Hawaii Education Matters
Target:
Governor Linda Lingle, Our Hawaii Legislature, DOE, BOE & HSTA
Sponsored by:
We, the people of Hawaii, are calling upon the Governor, Legislature, Department of Education, Board of Education and Hawaii State Teachers Association to find the resources and funding necessary to keep our schools open, our teachers working and our students engaged and educated. Stop Furlough Fridays. Educate, protect, and respect the children of Hawaii.
We, the people of Hawaii, are calling upon the Governor, Legislature, Department of Education, Board of Education and Hawaii State Teachers Association to find the resources and funding necessary to keep our schools open, our teachers working and our students engaged and educated. Stop Furlough Fridays. Educate, protect, and respect the children of Hawaii.
We, the people of Hawaii, are calling upon the Governor, Legislature, Department of Education, Board of Education and Hawaii State Teachers Association to find the resources and funding necessary to keep our schools open, our teachers working and our students engaged and educated. Stop Furlough Fridays. Educate, protect, and respect the children of Hawaii.
We signed the "Hawaii Education Matters" petition!
# 2,802:
12:42 am PDT, Oct 24,
Mililani Villanueva Villanueva, Hawaii
Don't sacrifice our children's education! For the sake of our keikis' future and the future of the State of Hawai'i - Stop Furlough Fridays!
Don't sacrifice our children's education! For the sake of our keikis' future and the future of the State of Hawai'i - Stop Furlough Fridays!
# 2,801:
11:42 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
# 2,800:
11:30 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Joseph Weghorst, Hawaii
# 2,799:
11:27 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Beverly Yamamoto, Hawaii
# 2,798:
11:26 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Samantha McGirr, Hawaii
# 2,797:
11:21 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Brazil
My grandchildren go to school in Hawaii. They are autistic and need to have not only a routine, but also special services that are important for his progress. Maybe there is another way of cutting some of the budget without having this chopped up thing every other Friday.Maybe adding a week to their Summer vacation or a couple of days longer winter break would be better than have it spread like this all over the place!!! It is hard for any parent, let alone special needs parents to have to deal with this change in the child's routine. My daughter is a dedicated mom and I know she will be there for her children, but I am afraid that they way they decided this was unconstitutional and that would never be allowed in this country. Parents would never put up with this.
My grandchildren go to school in Hawaii. They are autistic and need to have not only a routine, but also special services that are important for his progress. Maybe there is another way of cutting some of the budget without having this chopped up thing every other Friday.Maybe adding a week to their Summer vacation or a couple of days longer winter break would be better than have it spread like this all over the place!!! It is hard for any parent, let alone special needs parents to have to deal with this change in the child's routine. My daughter is a dedicated mom and I know she will be there for her children, but I am afraid that they way they decided this was unconstitutional and that would never be allowed in this country. Parents would never put up with this.
# 2,796:
11:12 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
# 2,795:
11:03 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Switzerland
# 2,794:
10:56 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Angela Donnelson, Washington
I grew up in Hawaii and have family still there. I was appalled to hear that education has become such an embarrassingly low priority. Step up Hawaii! Cut back on some government construction and waikiki upgrades, and give the keiki the education they deserve!!!!
I grew up in Hawaii and have family still there. I was appalled to hear that education has become such an embarrassingly low priority. Step up Hawaii! Cut back on some government construction and waikiki upgrades, and give the keiki the education they deserve!!!!
# 2,793:
10:26 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Laural Brooks, California
# 2,792:
10:22 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Samara Rios, Hawaii
# 2,791:
10:20 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Misty Forbes, Hawaii
We have three school age children affected by this furlough fridays is not an option for Hawaiis children and working parents
We have three school age children affected by this furlough fridays is not an option for Hawaiis children and working parents
# 2,790:
10:05 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
I thought education was important!
I thought education was important!
