Going back in time: Holualoa school to mark centennial with opening of time capsule
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/03/30/hawaii-news/going-back-in-time-holualoa-school-to-mark-centennial-with-opening-of-time-capsule/
Education
Federal funding earmarks to help boost University of Hawaii research to record $500 million
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/28/hawaii-news/federal-budget-directs-millions-to-uh-programs/
College enrollment down sharply
… A mix of “alarming” but also some good news was revealed in data published last week in the College...
One Idea For Keeping Teachers: Build Housing For Them … A House bill now in the Senate that would create affordable rentals for teachers in Ewa Beach could be a model for Hawaii, its proponents say.
Hawaii Rep. Scot Matayoshi recalls being a young science teacher in Nanakuli years ago, sharing an apartment with three other...
University of Hawaii launches effort to help students struggling with basic needs
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/24/hawaii-news/uh-launches-effort-to-help-students-struggling-with-basic-needs/
Rainbow Run returns: Annual event at Kahakai Elementary School back after 2-year hiatus
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2022/03/24/hawaii-news/rainbow-run-returns-annual-event-at-kahakai-elementary-school-back-after-2-year-hiatus/
Hawaii Kids Could Lose Access To Free Meals At School With End Of Federal Funding …Public school students have been eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the pandemic through a program that is set to expire in June.
The opportunity for all Hawaii public school students to get free meals at school during the pandemic could end at...
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS HONOLULU - The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation (HDOT) is seeking applications...
The Farm to School program, which began in 2015, spawned pilot programs that provided more fresh and local products used in scratch-cooked meals for thousands of students in the Kohala area on Hawaii island and in Mililani on Oahu.
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/21/hawaii-news/bills-would-plow-more-support-into-farm-to-school/
Hawaii educators, schools, student teams recognized for Education Week
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/20/hawaii-news/educators-schools-student-teams-recognized-for-state-education-week/
U. of Hawaii students must still wear masks in classrooms
HONOLULU (AP) — The University of Hawaii updated its COVID-19 guidelines to continue requiring face coverings in some indoor settings,...
Health risks, ‘mask shaming’ feared when Hawaii public schools drop indoor mask requirement
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/17/hawaii-news/health-risks-mask-shaming-feared-when-hawaii-public-schools-drop-indoor-mask-requirement/
Hawaii schools to receive $72 million in federal funds for online learning
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/14/hawaii-news/hawaii-schools-to-receive-72m-in-federal-funds-for-online-learning/
Bill Would Let Hawaii Home-Schoolers Compete In Sports …Hawaii is one of 20 states that bans home-schooled students from competing in interscholastic sports.
Home-schoolers could be allowed to participate as unattached competitors in individual sports available to public schools, such as track and...
UH Mānoa receives full 10-year accreditation reaffirmation
Breaking News: UH Mānoa receives full 10-year accreditation reaffirmation University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Link to video: The University of...
Masks still required indoors at Hawaii public schools, but optional outdoors starting Wednesday
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/09/hawaii-news/masks-still-required-indoors-at-hawaii-public-schools-but-optional-outdoors-starting-wednesday/
Hawaii bill to add LGBTQ information to sex education advances
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/08/hawaii-news/hawaii-bill-to-add-lgbtq-information-to-sex-education-advances/
Kalihi Kai educator Michelle Le Iwasaki wins $25,000 Milken Award
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/03/01/hawaii-news/kalihi-kai-educator-wins-25000-milken-award/
Senior Hawaii Teachers Inch Closer To Receiving Pay Raises…Lawmakers are debating whether to fund pay increases for veteran teachers and hard-to-staff positions.
A pair of education funding bills that would bump up salaries for veteran teachers and continue salary boosts for hard-to-staff...
This Is the Hardest College to Get Into in Hawaii
A college education is the single largest investment many Americans will make in their lifetimes. When accounting for interest on...
