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12/11/2025Hawai‘i public schools get a special taste of local ‘uala on this month’s breakfast menu
PEARL CITY — This December, Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were offered the opportunity to serve local ʻuala (sweet potato) bread for breakfast using locally sourced Okinawan sweet potato. Nearly… ʻOi aku
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12/10/2025Student Voice: Navigating the inevitable college applications
By Clark Jestoni Palting and Ciana Guillermo, Farrington High School As another application season comes to an end, students across the state are nervously finalizing personal statements, requesting letters of… ʻOi aku
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12/10/2025Alumni Spotlight: Lanai Tabura (Lānaʻi High & Elementary)
Lanai Tabura Occupation: TV host and public speakerWhat school you grad? Lānaʻi High & Elementary ‘87Location: Honolulu, HI Born and raised on the island of Lāna‘i, Lanai Tabura is an… ʻOi aku
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12/09/2025Inclusive Santas ring in the holidays
Pearlridge Center was the stage for two inclusive holiday events: “Santa Cane to Town” and “Deaf Santa.” More than 80 students who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind or have… ʻOi aku
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12/03/2025Student Voice: Why student leadership is important and how we can become leaders
By Darien Van Winkle, Leilehua High School When I first arrived at Leilehua High School, I found myself without many friends, unsure of my purpose, and stuck in a monotonous… ʻOi aku
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12/03/2025Staff Spotlight: Lauren Collier (Kāneʻohe Elementary School)
Lauren Collier Title: Special Education TeacherJob site: Kāneʻohe Elementary SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 9Years in the position: 9 Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: I began my teaching career as… ʻOi aku
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12/01/2025Lahaina students design Hawaiʻi’s ornaments for National Christmas Tree display in D.C.
LAHAINA — Students from Princess Nāhiʻenaʻena Elementary School are bringing the aloha spirit to the nation’s capital this holiday season. Young artists in grades K–5 will have their hand-drawn ornament… ʻOi aku
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11/26/2025Alumni Spotlight: Rochelle Ballard (Waimea High)
ROCHELLE BALLARD Occupation: Former professional surfer and business owner What school you grad? Waimea High School ‘89 Location: ʻŌmaʻo, Kauaʻi Throughout her 17-year career as a professional surfer, Kauaʻi’s Rochelle… ʻOi aku
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11/25/2025Ocean swim pilot a success for West Oʻahu students and community
With water safety at the forefront, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and Nā Kama Kai partnered to pilot a culturally grounded, ocean safety program at all six public… ʻOi aku
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11/25/2025Hawai‘i public school lunches get festive with freshly baked pumpkin pie
KĀNEʻOHE — This November, Hawai‘i public school cafeterias added a special Thanksgiving treat to their traditional turkey lunch — a slice of freshly baked pumpkin pie served alongside roast turkey… ʻOi aku
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11/24/2025Mural Moʻolelo: Maui Waena Intermediate
Flowers, students and knowledge bloom perennially at Maui Waena Intermediate. The striking large-scale mosaic mural titled “Mohala Pua No Hoʻonaʻauao” cheerfully welcomes visitors and incoming sixth grade students alike. Accepting… ʻOi aku
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11/19/2025Staff Spotlight: Amanda Nelson (Office of Curriculum and Instructional Design)
Amanda Nelson Title: Advanced Technology SpecialistJob site: Office of Curriculum and Instructional DesignYears in the HIDOE: 8Years in the position: 2 Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: I began my… ʻOi aku
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11/13/2025‘Intro to Glass’ fires up at Leilehua High: A shining debut in Hawaiʻi public schools
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s course catalog includes a brand-new art class this school year: Introduction to Glass at Leilehua High – the first in a Hawaiʻi public school.… ʻOi aku
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11/12/2025Department seeking public feedback on mathematics standards revision draft
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education invites you to review and share your feedback on the draft Hawaiʻi Mathematics Standards. The process and timeline for standards revisions are delineated in… ʻOi aku
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