# 2,789:
9:48 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
Education is such a treasure. By taking this away from our keiki, what kind of message is this conveying? That saving money takes higher priority over our keikis education? They have the world at their fingertips and it is slipping through if we take education away.
Education is such a treasure. By taking this away from our keiki, what kind of message is this conveying? That saving money takes higher priority over our keikis education? They have the world at their fingertips and it is slipping through if we take education away.
# 2,788:
9:40 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Anjole Williams, Hawaii
Enough is enough! We will not allow our children to be placed last on the list any longer! If all men are created equal, they should be educated equally! A fair education in the state of Hawaii should not be reserved for the rich! We WILL NOT stand for it!
Enough is enough! We will not allow our children to be placed last on the list any longer! If all men are created equal, they should be educated equally! A fair education in the state of Hawaii should not be reserved for the rich! We WILL NOT stand for it!
# 2,787:
9:38 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Sharon Kim, Hawaii
# 2,786:
9:06 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Natalie Diehm, Hawaii
ABC News Reported on 10/23/09 at 6pm, Hawaii now has a 4-day school week; putting the Teachers interests above the Students. Already ranked at the bottom, Hawaii was recognized for having the fewest public school days in the nation. An expert said a better solution was to get rid of the bad teachers, reward the good teachers and expand class sizes so the children would not suffer at the expense of our government's failure to balance the budget. How can elected officials and Union leaders sleep at night knowing they are responsible for these children not receiving the CARE they deserve?? You sacrificed a child to save the job of an adult.
ABC News Reported on 10/23/09 at 6pm, Hawaii now has a 4-day school week; putting the Teachers interests above the Students. Already ranked at the bottom, Hawaii was recognized for having the fewest public school days in the nation. An expert said a better solution was to get rid of the bad teachers, reward the good teachers and expand class sizes so the children would not suffer at the expense of our government's failure to balance the budget. How can elected officials and Union leaders sleep at night knowing they are responsible for these children not receiving the CARE they deserve?? You sacrificed a child to save the job of an adult.
# 2,785:
9:04 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Aaron Saunders, Hawaii
# 2,784:
8:58 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
# 2,783:
8:30 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Rodney Hatanaka, Hawaii
Making an across the board budget cut is not a good solution. We, citizens, have not made equal cuts in our household spending to balance our budgets. We have eliminated what is unncessary such as eating out, buying jewelry, purchasing toys, etc. We have given up these "wants" to sustain our "needs" which are a roof over our heads and food on the table. Our government needs to make similar cuts in their budget. Please do not sacrifice our children's education and our future for the sake of fairness to all interests.
Making an across the board budget cut is not a good solution. We, citizens, have not made equal cuts in our household spending to balance our budgets. We have eliminated what is unncessary such as eating out, buying jewelry, purchasing toys, etc. We have given up these "wants" to sustain our "needs" which are a roof over our heads and food on the table. Our government needs to make similar cuts in their budget. Please do not sacrifice our children's education and our future for the sake of fairness to all interests.
# 2,782:
8:30 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Tristan Lestat, Alabama
# 2,781:
8:19 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, California
# 2,780:
8:18 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Dayleen Kai, Hawaii
# 2,779:
8:10 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Clarice Ranis, Hawaii
# 2,778:
8:01 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Shannon Selman, Hawaii
This is hurting our Children and our families. Something needs to be done post haste to remedy this situation. In my 37 years of life I have never heard of a 4 day school week, not to mention that our children have already lost important music, art, and physical education programs. How much more will they take from the Keikis??
This is hurting our Children and our families. Something needs to be done post haste to remedy this situation. In my 37 years of life I have never heard of a 4 day school week, not to mention that our children have already lost important music, art, and physical education programs. How much more will they take from the Keikis??
# 2,777:
7:59 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Charlene Etzerza, Canada
# 2,776:
7:43 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
I have 2 children in the school system and the students should not have to suffer for adults mistakes which made our economy go under.
I have 2 children in the school system and the students should not have to suffer for adults mistakes which made our economy go under.
