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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

Financial Aid Changes Are Creating ‘New Levels Of Frustration’ For Hawaii Students 0 Counselors are concerned that fewer high school seniors may apply for college aid this year because of problems with the federal system.

January 7, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/financial-aid-changes-are-creating-new-levels-of-frustration-for-hawaii-students/

UH plans to expand IFA facilities, offer more STEM opportunities

January 7, 2024 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2024/01/07/hawaii-news/uh-plans-to-expand-ifa-facilities-offer-more-stem-opportunities/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Education

HIDOE recognizes 2 schools for excellence in civic education and prioritizing student agency

January 6, 2024 0

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is proud to announce and celebrate two high schools — Mililani and Maui High...

Education

Hawaii DOE Faces Roadblocks, Delays In Spending $2 Billion For School Facilities 0 Capital Improvement Program funding for schools has increased in recent years, but the department’s spending has been unable to keep pace.

January 1, 2024 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/01/hawaii-doe-faces-roadblocks-delays-in-spending-2-billion-for-school-facilities/

$3.5M donated to UH to support ethnomusicology program

January 1, 2024 0

The Barbara Barnard Smith Foundation fund donated $3.5 million to the University of Hawaii’s music department. The money will go...

Parents And Teachers Say Schools Must Do More To Help Those Still Traumatized By Lahaina Fire 0 Campuses have expanded their mental health resources, but some people say the response has been inadequate.

December 29, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/12/parents-and-teachers-say-schools-must-do-more-to-help-those-still-traumatized-by-lahaina-fire/

After Spending Debacle, DOE Appoints New Assistant Superintendent To Oversee School Facilities 0 The department recently came under fire for its handling of funding for capital improvement projects.

December 28, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/12/after-spending-debacle-doe-appoints-new-assistant-superintendent-to-oversee-school-facilities/

Hawaii lags in preparing kids for kindergarten, state DOE report shows

December 25, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/12/25/hawaii-news/hawaii-lags-in-preparing-kids-for-kindergarten-state-doe-report-shows/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

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Senators Grill DOE Officials For Failure To Spend Project Money Before Deadline 10 They question how the Department of Education communicated about its struggles to handle nearly $1 billion in capital improvement funds.

December 21, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/12/senators-grill-doe-officials-for-failure-to-spend-project-money-before-deadline/

Should Oahu Have Armed Police Officers Inside Its Schools? 4 Honolulu is the only county in Hawaii that doesn’t use school resource officers. Some leaders feel that should change.

December 21, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/12/should-oahu-have-armed-police-officers-inside-its-schools/

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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.

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

Financial Aid Changes Are Creating ‘New Levels Of Frustration’ For Hawaii Students 0 Counselors are concerned that fewer high school seniors may apply for college aid this year because of problems with the federal system.

UH plans to expand IFA facilities, offer more STEM opportunities

HIDOE recognizes 2 schools for excellence in civic education and prioritizing student agency

Hawaii DOE Faces Roadblocks, Delays In Spending $2 Billion For School Facilities 0 Capital Improvement Program funding for schools has increased in recent years, but the department’s spending has been unable to keep pace.

$3.5M donated to UH to support ethnomusicology program

Parents And Teachers Say Schools Must Do More To Help Those Still Traumatized By Lahaina Fire 0 Campuses have expanded their mental health resources, but some people say the response has been inadequate.

After Spending Debacle, DOE Appoints New Assistant Superintendent To Oversee School Facilities 0 The department recently came under fire for its handling of funding for capital improvement projects.

Hawaii lags in preparing kids for kindergarten, state DOE report shows

Senators Grill DOE Officials For Failure To Spend Project Money Before Deadline 10 They question how the Department of Education communicated about its struggles to handle nearly $1 billion in capital improvement funds.

Should Oahu Have Armed Police Officers Inside Its Schools? 4 Honolulu is the only county in Hawaii that doesn’t use school resource officers. Some leaders feel that should change.

Police Congratulate Participants of Blue Light Fishing Tournament in Hilo

This Grandpa Has Spent 8 Years Cuddling a Hospital’s Tiniest Fighters Every Week

Cost Of Honolulu Rail Line At Risk Of Climbing Again A recent analysis suggests the total cost of rail may rise to $10.19 billion, about $111 million more than the current budget.

Corruption Defendants, If Convicted, Could Lose Half Their Pensions The latest bribery case could be the first opportunity for a judge to apply Hawaiʻi’s new pension forfeiture law.

Kona wa‘a sets standard at states on Oahu

Hawaii facing ‘sluggish’ job growth through 2034

Zoo optimistic after implementing admission fees: More than $500,000 collected

North Kohala Community Policing Newsletter

ADMINISTRATIVE RULE AMENDMENTS PROPOSED TO IMPROVE PROTECTIONS OF HAWAIʻI’S INDIGENOUS WILDLIFE Public Input Invited Through an Online Survey and Public Hearing

Keiki Invited to Participate in Second Annual HI-PAL Youth Music Showcase

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