Education

Why Hawaii Can’t Solve Its School Bus Driver Shortage 1 The Department of Education canceled or suspended bus service for 14 schools statewide after dozens of drivers quit.

July 26, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/why-hawaii-cant-solve-its-school-bus-driver-shortage/

Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Is Aggressively Recruiting Teachers From The Philippines Bringing in new hires from the Philippines could help with our teacher shortage. But the DOE also should look to qualified Filipino teachers who are already here.

July 23, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/jonathan-okamura-hawaii-is-aggressively-recruiting-teachers-from-the-philippines/

UH Manoa’s RISE project receives $200K gift to fund scholarships

July 23, 2023 0

HONOLULU — The Clarence T.C. Ching Foundation has gifted $200,000 to the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Residences for Innovative Student...

NexTech Hawaii connects kids, STEM

July 11, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/07/11/hawaii-news/nextech-hawaii-connects-kids-stem/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

New regents chair sees great things ahead for University of Hawaii

July 10, 2023 0

As the University of Hawaii is at a critical crossroads as an “indigenous serving institution” — co-manager of the cultural flashpoint...

Mid-Pacific Institute hosts AI learning workshop for Hawaii teachers

July 9, 2023 0

HONOLULU — With Artificial Intelligence quickly becoming omnipresent, educators are thinking about how AI-powered tools may help students. With this...

Preschool educators stipend program finally launches

July 7, 2023 0

Despite a two-year wait to fully launch Hawaii’s first public stipend program for early-childhood educators, state officials are hopeful that...

Hilo-born woman named interim chancellor of Hawaii Community College

July 7, 2023 0

https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2023/07/07/hawaii-news/hilo-born-woman-named-interim-chancellor-of-hawaii-community-college/

Holualoa School refurbished for upcoming school year

July 6, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/07/06/hawaii-news/holualoa-school-refurbished-for-upcoming-school-year/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Holualoa Elementary undergoing extensive renovations

July 5, 2023 0

The Department of Education says students and staff at Holualoa Elementary on Hawaii island will start the new school year...

Kamalani Academy Was Due To Close, But It’s Getting A Second Chance 0 The public charter school in Wahiawa will be under more stringent financial and enrollment oversight.

July 3, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/07/kamalani-academy-was-due-to-close-but-its-getting-a-second-chance/

Affirmative action ruling could test admission policies at Hawaii schools

July 3, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/07/03/hawaii-news/affirmative-action-ruling-could-test-admission-policies-at-hawaii-schools/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

HAWAIʻI COUNTY ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO ENROLL KEIKI IN FREE PUBLIC PRE-K

June 30, 2023 0

HAWAIʻI COUNTY ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO ENROLL KEIKI IN FREE PUBLIC PRE-K The County of Hawaiʻi is excited to announce...

Youth Challenge Academy grads honored during ceremony

June 25, 2023 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2023/06/25/hawaii-news/youth-challenge-academy-grads-honored-during-ceremony/

Inflation adds $16M and a year to UH student center development

June 21, 2023 0

A new student center at the University of Hawaii at Manoa will cost $16 million more than expected and open...

Budget Gap Puts Brakes On Public School Capital Improvement Projects 0 English learner programs and mathematics initiatives are also not currently funded.

June 16, 2023 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2023/06/key-pieces-of-new-hawaii-doe-strategic-plan-uncertain-due-to-budget-shortfall/

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Education

Why Hawaii Can’t Solve Its School Bus Driver Shortage 1 The Department of Education canceled or suspended bus service for 14 schools statewide after dozens of drivers quit.

Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii Is Aggressively Recruiting Teachers From The Philippines Bringing in new hires from the Philippines could help with our teacher shortage. But the DOE also should look to qualified Filipino teachers who are already here.

UH Manoa’s RISE project receives $200K gift to fund scholarships

NexTech Hawaii connects kids, STEM

New regents chair sees great things ahead for University of Hawaii

Mid-Pacific Institute hosts AI learning workshop for Hawaii teachers

Preschool educators stipend program finally launches

Hilo-born woman named interim chancellor of Hawaii Community College

Holualoa School refurbished for upcoming school year

Holualoa Elementary undergoing extensive renovations

Kamalani Academy Was Due To Close, But It’s Getting A Second Chance 0 The public charter school in Wahiawa will be under more stringent financial and enrollment oversight.

Affirmative action ruling could test admission policies at Hawaii schools

HAWAIʻI COUNTY ENCOURAGES PARENTS TO ENROLL KEIKI IN FREE PUBLIC PRE-K

Youth Challenge Academy grads honored during ceremony

Inflation adds $16M and a year to UH student center development

Budget Gap Puts Brakes On Public School Capital Improvement Projects 0 English learner programs and mathematics initiatives are also not currently funded.

Budget cuts for public schools called a ‘travesty’

New law simplifies scholarship requirements

2023 Kealakehe High School SCC Sarah Rosenberg Memorial Scholarship Winners

Kamehameha Schools grad wins surprise scholarship

‘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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