Florida Atlantic University: Effectiveness of Different Types of Face Masks: Scientific Study
Florida Atlantic University: Effectiveness of Different Types of Face Masks: Scientific Study
Florida Atlantic University: Effectiveness of Different Types of Face Masks: Scientific Study
Florida Atlantic University College of Engineering & Computer Science
Seeing is believing. The video on this page shows how effective different types of face masks are in obstruction droplets using flow visualization of emulated coughs and sneezes.
The Surgeon General: How to Make a Face Mask with Cloth & Rubber Bands
Florida Atlantic University: Effectiveness of Different Types of Face Masks: Scientific Study
Florida Atlantic University: Effectiveness of Different Types of Face Masks: Scientific Study
It's easy to make a mask out of things you have at home. All you need is a piece of cloth and two rubber bands. You can use elastic hair bands, too. For cloth there are bandanas, small kitchen towels, a piece of a t-shirt, etc.
John Hopkins University: How to Wash Your Hands using WHO (World Health Org.) Guidelines
Florida Atlantic University: Effectiveness of Different Types of Face Masks: Scientific Study
John Hopkins University: How to Wash Your Hands using WHO (World Health Org.) Guidelines
The best video to teach washing hands to make them hands safe. Not language dependent and children can understand the demonstration, too.
"I taught my Grade 3 students to wash hands assembly line style when returning to class. After the first two got cleaned up, one squirt soap and the other doled out paper towels." -- V. Ott
Hawai’i for a Safe Return to Schools
Join Facebook Group: Hawai’i for a Safe Return to Schools
Connect with others advocating for a more responsible approach to safe schools in Hawaii:
Parents for Public Schools - Hawai’i
Join PPS Hawai’i - Receive Newsletter with Safer School Current Events
Parents for Public Schools Hawai’i has been keeping the community updated on COVID-19 issues as they relate to the state public education system. You can read more and post on the Facebook page:
If you join (free), you'll regularly receive the PPS Hawai’i newsletter. Click this link to ppshi.org or the button below to learn more about Parents for Public Schools Hawai'i.
Hawaii Distance Learning Forum
A community of teachers helping each other through shared experiences, impactful conversations, and relationship building.
Write to Those in Power
Sample Letter 1
Click here for a sample letter provided one member of Hawai’i for a Safe Return to Schools. It's best if you write your own letter and use sample letters as a springboard for your own thoughts.
Email Addresses
State of Hawai‘i Department of Education
Dr. Christina Kishimoto, Superintendent
Phyllis Unebasami, Deputy Superintendent
Heidi Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Student Support Services
Alisa Bender, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design
Rodney Luke, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Strategy, Innovation and Performance
Randall Tanaka, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Facilities and Operations
Department of Health
Dr. Bruce Anderson, Director, Hawai‘i Department of Health
Bruce.S.Anderson@doh.hawaii.gov
Phone: (808) 586-4410
Dr. Cathy Ross, Deputy Director, Hawai‘i Department of Health
Phone: (808) 586-4412
Sarah Park. M.D., State Epidemiologist, Hawai‘i Department of Health
Phone: (808) 587-6845
General DOH email: webmail@doh.hawaii.gov
General Query Website: https://health.hawaii.gov/about/contact/
State of Hawai‘i Elected Leaders
Governor David Ige
If that address doesn’t work, you may have to use the email form on the GoHI website:
https://governor.hawaii.gov/contact-us/contact-the-governor/
Lt. Governor Josh Green
If that address doesn’t work, you may have to use the email form on the GoHI website:
https://ltgov.hawaii.gov/contact-us/contact-the-lieutenant-governor/
Hawaii E-Gov
State Senators and Representatives
https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/members/legislators.aspx?chamber=all
Find Your State Legislators
Also, it's helpful to write to your own representatives individually. Here's a useful web site to help you find the legislators who represent your district.
openstates.org/find_your_legislator
"Upper Chamber" means the Hawai‘i Senate. "Lower Chamber" means the Hawai‘i State House of Representatives.