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 | Jan 22, 2024 | Legislative News, School Funding
Hawaii public school officials are arguing for more money to restore state budget cuts, cover inflation, continue students’ academic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and insulate against coming “funding cliffs,” but some state legislators are pressing them to first...
by Deborah Bond-Upson | Aug 27, 2021 | Legislative News, NEWS - BLOG, Pandemic
We were invited by Rep. Amy Perruso to present to the Keiki Caucus today, a gathering of legislators and others committed to Hawai‘i public education. Osa Tui spoke of the complex and serious problems of health, safety, and instruction at today’s meeting....
by Deborah Bond-Upson | Mar 13, 2021 | Family Engagement, Legislative News, NEWS - BLOG, Resources, School Funding
How to Get Involved Find your legislator: www.capitol.hawaii.gov/fyl Capitol website: capitol.hawaii.gov Access Bills on School Funding Reliability by typing their # in on the capitol website: SB815, HB611 Learn about the legislative process: lrb.hawaii.gov/par...
by Deborah Bond-Upson | Feb 24, 2020 | Legislative News, NEWS - BLOG, Trauma, Vaping
Parents for Public Schools of Hawai‘i Key Bills 1) Teacher Salaries- nothing to do now, we have testified. Next action will be needed when SB2488 crosses over. 2) Vaping and Flavored Tobacco – we will be at hearings tomorrow Tues 2/25 in room 016 at 12:30pm to...
