Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii creates high school curriculum on nisei WWII veterans
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/07/16/hawaii-news/japanese-cultural-center-of-hawaii-creates-high-school-curriculum-on-nisei-wwii-veterans/
Education
Distance learning for fall term is ‘legitimate concern,’ superintendent says…She says allowing some students to continue learning from home is a ‘capacity challenge’
https://www.hsta.org/news/recent-stories/distance-learning-for-fall-term-is-legitimate-concern-superintendent-says/
A Local Hawaiian Studies Program Went Online And Its Popularity Soared On The Mainland … The Windward Community College program’s success was largely due to Native Hawaiians eager for more connection with their homeland.
When the pandemic grounded most air travel last year, Bay Area resident Joby Kekapu Tom, who usually comes to Oahu...
Masks in Hawaii schools will likely still be required despite new federal guidance
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/07/10/hawaii-news/masks-in-hawaii-schools-will-likely-still-be-required-despite-new-federal-guidance/
CDC: 98.7% of Hawaii Students Excluded from In-person Learning, Worst in USA
Disparities in Learning Mode Access Among K–12 Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic, by Race/Ethnicity, Geography, and Grade Level — United...
University of Hawaii Maui College receives $2.4 million grant for Native Hawaiian culture-based STEM learning
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/07/06/hawaii-news/uh-maui-receives-2-4-million-grant-for-native-hawaiian-culture-based-stem-learning/
GoFarm Hawaii program helps people start careers in agriculture
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/07/06/hawaii-news/gofarm-hawaii-program-helps-people-start-careers-in-agriculture/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii’s Board Of Education Is In Limbo As Ige Stays Mum On Vacancies … The governor could appoint interim members to the board until they’re confirmed by the state Senate.
New faces are expected to join the Hawaii Board of Education soon to replace three members whose terms expire Wednesday,...
Departing Superintendent Kishimoto discusses reopening of schools in August
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/06/29/hawaii-news/departing-superintendent-kishimoto-discusses-reopening-of-schools-in-august/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Frustration Grows Among Hawaii Parents Who Aren’t Ready To Send Their Kids Back To Class … The DOE has mandated that all schools be fully open in the fall, but many families want their kids to still attend classes remotely.
When school resumed last year amid the ongoing pandemic, Tiffany Reynolds had to make tough choices. First, she withdrew her...
Hawaii School Chief Stands By Full Reopening Despite Calls For Distance Learning Options … Christina Kishimoto’s remarks to the Board of Education provided more context on her pledge to fully reopen schools next year without a distance learning option.
Hawaii’s school superintendent on Thursday reaffirmed her decision to resume in-person learning at all schools in the fall, telling Board of Education...
Committee to recommend Oahu principal for interim superintendent
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/06/03/hawaii-news/committee-to-recommend-oahu-principal-for-interim-superintendent/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaii Teacher Salaries Won’t Change If New Contract Is Approved … The Hawaii State Teachers Association has reached a preliminary agreement with state officials on a new contract for the next two years, but it still must be approved by members.
Public school teachers are voting this week on a tentative new contract that would mean neither raises nor cuts to...
UH-Hilo: International student population dips, will rebound
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/06/01/hawaii-news/uh-hilo-international-student-population-dips-will-rebound/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Waipahu High School Principal Keith Hayashi recommended as interim superintendent
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/05/28/breaking-news/waipahu-high-school-principal-keith-hayashi-recommended-as-interim-superintendent/
University of Hawai‘i moves forward with new stewardship chapter
University of Hawai‘i moves forward with new stewardship chapter Maunakea is one of the most revered places in Hawai‘i because of its...
A job well done: Kealakehe Elementary School principal retiring after 43-year teaching career
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2021/05/28/hawaii-news/a-job-well-done-kealakehe-elementary-school-principal-retiring-after-43-year-teaching-career/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
‘Studying all of our options’: Lassner talks looming budget cuts for UH
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/05/25/hawaii-news/studying-all-of-our-options-lassner-talks-looming-budget-cuts-for-uh/
Chuukese student graduates from Hilo High and HCC, looks to his future at Columbia University
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2021/05/24/hawaii-news/chuukese-student-graduates-from-hilo-high-and-hcc-looks-to-his-future-at-columbia-university/
1 in 4 Hawaii seniors struggle to graduate high school
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2021/05/22/hawaii-news/1-in-4-hawaii-seniors-struggle-to-graduate/
