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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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Parent & Community Support

Hawai’i for a Safe Return to Schools

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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:


facebook.com/groups/hawaiisafeschools

Parents for Public Schools - Hawai’i

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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:


facebook.com/ppsHI


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.

ppshi.org

Teacher Distance Learning Support

Hawaii Distance Learning Forum

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A community of teachers helping each other through shared experiences, impactful conversations, and relationship building. 

hidistancelearning.org

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Write to Those in Power

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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

   christina.kishimoto@k12.hi.us


   Phyllis Unebasami, Deputy Superintendent

   phyllis.unebasami@k12.hi.us


   Heidi Armstrong, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Student Support Services

   heidi.armstrong@k12.hi.us


   Alisa Bender, Interim Assistant Superintendent, Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design

   alisa.bender@k12.hi.us


   Rodney Luke, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Strategy, Innovation and Performance

   rodney.luke@k12.hi.us


   Randall Tanaka, Assistant Superintendent, Office of Facilities and Operations

   randall.tanaka@k12.hi.us


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

   cathy.ross@doh.hawaii.gov

   Phone: (808) 586-4412


   Sarah Park. M.D., State Epidemiologist, Hawai‘i Department of Health

   sarah.park@doh.hawaii.gov

   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

   gov@gov.state.hi.us

   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

   ltgov@gov.state.hi.us

   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

   info@ehawaii.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.


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