Hawaiian immersion child care center provides free services
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2024/04/29/hawaii-news/hawaiian-immersion-child-care-center-provides-free-services/
Education
UH-Hilo faces enrollment challenges
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/04/22/hawaii-news/uh-hilo-faces-enrollment-challenges/
Political Fight Over School Construction Could Slow Hawaii’s Preschool Expansion Plans 0 Some advocates are concerned that dissolving the School Facilities Authority could hinder the state’s ability to construct more pre-kindergarten classrooms.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/political-fight-over-school-construction-could-slow-hawaiis-preschool-expansion-plans/
Opioid addiction class raises awareness: PA students receive training
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/04/20/hawaii-news/opioid-addiction-class-raises-awareness-pa-students-receive-training/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
SB2706: ‘Expungement’ will help sex offenders find work in Hawaii schools
by Andrew Walden Hawaii has a severe shortage of teachers and child care workers--and hundreds of potential applicants eager to...
Waipahu High students, Hawai‘i Pacific Health doctors and nurses to work side by side in new Academic Health Center on campus
Waipahu High students, Hawai‘i Pacific Health doctors and nurses to work side by side in new Academic Health Center on...
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.
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/early-college-can-be-game-changing-but-many-students-in-hawaii-are-missing-out-2/
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.
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”
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
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
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/
