Education

‘They Have To Have Known’: Hawaii Scrambles For Solutions To School Bus Driver Shortage About 2,900 students who rely on bus service didn’t have it when the school year began. Many still don’t.

August 18, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/08/they-have-to-have-known-hawaii-scrambles-for-solutions-to-school-bus-driver-shortage/

Awards to fund University of Hawaii research soar by $100 million

August 13, 2024 0

The University of Hawaii was incredibly competitive in obtaining research funding this past fiscal year, blowing by its previous record...

Hawaii’s Teacher Shortage Is Finally Improving. Will It Last? The Hawaii Department of Education has the lowest number of teacher vacancies the state has seen since 2019, but schools may experience a surge in retirements in the coming years.

August 12, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/08/hawaiis-teacher-shortage-is-finally-improving-will-it-last/

Hawaii’s teacher shortage is finally improving. Will it last?

August 12, 2024 0

As a student at Lahainaluna High School, Jonah Basurto never had enough teachers to cover all his classes. Teachers would...

After-school programs launch at two West Hawaii schools

August 9, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/08/08/hawaii-news/after-school-programs-launch-at-two-west-hawaii-schools/

Professional Development Can Be Lucrative For Hawaii Teachers — And Hard To Come By Teachers can increase their annual pay by completing certain courses, but some say it’s a challenge to find classes that are accessible and affordable.

August 5, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/08/professional-development-can-be-lucrative-for-hawaii-teachers-and-hard-to-come-by/

Scholarships help Lahaina graduates afford to attend college outside Hawaii a year after wildfire

August 1, 2024 0

HONOLULU (AP) — College was the furthest thing from Keith Nove Baniqued’s mind after her family’s home burned down in...

Big Island High School Accused Of Mishandling Sexual Assault Case The female student had to keep attending class with her attacker, despite repeated requests from her family for assistance, the lawsuit says.

July 31, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/big-island-high-school-accused-of-mishandling-sexual-assault-case/

KHS scholarship winners named

July 24, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/07/24/hawaii-news/khs-scholarship-winners-named/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Education

UH gets $6.5M grant for cyberinfrastructure project

July 23, 2024 0

https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/07/23/hawaii-news/uh-gets-6-5m-grant-for-cyberinfrastructure-project/

Education

UH law school ranked as ‘Best Law Schools for 2024’

July 23, 2024 0

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa William S. Richardson School of Law has been named one of the “Best Law Schools for 2024” by The...

STEM Aerospace Research Scholars program returns

July 22, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/22/hawaii-news/stem-aerospace-research-scholars-program-returns/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Lahaina Schools To Close For Fire Anniversary Principals say the decision will not significantly affect students’ learning for the year, and that it’s important for students and staff to be able to mark the somber event.

July 19, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/lahaina-schools-to-close-for-fire-anniversary/

Hawaii’s latest effort to recruit teachers: Put prospective educators in classrooms sooner

July 19, 2024 0

State leaders are looking to address Hawaii’s ongoing teacher shortage through a new apprenticeship program that would allow prospective educators...

Hawaii’s Latest Effort To Recruit Teachers: Put Prospective Educators In Classrooms Sooner A new apprenticeship program would provide financial support for future educators and remove some of the barriers to obtaining a teacher’s license.

July 18, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/hawaiis-latest-effort-to-recruit-teachers-put-prospective-educators-in-classrooms-sooner/

Honokaa High celebrates 135 years of Dragon Pride

July 17, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/07/17/hawaii-news/honokaa-high-celebrates-135-years-of-dragon-pride/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Hawaii DOE Still Doesn’t Have A Plan For How To Spend Farm-To-School Funds The Hawaii Department of Education is responsible for spending the bulk of a federal grant that would support local farmers, but it has yet to touch the funding.

July 16, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/hawaii-doe-still-doesnt-have-a-plan-for-how-to-spend-farm-to-school-funds/

Students learn by doing at UH-Hilo: Recent Kilauea eruption a great opportunity for aspiring geologists

July 10, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/07/10/hawaii-news/students-learn-by-doing-at-uh-hilo-recent-kilauea-eruption-a-great-opportunity-for-aspiring-geologists/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Can A Framework For K-12 Schools Guide Us Through Perilous Political Times? The president of Punahou School contributed to a new publication to help educational institutions address speech and academic freedom.

