| Board unanimously approves HIDOE’s request to modify graduation and standardized assessment requirements | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Board-approves-HIDOE-request-to-modify-graduation-and-standardized-assessment-requirements.aspx | Board unanimously approves HIDOE’s request to modify graduation and standardized assessment requirements | The Board of Education (BOE) unanimously voted today to approve the Hawaii State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) request to modify high school graduation and commencement requirements under Board Policy 102-15 for the graduating class of 2020. The plan recommends utilizing grades from the third quarter, which ended March 13, to determine the final grade for student courses. | | |
| HIDOE seeks approval to modify high school graduation requirements in light of COVID-19 impact | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-seeks-approval-to-modify-high-school-graduation-requirements-in-light-of-COVID-19-impact.aspx | HIDOE seeks approval to modify high school graduation requirements in light of COVID-19 impact | The Hawaii State Department of Education is seeking approval from the Board of Education (BOE) to modify high school graduation and commencement requirements under Board Policy 102-15 for the class of 2020. | | |
| School facilities closed to students through April 30 with the exception of grab-and-go meal sites | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/School-facilities-closed-to-students-through-April-30.aspx | School facilities closed to students through April 30 with the exception of grab-and-go meal sites | School facilities will remain closed to students through April 30, based on the latest guidance and information from health officials and elected leaders. Traditional, in-school instruction is on hold until schools reopen. Tips and tools gathered by HIDOE’s Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design are also available for the public at bit.ly/HIDOEVirtualLearningParentResource. | | |
| Public comments sought regarding state waiver for ESSA standardized testing due to COVID-19 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Public-comments-sought-regarding-state-waiver-for-ESSA-standardized-testing-due-to-COVID-19.aspx | Public comments sought regarding state waiver for ESSA standardized testing due to COVID-19 | In consideration of the health and safety of the students, faculty and staff, HIDOE has submitted its request to waive standardized testing, and associated accountability, school identification, and reporting requirements for school year 2019-20. | | |
| HIDOE receives approval to cancel federally mandated testing for school year 2019-20 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-receives-approval-to-cancel-federally-mandated-testing.aspx | HIDOE receives approval to cancel federally mandated testing for school year 2019-20 | The HIDOE received notification this afternoon from the USDOE that its expedited waiver request was approved. | | |
| HIDOE extends school closures, implements remote work to maintain essential functions | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-extends-school-closures-implements-remote-work-to-maintain-essential-functions.aspx | HIDOE extends school closures, implements remote work to maintain essential functions | The Hawaii State Department of Education will keep all public schools closed for a total of three weeks to help slow the spread of COVID-19. | | |
