Education

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.

February 16, 2024 0

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

February 16, 2024 0

Just as the state has been trumpeting its opening 13 public preschool classrooms well in advance of its Ready Keiki...

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Two Big Isle educators among 21 honored for earning national teaching certification

February 15, 2024 0

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

February 15, 2024 0

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.

February 12, 2024 0

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

February 7, 2024 0

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

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Kalani High wins 2024 Hawai‘i LifeSmarts State Competition

February 3, 2024 0

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

February 3, 2024 0

DHS Expands Preschool Open Doors Program to Include Eligible 3-year-olds and Increases Income Eligibility Limits Application period runs from January...

Education

HIDOE seeks feedback on revising student journalism policy

February 3, 2024 0

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

February 2, 2024 0

Families who earn too much to qualify for subsidized child care are now eligible for a program that has expanded...

Education

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.

January 29, 2024 0

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.

January 29, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/demand-for-preschool-is-growing-in-hawaii-as-federal-funding-dwindles/

Hawaii charter schools get new leader

January 25, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/01/25/hawaii-news/hawaii-charter-schools-get-new-leader/

Education

Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi and Super Bowl Champion Jesse Sapolu visit Linapuni Elementary for read aloud

January 22, 2024 0

Linapuni Elementary is a partner school of Kristi Yamaguchi’s Always Dream, a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring that children have...

Education

Hawaii DOE leaders are urged to cut funds on obsolete programs

January 22, 2024 0

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

January 22, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/01/22/hawaii-news/expansion-in-the-works-for-overcrowded-hilo-elementary-school/

New private school hosts land dedication ceremony in Captain Cook

January 22, 2024 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2024/01/22/hawaii-news/new-private-school-hosts-land-dedication-ceremony-in-captain-cook/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Hawaii Legislators To Tackle School Safety Issues From Broken Fire Alarms To Evacuation Plans 4 The Maui fires loom over this year’s Legislature, but longstanding problems also need to be addressed, including school bus shortages and teacher retention.

January 9, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/hawaii-legislators-to-tackle-school-safety-issues-from-broken-fire-alarms-to-evacuation-plans/

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MAUI Public School Closings for Today

January 9, 2024 0

School Closures, Tuesday, Jan 9 09-Jan-2024 Please check here for updates on school closures for Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024. As...

New gym in works for Hilo Intermediate: School receives funds to replace termite-damaged facility

January 8, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/01/08/hawaii-news/new-gym-in-works-for-hilo-intermediate-school-receives-funds-to-replace-termite-damaged-facility/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Education

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.

Bill proposes moving Hawaii school construction oversight back to DOE

Two Big Isle educators among 21 honored for earning national teaching certification

Big Dog scholarship applications open

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.

Two Hawaii Island students given AlohaCare scholarships

Kalani High wins 2024 Hawai‘i LifeSmarts State Competition

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

HIDOE seeks feedback on revising student journalism policy

Preschool subsidies expand to Hawaii families over income limit

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.

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.

Hawaii charter schools get new leader

Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi and Super Bowl Champion Jesse Sapolu visit Linapuni Elementary for read aloud

Hawaii DOE leaders are urged to cut funds on obsolete programs

Expansion in the works for overcrowded Hilo elementary school

New private school hosts land dedication ceremony in Captain Cook

Hawaii Legislators To Tackle School Safety Issues From Broken Fire Alarms To Evacuation Plans 4 The Maui fires loom over this year’s Legislature, but longstanding problems also need to be addressed, including school bus shortages and teacher retention.

MAUI Public School Closings for Today

New gym in works for Hilo Intermediate: School receives funds to replace termite-damaged facility

‘It Was Destiny’: Garbage Truck Crew Saves Dog From Trash Can, Then Adopts Him

$17 Million In Court Settlements Is Coming To Red Hill Families The deals amount to roughly $27,000 per plaintiff. Some victims of the water contamination say that doesn’t go far enough.

‘We are so very talented on every island’: ‘Bows football coaches visit Hilo

UH Hilo athletics building to be renovated

Sewer rate hikes proposed

Hawaiʻi Island police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old Honokaʻa man for allegedly using a digital messaging platform to entice a minor for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity.

DOH ALERTS PUBLIC ABOUT MORNINGSTAR FARMS BUFFALO CHIK’N NUGGETS AND HOT & SPICY SAUSAGE PATTIES DUE TO POTENTIAL PRESENCE OF PLASTIC MATERIALS

Savings Challenge Pays off for Hawaiʻi Island Families

Boy Rings Woman’s Doorbell at 3 A.M. and Leads Her to His Dad — She Performs CPR for 10 Minutes and Saves His Life

‘Making Sanitation Sexy’: Hawai‘i Colleges Are Growing Wastewater Workforce UH schools on the Big Island and Maui are training students to convert cesspools to cleaner alternatives.

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