Hawaii’s students stand out nationally as digital storytellers
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/09/03/hawaii-news/hawaiis-students-stand-out-nationally-as-digital-storytellers/
Education
Parker School second-grader Gianna Zarley wins trip for completing most summer books
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2019/08/28/hawaii-news/parker-school-second-grader-gianna-zarley-wins-trip-for-completing-most-summer-books/
Board of Education passes new rules for discipline, civil rights
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/08/17/hawaii-news/boe-passes-new-rules-for-discipline-civil-rights/
Corrected figures show Hawaii student suspensions at national norm, not worst in U.S.
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/08/18/hawaii-news/corrected-figures-show-hawaii-student-suspensions-at-national-norm-not-worst-in-u-s/
Astronomers to deploy breakthrough technology at UH telescope
A rendering of the new “adaptive secondary” mirror for the UH 2.2-meter telescope that will be used to high-resolution images of stars...
Court: State must provide Hawaiian language immersion
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2019/08/15/hawaii-news/court-state-must-provide-hawaiian-language-immersion/
BOE expected to adopt changes to student misconduct rules
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2019/08/15/hawaii-news/boe-expected-to-adopt-changes-to-student-misconduct-rules/
Earning college credits on the mauna
https://www.hawaiitribune-herald.com/2019/08/12/hawaii-news/earning-college-credits-on-the-mauna/
Suspension data overstated for Hawaii public school students, superintendent says By Susan Essoyan
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2019/08/08/hawaii-news/suspension-data-overstated-for-hawaii-public-school-students-superintendent-says/
Grow Our Own (GOO) Teachers Initiative program
Are you interested in earning your teacher license to teach grades 6-12 in the state of Hawaii? Do you have...
Kanehailua returns to Hilo High — as complex area superintendent
On Monday, as Hilo High freshmen began their own high school careers, new Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area Superintendent Esther Kanehailua found...
University of Washington starting physician assistant program in Hawaii By Kristen Consillio
The University of Washington is starting Hawaii’s first physician assistant training program at a time when the state is experiencing...
Hawaii’s homegrown teachers step up to the plate as efforts target teacher shortage By Susan Essoyan
As students head back to public schools across Hawaii today, the first cadre of newly licensed teachers in the “Grow...
University of Hawaii’s Confucius Institute closes as FBI raises alarm By William Cole
The University of Hawaii has shuttered its China-influenced Confucius Institute following new federal restrictions and amid FBI warnings that universities...
Up to 70,000 student records potentially exposed
Data from students at more than a dozen Big Island public and charter schools — used for college and career...
New UH-Hilo chancellor makes student success a top priority
Three weeks on the job and University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Chancellor Bonnie Irwin is wasting no time in her...
Administrators eye tweaks to pharmacy college
Enrollment at the University of Hawaii at Hilo’s Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy is expected to decline this fall,...
SAT, ACT test prep workshop later this month
KAILUA-KONA — When it comes to standardized tests like the ACT, just knowing how to take the test can go...
School supply drive culminates with ‘Bash’ on July 28
KAILUA-KONA — In an effort to provide hoodies, shirts, school supplies and haircuts, Umekes, Boss Cutz and 101 Salon have...
Hawaii physician assistant program now taking applications
The MEDEX Northwest Physician Assistant Program announced Tuesday that it is now accepting applications from those interested in joining the...
