The Hawaii State Department of Education announced today that it will continue the Learn from Home phase of distance learning for most students statewide through the first quarter, which ends October 2, 2020. (Niu Valley Middle School will continue the same schedule that we are currently in for the remainder of the quarter).
Ahead of the August 17 return of students for the 2020-21 school year, the Department announced most schools would shift the majority of instruction to distance learning for at least the first four weeks of the academic year. This extends that by three weeks for the remainder of the first quarter.
The extension applies to all Oahu schools and most neighbor island schools. Hana High & Elementary School on Maui and Kilohana Elementary, Maunaloa Elementary and Molokai Middle schools on Molokai will continue their current models.
During the Learn from Home phase, schools will continue offering learning hubs on campus to provide connectivity for students who need it. Schools will also continue educational programming for vulnerable students as previously identified.
Complex area superintendents will work with school principals to develop transition plans for the second quarter, with considerations for community-specific needs. The Department will continue to work closely with state, county and health officials to assess if and when students can safely return to in-person blended learning models. As decisions are made, schools will communicate with families.