in adapting to learning during the pandemic
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2020/12/09/hawaii-news/first-quarter-grades-reveal-hawaii-public-school-students-struggles-in-adapting-to-learning-during-the-pandemic/
