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Frequent Turnover At Hawaii’s Education Board Is Weakening School Oversight 0 A lack of institutional knowledge among board members and staff is limiting the BOE’s effectiveness and leaving it open to legislative interference, education advocates say.

April 10, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/frequent-turnover-at-hawaiis-education-board-is-weakening-school-oversight/

Early College Can Be ‘Game-Changing’ But Many Students In Hawaii Are Missing Out 0 Opportunities for high schoolers to earn college credit have been growing in popularity, but Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students are participating at lower rates.

April 4, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/early-college-can-be-game-changing-but-many-students-in-hawaii-are-missing-out-2/

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UH Regents Are Stepping Up The Search For A New President 0 Public forums are set to begin this month with finalists to be named by September and a new leader announced in October. But questions linger over whether the process will be transparent and independent.

April 3, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/uh-regents-are-stepping-up-the-search-for-a-new-president/

Kealakehe Global Studies students reach the “Sweet 16”

March 30, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/03/30/hawaii-news/kealakehe-global-studies-students-reach-the-sweet-16/

Kona teacher turns to AI to help with the workload

March 29, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/03/29/hawaii-news/kona-teacher-turns-to-ai-to-help-with-the-workload/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Mililani Middle vice principal recognized as state’s top assistant principal, in running for national award

March 28, 2024 0

Mililani Middle School assistant principal Jeffrey Horstman is Hawai‘i’s 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year and one of three finalists...

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How Much Should People Know About A School’s Safety Plan? Officials Are Reluctant To Reveal Too Much 0 The Department of Education is at odds with the teachers union and some Lahaina parents over how much information the public should have access to when it comes to safety plans.

March 28, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/how-much-should-people-know-about-a-schools-safety-plan-officials-are-reluctant-to-reveal-too-much/

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Hawaii Board Of Education To Get New Leader For The Third Time In 2 Years 0 The Senate is being asked to confirm six picks for the 11-member board, including a member nominated last year who has yet to get a confirmation hearing.

March 27, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/hawaii-board-of-education-to-get-new-leader-for-the-third-time-in-2-years/

Free Summer School Programs In Hawaii Face Uncertain Future 0 As federal coronavirus funding expires, the Hawaii Department of Education must make the case for continued investments in summer learning.

March 25, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/free-summer-school-programs-in-hawaii-face-uncertain-future/

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Class of 2024 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled

March 21, 2024 0

Class of 2024 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled Public high school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of...

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UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI PAC-STEP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING STUDENT APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2024

March 20, 2024 0

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI PAC-STEP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING STUDENT APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2024 HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation (HDOT)...

How Far Is Too Far? Parents Push The Limits Of Harassment In Hawaii Schools 0 As parent frustration and aggression escalates in schools, the Hawaii Department of Education grapples with how to keep employees safe while respecting families’ rights.

March 18, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/how-far-is-too-far-parents-push-the-limits-of-harassment-in-hawaii-schools/

Fire alarm systems out of commission at 15 Hawaii schools

March 15, 2024 0

A new inventory of fire alarms at all 258 of Hawaii’s regular public schools plus six public charter schools has...

Some Abusive Parents Homeschool Their Kids. Should Hawaii Do More To Screen Them? 0 After a recent fatal abuse case involving a homeschooled child, some are calling for stronger regulations.

March 14, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/some-abusive-parents-homeschool-their-kids-should-hawaii-do-more-to-screen-them/

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DOE Says It Can Step Up Spending To Save Construction Projects 3 The department has struggled to use funding for capital improvement projects over the past several years. Now it has a dramatic proposal for catching up.

March 8, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/doe-says-it-can-spend-half-a-billion-dollars-by-june-30-to-save-construction-projects/

Pandemic Learning Loss Could Cost Hawaii Students Billions In Future Earnings 0 A recent study says the impact of the pandemic on the state’s future workforce could be significant, although Hawaii is expected to fare better than much of the nation.

March 7, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/pandemic-learning-loss-could-cost-hawaii-billions-in-future-earnings/

‘The Kids Feel Miserable’ But There’s No End In Sight For Hawaii’s School Bus Shortage 2 Lawmakers are weighing several proposals to address the lack of school bus drivers, but it’s unlikely that any routes will be restored next year.

March 5, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/the-kids-feel-miserable-but-theres-no-end-in-sight-for-hawaiis-school-bus-shortage/

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Supporters Say ‘Abuse Of Power’ Is At The Heart Of Senate Committee’s Rejection Of UH Regent 0 The full Senate is set to vote on Alapaki Nahale-a’s reappointment this week. The future of the university is at stake, the faculty union says.