July 7, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/can-a-framework-for-k-12-schools-guide-us-through-perilous-political-times/

Hawaii Schools Have A Major Shortage Of Vice Principals — And It’s Getting Worse Last year nearly a third of vice principal positions in the state were either vacant or filled by educators who didn’t meet the certification requirements for the job.

July 7, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/hawaii-schools-have-a-major-shortage-of-vice-principals-and-its-getting-worse/

Education

‘They Have To Have Known’: Hawaii Scrambles For Solutions To School Bus Driver Shortage About 2,900 students who rely on bus service didn’t have it when the school year began. Many still don’t.

Awards to fund University of Hawaii research soar by $100 million

Hawaii’s Teacher Shortage Is Finally Improving. Will It Last? The Hawaii Department of Education has the lowest number of teacher vacancies the state has seen since 2019, but schools may experience a surge in retirements in the coming years.

Hawaii’s teacher shortage is finally improving. Will it last?

After-school programs launch at two West Hawaii schools

Professional Development Can Be Lucrative For Hawaii Teachers — And Hard To Come By Teachers can increase their annual pay by completing certain courses, but some say it’s a challenge to find classes that are accessible and affordable.

Scholarships help Lahaina graduates afford to attend college outside Hawaii a year after wildfire

Big Island High School Accused Of Mishandling Sexual Assault Case The female student had to keep attending class with her attacker, despite repeated requests from her family for assistance, the lawsuit says.

KHS scholarship winners named

UH gets $6.5M grant for cyberinfrastructure project

UH law school ranked as ‘Best Law Schools for 2024’

STEM Aerospace Research Scholars program returns

Lahaina Schools To Close For Fire Anniversary Principals say the decision will not significantly affect students’ learning for the year, and that it’s important for students and staff to be able to mark the somber event.

Hawaii’s latest effort to recruit teachers: Put prospective educators in classrooms sooner

Hawaii’s Latest Effort To Recruit Teachers: Put Prospective Educators In Classrooms Sooner A new apprenticeship program would provide financial support for future educators and remove some of the barriers to obtaining a teacher’s license.

Honokaa High celebrates 135 years of Dragon Pride

Hawaii DOE Still Doesn’t Have A Plan For How To Spend Farm-To-School Funds The Hawaii Department of Education is responsible for spending the bulk of a federal grant that would support local farmers, but it has yet to touch the funding.

Students learn by doing at UH-Hilo: Recent Kilauea eruption a great opportunity for aspiring geologists

Can A Framework For K-12 Schools Guide Us Through Perilous Political Times? The president of Punahou School contributed to a new publication to help educational institutions address speech and academic freedom.

Hawaii Schools Have A Major Shortage Of Vice Principals — And It’s Getting Worse Last year nearly a third of vice principal positions in the state were either vacant or filled by educators who didn’t meet the certification requirements for the job.

Teen’s Final Gift Saves Lives and Brings Organ Recipients Together at the Graduation Party She Never Got to Attend

Kohala Obituary 6/18/2026

OHA reopens study of KITV purchase after vote shift

Hawaiʻi County Opens Application Process for Kona Low Business Recovery Grant Program

GOVERNOR GREEN SIGNS BUDGET AND ISSUES INTENT-TO-VETO LIST

Two Teen Out for a Summer Bike Ride End Up Saving Elderly Woman Trapped Outside for 16 Hours

140 Kauai Coffee Jobs Saved Through New Land Lease Agreement The new lease comes after several months of uncertainty about the coffee grower’s future.

Can A $400+ Million Loan Push The Stagnant Coco Palms Project Ahead? The Kaua‘i project is could reopen in 2028, after being closed for nearly four decades.

Part Of A Frantic Charge To Feed People During Covid, He’s Now Charged With Fraud Former city employee, who helped steer federal funds to the hungry, is accused of deceiving the food bank into spending money that wasn’t there.

Honokaa suspect in child enticement case to receive mental exam

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