Kona teacher turns to AI to help with the workload
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
Education
Mililani Middle vice principal recognized as state’s top assistant principal, in running for national award
Mililani Middle School assistant principal Jeffrey Horstman is Hawai‘i’s 2024 Assistant Principal of the Year and one of three finalists...
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/how-much-should-people-know-about-a-schools-safety-plan-officials-are-reluctant-to-reveal-too-much/
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.
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/free-summer-school-programs-in-hawaii-face-uncertain-future/
Class of 2024 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled
Class of 2024 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled Public high school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of...
UNIVERSITY OF HAWAIʻI PAC-STEP PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING STUDENT APPLICATIONS FOR SUMMER 2024
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.
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
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/some-abusive-parents-homeschool-their-kids-should-hawaii-do-more-to-screen-them/
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.
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.
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/the-kids-feel-miserable-but-theres-no-end-in-sight-for-hawaiis-school-bus-shortage/
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.
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
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/senate-bill-would-boost-salary-cap-for-hawaii-schools-chief-to-300k/
HIDOE leadership issues parent letter regarding recent Maui school threats
STATE OF HAWAI‘I DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION KA ‘OIHANA HO‘ONA‘AUAO P.O. BOX 2360 HONOLULU, HAWAI‘I 96804 KEITH T. HAYASHI SUPERINTENDENT OFFICE...
Bill moving to support University of Hawaii students financially
A bill to extend scholarships to meet student needs at the University of Hawaii’s three four-year campuses remains alive after...
Hawaii Education Department braces for severe budget cuts
State education officials say that between a new round of possible state budget cuts on top of a looming “federal...
University of Hawaii Hilo To Train Undergraduates To Become Teachers 1 A new major would create an undergraduate program in education studies that would license elementary school teachers.
When talking with prospective teachers at Kohala Middle School, Wendy Nickl wants candidates to understand the commitment they’re about to...
