To: WIS Colleagues
From: Debbie Anderson
Aloha, Teachers,
Aloha, Teachers,
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GOVERNOR’S OFFICE NEWS RELEASE: Governor Ige names ESSA team members
Posted on Apr 28, 2016 in Latest News, Newsroom, Press Releases
ESSA Team will develop blueprint for Hawai‘i’s education
HONOLULU –Gov. David Ige today announced the names of the newly selected members of the Governor’s Team on ESSA –Every Student Succeeds Act. The team will work to develop a blue print for Hawai‘i’s public schools that is consistent with ESSA and will maximize opportunities and possibilities for Hawai‘i to transform education.
The team was selected by Gov. Ige based on recommendations and applications, including one recommendation each from Senate President Ronald Kouchi and House Speaker Joe Souki.
“Our goal was to get a good cross-section of stakeholders with diverse backgrounds and experiences. The work of the ESSA team will be an inclusive process that will involve town meetings and a summit to allow all to participate,”said Gov. Ige.
The ESSA team will ultimately be responsible for assessing the current public school system and identifying areas of need.
Gov. Ige appointed Darrel Galera as chairman of the ESSA team earlier this month.
Here is a complete list of members:
Here is a complete list of members:
Philip Bossert Community member, Director of Strategic & International Program, HAIS
Catherine Caine Elementary School Teacher, Waikīkī Elementary
Kamana‘opono Crabbe CEO –Office of Hawaiian Affairs
Darrel Galera Chariperson, Executive Director, Education Institute of Hawai‘i
Keith Hayashi Principal, Waipahu High School
Michelle Kidani State Senator, Chair of Senate Education Committee
Brennan Lee Student, State Student council
Ann Mahi DOE –Complex Area Superintendent Waianae/Nanakuli
Hubert Minn Member, Board of Education
Lauren Moriguchi Executive Director, Office of Early Learning
Steve Nakasato Principal, Pearl Ridge Elementary School
Alan Oshima President, CEO Hawaiian Electric Co.
Catherine Payne Chairperson, Charter Schools Commission
Amy Perruso Teacher, Mililani High School
Stacey Roberts UH Professor, Chair of Educational Administration Program
Carol Shikada DOE –Educational Specialist (Kaua‘i)
Linda Takayama Workforce –Director of Labor & Industrial Relations
Stephen Terstegge Parent/Military, Castle High School
Takashi Ohno State Representative
The team had its first preliminary, introductory meeting today. Meeting minutes will be regularly distributed to the Legislature, Schools Superintendent, Board of Education, Department of Education and will be posted on the governor’s website at: governor.hawaii.gov.
An Education Summit will be scheduled this summer to give organizations and individuals the opportunity to discuss possibilities for a future-focused education system and solicit input on key recommendations to the state’s ESSA plan.
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Date: Thu, Apr 28, 2016 at 2:10 PM
Subject: Congrats! Next alternate to NEA RA
To: Debbie Anderson
Subject: Congrats! Next alternate to NEA RA
To: Debbie Anderson
Hi Debbie,
Congratulations! Due to resignation of a state delegate, you are the next alternate to the NEA RA state delegate position (funding).
This means also that I can attend the 7/8 post-Conference Save Our Schools Rally & People’s March for Public Education & Social Justice to the Lincoln Memorial and 7/9 mini-Conference at Howard University http://saveourschoolsmarch.org/2016/03/sos-coalition-event-lincoln-memorial/,
and perhaps the Joint pre-Conference on Women's and Minorities' issues.
Thank you for your votes!
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From the Network for Public Education (NPE) - a study of the new evaluation systems. Haven't read it yet, but point #4 in the Executive Summary reads:
4. There is substantial evidence that new evaluation practices require teachers and administrators to spend significant amounts of time on completing forms and paperwork, with scant evidence of a positive impact on instruction or student outcomes. We recommend that evaluations require less paperwork and documentation so that more time can be spent on reflection and improvement of instruction.
Take a look at the recommendations on their infographic:
Congratulations to WIS Librarian Debbie Anderson!
ReplyDeleteShe will serve as one of the NEA RA State Delegates at the Convention in Washington, D.C.!