| 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. | | |
| HIDOE employees to begin remote work March 19, schools to close March 30 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-employees-to-begin-remote-work-March-19,-schools-to-close-March-30.aspx | HIDOE employees to begin remote work March 19, schools to close March 30 | HIDOE will close its offices except for essential functions effective Thursday, March 19. Schools will close March 30 following the extension of spring break | | |
