Category: News
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Hawai‘i’s 4th graders post math gains on ‘The Nation’s Report Card’
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i’s public school fourth graders demonstrated notable progress in mathematics on the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), commonly known as “The Nation’s Report Card.” Hawai‘i was one of only 15 states to post a statistically significant improvement in fourth-grade math scores, surpassing the national average by 2 points for a second…
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Kalihi Uka Elementary School’s Kristy Inamasu receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize
HONOLULU – Kalihi Uka Elementary School Kindergarten teacher Kristy Inamasu became the latest recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award on Tuesday at a surprise assembly with the entire school. Regarded as the “Oscar Award of Teaching,” the award recognizes exceptional teachers and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. Inamasu was presented the award…
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HIDOE releases after-action report on Maui wildfire response and recovery efforts
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) released an after-action report detailing its response and recovery efforts following the devastating August 2023 Maui wildfires. The report, produced in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education’s Disaster Recovery Unit and other federal partners, highlights the challenges faced, actions taken, and lessons learned as the HIDOE worked…
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Six HIDOE educators receive nation’s highest award for science and mathematics teachers
HONOLULU — Six Hawai‘i public school educators received the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST), the nation’s highest award that a science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and/or computer science teacher may receive for outstanding teaching in the United States, President Joe Biden announced this week. The Hawai‘i recipients are: Karleen Lynch and…
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HIDOE to restore one additional school bus route for Kalama Intermediate School on Maui
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced today that one previously suspended school bus route serving Samuel E. Kalama Intermediate School will be reinstated starting on Monday, Jan. 13, restoring service for approximately 31 student bus riders. The latest restored routes will be serviced by bus service provider Ground Transport, Inc. Parents…
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HIDOE announces new deputy superintendent for operations, new assistant superintendent for information technology services
Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) Superintendent Keith Hayashi has appointed a new deputy superintendent for operations and a new assistant superintendent for information technology services, both of whom will step into their new roles this month. Dean Uchida will serve as the deputy superintendent for operations, overseeing key functions in the Department’s state offices,…
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HIDOE releases second summary report on rebuilding plan for King Kamehameha III Elementary School
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) today released a report summarizing input and opinions from a series of community feedback opportunities on the rebuild plan for King Kamehameha III Elementary School. A total of 485 community members – including faculty/staff, current school family members, alumni, and interested community members – completed feedback surveys, delivered…
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HIDOE to restore one additional school bus route for Moanalua High School
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced today that one previously suspended school bus route serving Moanalua High School will be reinstated starting on Tuesday, Jan. 7, restoring service for approximately 35 student bus riders. The latest restored routes will be serviced by bus service provider Ground Transport, Inc. Parents and guardians…
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Students win $19K for AI solutions to real-world education issues
PEARL CITY — Students from five Hawai‘i public schools received $19,500 in awards for coming up with project ideas that utilize artificial intelligence to address real-world issues that students face today. Teams from Baldwin High, Palisades Elementary and ʻĪao Intermediate Schools each won the top prize of $5,000 in the Design Intelligence Lab contest. Hilo…
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McKinley High’s new athletic complex will elevate spectator experience, serve as hub for community
HONOLULU — McKinley High School broke ground Wednesday on a $24 million state-of-the-art athletic complex, designed by G70. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Hawai‘i State Department of Education administrators, legislators and supporters of Hawaiʻi high school athletics. Nan, Inc. is beginning construction on the project, which is estimated to be completed by Sept. 2026.…