Hawaii State Teachers Association reaches agreement with BOE on reopening schools

The Hawaii State Teachers Association and the state Board of Education have reached an agreement about what it will look like to reopen Island schools for the 2020-2021 school year, HSTA officials announced in a letter to members on Sunday. The new health and safety guidelines include reducing the likelihood of Covid-19 spread through social distancing between students and staff members "whenever possible," the requirement that students, staff and visitors wear face coverings in most situations,…