March 4, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/supporters-say-abuse-of-power-is-at-the-heat-of-senate-committees-rejection-of-uh-regent/

Efforts to lower Hawaii teachers’ housing costs advance

March 4, 2024 0

Two bills intended to help retain Hawaii teachers by providing assistance to reduce their housing costs continue to advance through...

Senate Bill Would Boost Salary Cap For Hawaii Schools Chief To $300K 1 Lawmakers have to address the superintendent’s pay range this year before the current law expires.

February 29, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/senate-bill-would-boost-salary-cap-for-hawaii-schools-chief-to-300k/

Education

Frequent Turnover At Hawaii’s Education Board Is Weakening School Oversight 0 A lack of institutional knowledge among board members and staff is limiting the BOE’s effectiveness and leaving it open to legislative interference, education advocates say.

Early College Can Be ‘Game-Changing’ But Many Students In Hawaii Are Missing Out 0 Opportunities for high schoolers to earn college credit have been growing in popularity, but Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students are participating at lower rates.

UH Regents Are Stepping Up The Search For A New President 0 Public forums are set to begin this month with finalists to be named by September and a new leader announced in October. But questions linger over whether the process will be transparent and independent.

Kealakehe Global Studies students reach the “Sweet 16”

Kona teacher turns to AI to help with the workload

Mililani Middle vice principal recognized as state’s top assistant principal, in running for national award

How Much Should People Know About A School’s Safety Plan? Officials Are Reluctant To Reveal Too Much 0 The Department of Education is at odds with the teachers union and some Lahaina parents over how much information the public should have access to when it comes to safety plans.

Hawaii Board Of Education To Get New Leader For The Third Time In 2 Years 0 The Senate is being asked to confirm six picks for the 11-member board, including a member nominated last year who has yet to get a confirmation hearing.

Free Summer School Programs In Hawaii Face Uncertain Future 0 As federal coronavirus funding expires, the Hawaii Department of Education must make the case for continued investments in summer learning.

Class of 2024 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled

UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI PAC-STEP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING STUDENT APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2024

How Far Is Too Far? Parents Push The Limits Of Harassment In Hawaii Schools 0 As parent frustration and aggression escalates in schools, the Hawaii Department of Education grapples with how to keep employees safe while respecting families’ rights.

Fire alarm systems out of commission at 15 Hawaii schools

Some Abusive Parents Homeschool Their Kids. Should Hawaii Do More To Screen Them? 0 After a recent fatal abuse case involving a homeschooled child, some are calling for stronger regulations.

DOE Says It Can Step Up Spending To Save Construction Projects 3 The department has struggled to use funding for capital improvement projects over the past several years. Now it has a dramatic proposal for catching up.

Pandemic Learning Loss Could Cost Hawaii Students Billions In Future Earnings 0 A recent study says the impact of the pandemic on the state’s future workforce could be significant, although Hawaii is expected to fare better than much of the nation.

‘The Kids Feel Miserable’ But There’s No End In Sight For Hawaii’s School Bus Shortage 2 Lawmakers are weighing several proposals to address the lack of school bus drivers, but it’s unlikely that any routes will be restored next year.

Supporters Say ‘Abuse Of Power’ Is At The Heart Of Senate Committee’s Rejection Of UH Regent 0 The full Senate is set to vote on Alapaki Nahale-a’s reappointment this week. The future of the university is at stake, the faculty union says.

Efforts to lower Hawaii teachers’ housing costs advance

Senate Bill Would Boost Salary Cap For Hawaii Schools Chief To $300K 1 Lawmakers have to address the superintendent’s pay range this year before the current law expires.

Horse Swept Away By Floodwaters Rescued After 8-Hour Fight For His Life

Businessman and Two Attorneys Sentenced for Their Roles in Multimillion Dollar Scheme to Bribe Hawaii County Public Official

Hawaii signs big man to help hold down post

Sulla sentenced for role in Hawaii County housing credits scam

‘I love the determination and pride of our team’: ‘Riders water polo rolling through turnaround season

Man Arrested and Charged Following Drug Search Warrant in Kona

DUI Roadblock and Child Safety Seat Clinic April 25 in Hilo

INSTALLATION OF TWO SPEED HUMPS AND ONE SPEED TABLE IN HONALO

Waikoloa Theft Suspects Sought

Police Seek Three Suspects in Kona Assault

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