# 2,775:
7:39 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
# 2,774:
7:38 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Brian Dote, Hawaii
You cannot monetize a child's education because each and every experience they have with their teacher is invaluable and cannot be measured in dollars, budgets, or contracts. Our children are our future, their education is of upmost importance. If you agree with that statement then its impossible to see how Furlough Fridays are the answer to our State's budget shortfall. Stop Furlough Fridays.
You cannot monetize a child's education because each and every experience they have with their teacher is invaluable and cannot be measured in dollars, budgets, or contracts. Our children are our future, their education is of upmost importance. If you agree with that statement then its impossible to see how Furlough Fridays are the answer to our State's budget shortfall. Stop Furlough Fridays.
# 2,773:
7:28 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Suzanne Jackson, Hawaii
I have a daughter in SPED Kindergarten. These furloughs will greatly impact her progress. I don't think lawsuits are the answer. But I do believe the furloughs are a big mistake, not only for SPED students but for the regular education students as well. There has to be a better solution for the budget issue. Children are the future leaders of our Nation! They deserve the best education possible and cutting back school days is not in line with that goal. Let's figure this out.
I have a daughter in SPED Kindergarten. These furloughs will greatly impact her progress. I don't think lawsuits are the answer. But I do believe the furloughs are a big mistake, not only for SPED students but for the regular education students as well. There has to be a better solution for the budget issue. Children are the future leaders of our Nation! They deserve the best education possible and cutting back school days is not in line with that goal. Let's figure this out.
# 2,772:
7:16 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
For more impact, add a personal comment here
For more impact, add a personal comment here
# 2,771:
7:02 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Rochelle Cordray, Hawaii
children need not only the study time but the social interactions of being in school.
children need not only the study time but the social interactions of being in school.
# 2,770:
6:51 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
# 2,769:
6:41 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Vanessa Springle, Hawaii
I would like to see a major improvement in Hawaii's public school system.As a military mom and volunteer in the school system for over 10years;I am highly offended by this chaotic school system. Our children are not receiving the adequate amount of time or proper resources for learning. They are truly being left behind.I am hoping for someone to here this plead. Thank you.
I would like to see a major improvement in Hawaii's public school system.As a military mom and volunteer in the school system for over 10years;I am highly offended by this chaotic school system. Our children are not receiving the adequate amount of time or proper resources for learning. They are truly being left behind.I am hoping for someone to here this plead. Thank you.
# 2,768:
6:35 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Melissa Mason, Hawaii
# 2,767:
6:35 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Cynthia Acorace, New Hampshire
I think there is a better soulution. Education for kids should not be cut back
I think there is a better soulution. Education for kids should not be cut back
# 2,766:
6:29 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
As a parent of a special needs child I am very upset at the loss of 17 days from the school year. Not only is my child losing precious learning days, these are also days where he receives much needed speech and occupational therapy. I also had to request a day off from work for this past Friday because most of the programs offered for day care, do not accept special needs children. I don't understand why these furlough days could not happen during the summer or during the waiver days already scheduled for this year. Hawaii students are already at a disadvantage compared to other states when it comes to education. There has to ab etter way without sacrificing our children.
As a parent of a special needs child I am very upset at the loss of 17 days from the school year. Not only is my child losing precious learning days, these are also days where he receives much needed speech and occupational therapy. I also had to request a day off from work for this past Friday because most of the programs offered for day care, do not accept special needs children. I don't understand why these furlough days could not happen during the summer or during the waiver days already scheduled for this year. Hawaii students are already at a disadvantage compared to other states when it comes to education. There has to ab etter way without sacrificing our children.
# 2,765:
6:17 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Andrea Carter, Hawaii
The children are being robbed of their right to an education! Our test scores are already horrible, and what do you think kids are going to do when they have an extra day off with no supervision?! they will be more likely to partake in deviant behavior! how can we let this happen!?
