by Deborah Bond-Upson | Jan 22, 2024 | COVID-19, Family Engagement, Legislative News, National Education Issues, Pandemic
While tutoring, chronic absenteeism and extra-learning time are shared priorities, some point to an “urgency gap” between educators and parents. — Read on...
by Deborah Bond-Upson | Sep 1, 2021 | COVID-19, NEWS - BLOG, Pandemic, Petition, Talk Story, Virtual Learning
COVID-19 Public School Hopes: Given the continuing pandemic and reports of inconsistent health protocols, we urge the Hawaii DOE (HIDOE) to: Provide safe conditions for students and teachers. Hawai‘i public school board, administrators, teachers, and families are all...
by Deborah Bond-Upson | Sep 1, 2021 | COVID-19, Pandemic
Many students, families, and educators looked forward to a return to in-person learning this fall but now find themselves on a pandemic roller coaster as the school year opens with a surge of COVID-19 cases. If we drive policy with science, not politics, we can ensure...