UH law school ranked as ‘Best Law Schools for 2024’
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...
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STEM Aerospace Research Scholars program returns
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/hawaii-schools-have-a-major-shortage-of-vice-principals-and-its-getting-worse/
Hawaii Teachers Say They Want To Prioritize Civic Education — But They Need More Help Despite major changes to education standards six years ago, not all students are getting the same level of support in developing the skills they need to become active citizens.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/07/hawaii-teachers-say-they-want-to-prioritize-civic-education-but-they-need-more-help/
Schools Are Struggling To Meet The Demand For Hawaiian Immersion Programs Roughly a quarter of Hawaiian immersion teachers are unlicensed, and schools need more educators as the programs grow in popularity.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/06/schools-are-struggling-to-meet-the-demand-for-hawaiian-immersion-programs/
Youth Challenge Academy graduates 27th class
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/06/24/hawaii-news/youth-challenge-academy-graduates-27th-class/
Kamehameha Schools teacher inducted into national HOF
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/06/23/hawaii-news/kamehameha-schools-teacher-inducted-into-national-hof/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Maui Council Member Wants Schools To Delay Classes For Lahaina Fire Anniversary Politicians, families and school administrators are grappling with how to best prepare students for the somber event, which coincides with the first week of school.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/06/maui-council-member-wants-schools-to-delay-classes-for-lahaina-fire-anniversary/
Staffing Shortages Persist As Hawaii’s Effort To Expand Preschool Moves Forward Private preschools are worried that they will lose teachers and students as the state pushes new public preschools.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/06/staffing-shortages-persist-as-hawaiis-effort-to-expand-preschool-moves-forward/
Jonathan Okamura: Alarming New Report On Hawaii Public Schools Is One More Sign Of Legislative Failure Maybe lawmakers shouldn’t brag about funding new football fields when schools can’t hire enough qualified teachers.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/06/jonathan-okamura-alarming-new-report-on-hawaii-public-schools-is-one-more-sign-of-legislative-failure/
Hawaii Wants To Expand Career-Based Learning But It Needs More Teachers The state is giving out bonuses and may ease licensing requirements to address an ongoing shortage of instructors in career technical education.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/06/hawaii-wants-to-expand-career-based-learning-but-it-needs-more-teachers/
Keauhou Canoe Club Seeks Applicants for Two Scholarships
Keauhou Canoe Club Seeks Applicants for Two Scholarships KONA, HAWAI‘I—Keauhou Canoe Club is seeking applicants for its annual academic...
Many Hawaii High School Counselors Are Taking The Summer Off As School Budgets Run Short The availability of year-round advice can be crucial for some, including recent high school graduates. But only about half of Hawaii’s high schools offer it.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/06/many-hawaii-high-school-counselors-are-taking-the-summer-off-as-school-budgets-run-short/