The children are being robbed of their right to an education! Our test scores are already horrible, and what do you think kids are going to do when they have an extra day off with no supervision?! they will be more likely to partake in deviant behavior! how can we let this happen!?
# 2,764:
6:12 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Tomoko Jones, Washington
I am glad that Hawaii parents stand for this. Gov, you know they need more time and more resource, not less. For most of the parents I know, education is priority No. 1. Can't government think that way? Please give kids and public education a little more respect.
I am glad that Hawaii parents stand for this. Gov, you know they need more time and more resource, not less. For most of the parents I know, education is priority No. 1. Can't government think that way? Please give kids and public education a little more respect.
# 2,763:
6:05 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
# 2,762:
6:04 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
She came in speaking of the importance of education, and is now showing that it really is not that important. When will we hold these politicians accountable for their empty rhetoric? Taking from the keiki, the future of Hawaii is never acceptable... The greatest leaders do so by example. Cant we find ways to trim the fat from the places that can afford to give, instead of stealing from the children?
She came in speaking of the importance of education, and is now showing that it really is not that important. When will we hold these politicians accountable for their empty rhetoric? Taking from the keiki, the future of Hawaii is never acceptable... The greatest leaders do so by example. Cant we find ways to trim the fat from the places that can afford to give, instead of stealing from the children?
# 2,761:
5:57 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Sharon Sukita, Hawaii
# 2,760:
5:48 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Heather Diamond, Hawaii
# 2,759:
5:46 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Gwen Ilaban, Hawaii
These furloughs are disgraceful, unnecessary and pathetic. The keiki of Hawaii deserve better treatment than this. I'm pleading with you to put them back in the classroom, NOW! Governor Lingle, Hawaii Legislature, DOE, BOE and HSTA aren't you concerned about educating the children of Hawaii and the future of Hawaii? Surely, other departments should have been cut and education should have been untouched. You've taken "No Child Left Behind" to the extreme. Auwe!!
These furloughs are disgraceful, unnecessary and pathetic. The keiki of Hawaii deserve better treatment than this. I'm pleading with you to put them back in the classroom, NOW! Governor Lingle, Hawaii Legislature, DOE, BOE and HSTA aren't you concerned about educating the children of Hawaii and the future of Hawaii? Surely, other departments should have been cut and education should have been untouched. You've taken "No Child Left Behind" to the extreme. Auwe!!
# 2,758:
5:37 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, California
# 2,757:
5:31 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Keri Lee, Hawaii
# 2,756:
5:27 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Troy Kindred, Hawaii
I am appalled that my State has sunk to even new lows with regard to our schools. We ask too much of our teachers, and we invest too little in our schools...too much in the "State" DOE. This is unacceptable...Cut the State Department Heads pay, furlough the State employees. Letting the children out of school has wide ranging secondary and tertierary effects.
I am appalled that my State has sunk to even new lows with regard to our schools. We ask too much of our teachers, and we invest too little in our schools...too much in the "State" DOE. This is unacceptable...Cut the State Department Heads pay, furlough the State employees. Letting the children out of school has wide ranging secondary and tertierary effects.
# 2,755:
4:58 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Sherryl Tolentino Lane, Arizona
# 2,754:
4:53 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Gerry Tavares, Hawaii
We need to bring all of government back to the people! Our children are a very significant part of OUR PEOPLE!
We need to bring all of government back to the people! Our children are a very significant part of OUR PEOPLE!
# 2,753:
4:49 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
# 2,752:
4:46 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Joy Fukumitsu, Hawaii
# 2,751:
4:42 pm PDT, Oct 23,
Name not displayed, Hawaii
This is absolutely unacceptable and I am not convinced that our State & DOE has done everything possible to prevent this from happening and exploring other options! What's happening with our priorities???
This is absolutely unacceptable and I am not convinced that our State & DOE has done everything possible to prevent this from happening and exploring other options! What's happening with our priorities???
