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...
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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...
Firm helps boost applications to UH-Hilo
The University of Hawaii at Hilo has seen an increase in the number of student applicants — and acceptances —...
Supplying young students with strong start…Backpack project helps boost local families in need
KAHULUI — School supplies for local kindergartners in need mean more than just scissors, crayons, pencils and backpacks, volunteers said...
Summer Enrichment Program
WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT — The ballroom at the Hilton Waikoloa Village was filled Friday with an energy that could only...
Maunakea Observatories suprises Waipahu High senior with scholarship
On Wednesday, Waipahu High School senior Jean Claude (JC) Dumaslan became the second recipient of the $10,000 Hokuala Scholarship Award....
UH-Hilo welcomes new chancellor
HOLLYN JOHNSON/Tribune-Herald From left, departing Interim Chancellor Marcia Sakai and new Chancellor Bonnie Irwin smile after receiving lei Tuesday during...
Governor speaks about increasing access to public pre-K, college during luncheon
KAUPULEHU — Gov. David Ige on Friday spoke about efforts to improve educational opportunities and workforce development throughout the state...
Judges, DOE officials congratulate Keaau middle-schoolers
Keaau Middle School students participating in the Chronic Absenteeism Prevention Program recently celebrated their achievements with a graduation ceremony for...
KECK OBSERVATORY WELCOMES RILEY ATKINSON
http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1101336625199&ca=03774a12-99d8-4f62-b527-303407e3a653 KECK OBSERVATORY WELCOMES RILEY ATKINSON Waimea (Kamuela), Hawaii – We are pleased to announce that Riley Atkinson will join W. M. Keck...
Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students are suspended more days than U.S. average By Susan Essoyan
Students in Hawaii miss nearly twice as many school days due to suspensions as their peers nationally, and children with...
Virtual program lets students explore Hawaii’s special places without leaving classroom
KAILUA-KONA — From its anchialine pools to the historical accounts of those who made their lives in the area, Makalawena...
Kanehailua named Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area superintendent
The state Board of Education named has named Esther Kanehailua the Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area superintendent. Effective July 1, Kanehailua will...
Preserve history; Ninth graders launch book about Puuhonua o Honaunau
KEALAKEKUA — When kumu Shahrazad Ahmed’s ninth-graders at Ke Kula o Ehunuikaimalino learned in December they’d be writing a book...
