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...
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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...
Gender Inequalities Persist In Hawaii High School Sports 6 Years After Locker Room Scandal 0 A class-action lawsuit over problems at Campbell High School has been settled, but the state still has a lot of work to do to comply with a federal anti-discrimination law.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/gender-inequalities-persist-in-hawaii-high-school-sports-6-years-after-locker-room-scandal-2/
Bill proposes moving Hawaii school construction oversight back to DOE
Just as the state has been trumpeting its opening 13 public preschool classrooms well in advance of its Ready Keiki...
Two Big Isle educators among 21 honored for earning national teaching certification
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/02/15/community/two-big-isle-educators-among-21-honored-for-earning-national-teaching-certification/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Big Dog scholarship applications open
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/02/15/sports/big-dog-scholarship-applications-open/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
The Hawaii Department Of Education Is Nowhere Close To Meeting Its Mandate To Buy More Local Food 5 The DOE has also failed to deliver a required annual update to state lawmakers on progress so far.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/02/the-hawaii-department-of-education-is-nowhere-close-to-meeting-its-mandate-to-buy-more-local-food/
Two Hawaii Island students given AlohaCare scholarships
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/02/07/community/two-hawaii-island-students-given-alohacare-scholarships/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Kalani High wins 2024 Hawai‘i LifeSmarts State Competition
Kalani High wins 2024 Hawai‘i LifeSmarts State Competition 02-Feb-2024 Team Kalani 4.2 from Kalani High School has won the 2024...
DHS Expands Preschool Open Doors Program to Include Eligible 3-year-olds and Increases Income Eligibility Limits Application period runs from January 16 – March 28, 2024
DHS Expands Preschool Open Doors Program to Include Eligible 3-year-olds and Increases Income Eligibility Limits Application period runs from January...
HIDOE seeks feedback on revising student journalism policy
HIDOE seeks feedback on revising student journalism policy 01-Feb-2024 The Department is seeking feedback through Feb. 29. A final version...
Preschool subsidies expand to Hawaii families over income limit
Families who earn too much to qualify for subsidized child care are now eligible for a program that has expanded...
Student Journalists Still Fighting For Press Freedom In Hawaii 0 The Board of Education has not amended its student-publication policy to incorporate full student press freedom in accordance with a new law.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/student-journalists-still-fighting-for-press-freedom-in-hawaii/
Demand For Preschool Is Growing In Hawaii As Federal Funding Dwindles 0 More families are set to receive subsidies to alleviate tuition costs, but the state is struggling to expand its early learning workforce.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/demand-for-preschool-is-growing-in-hawaii-as-federal-funding-dwindles/
Hawaii charter schools get new leader
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/01/25/hawaii-news/hawaii-charter-schools-get-new-leader/
Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi and Super Bowl Champion Jesse Sapolu visit Linapuni Elementary for read aloud
Linapuni Elementary is a partner school of Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream, a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that children have...
Hawaii DOE leaders are urged to cut funds on obsolete programs
Hawaii public school officials are arguing for more money to restore state budget cuts, cover inflation, continue students’ academic recovery...
Expansion in the works for overcrowded Hilo elementary school
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/01/22/hawaii-news/expansion-in-the-works-for-overcrowded-hilo-elementary-school/
