HSTA, NEA call for Israel, Hamas cease-fire
The National Education Association’s (NEA) Board of Directors Saturday renewed its call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, adopting a call to action that reflects the organization’s hope for peace.
Hirono proposes bill to collect better student data on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders
U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D, Hawaii) Thursday reintroduced the All Students Count Act of 2023, which would require more comprehensive and equitable disaggregation of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) student data in K-12 schools, helping to ensure that AANHPI student groups are better accounted for and supported by schools across the country.
Hirono reports on benefits of American Rescue Plan
“I appreciate the integral role schools and teachers play in the lives of our keiki and the community so I thought this information would be of use to you.”
Hirono, Booker announce bill to improve K-12 distance, blended learning during COVID-19
U.S. Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D, Hawaii), along with her colleague U.S. Sen. Cory Booker (D, N.J.) announced their plan Friday to introduce the Learning Opportunity and Achievement Act (LOAA), which would improve distance and blended learning in our public schools during the coronavirus pandemic.
Pay cuts less likely as Congress poised to give states more federal aid
Pay cuts for Hawaii state employees seem less likely after a new $470 billion coronavirus relief plan appeared ready for Congressional approval, while the president said further aid to state and localities would be discussed as part of the next aid package.