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HIDOE releases independent study on teacher compensation
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) today released the results of an in-depth, independent study of its teacher compensation system. Conducted by the national consulting firm Experience Management Institute (EXMI), the Compensation Impact Study provides a detailed analysis of teacher pay structures, equity and competitiveness, along with recommendations for modernization. “This study confirms that…
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Gov. Green, state officials announce King Kamehameha III Elementary School rebuilding site
The state of Hawaiʻi, County of Maui and federal and private sector partners are moving forward with plans to rebuild King Kamehameha III Elementary School at the approximately 14-acre Kuʻia site below the Lahaina Bypass. Appropriate cultural and environmental surveys for the property will soon begin. “This represents a major milestone in Lahaina’s healing and…
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Staff Spotlight: Christian Branco, School Custodian (Waikoloa Elementary and Middle)
Christian Branco Title: School CustodianJob site: Waikoloa Elementary and Middle SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 2Years in the position: 2 Q: How did you get into this role?A: I started thinking about working for the DOE or a state department when I was in high school because I would see the custodians basically doing the same…
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Mililani High School Class of 2025 senior named U.S. Presidential Scholar
U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced Mililani High School Class of 2025 graduate Leesa Takara as one of two Hawai‘i U.S. Presidential Scholars. (The other scholar was enrolled in a Hawai‘i private school.) The 2025 class recognized a total of 161 high school seniors nationwide for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and…
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Mural Moʻolelo: ʻAiea High
As a senior at ‘Aiea High School, Richard Wyrgatsch II once got in trouble for spray-painting graffiti on the school cafeteria. Forty years later, he’s back on campus — this time with permission and purpose. Known as OG Slick, the renowned street artist is leaving his mark on the school once again, but with a…
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Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow: How 4 HIDOE schools support regular student attendance
Regular school attendance is a cornerstone of a thriving community. Businesses depend on reliable workforces, governments on engaged citizens, and communities on active participants. Success requires a collective effort from everyone. Students who consistently attend school are more likely to achieve academic excellence, develop strong social skills, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. By…
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Alumni Spotlight: Jake Shimabukuro (Kaimukī High School)
Jake Shimabukuro Occupation: Professional musicianWhat school you grad? Kaimukī High School ‘94Location: Kaimukī, Oahu Jake Shimabukuro, a world-renowned ‘ukulele virtuoso, began his musical journey at the age of 4, learning to play from his mother. Over the years, he has garnered international acclaim, earning more than a dozen Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards as a solo…
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Filipino chicken papaya soup brings homestyle comfort and local flair to student lunches
HONOLULU — This September Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias on Oʻahu, Kauaʻi and Hawaiʻi Island were offered the opportunity to serve chicken papaya soup — a classic Filipino dish also known as Tinola — for lunch using locally sourced bok choy and green papaya, as available. Over 2,000 pounds of local bok choy was distributed to…
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Keaʻau High School’s Elise Hannigan named 2026 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced Keaʻau High School’s Freshman Academy coordinator and senior mentor teacher J. Elise Hannigan as the 2026 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year. Hannigan received the state’s top teaching award from Gov. Josh Green, M.D., Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke and Superintendent Keith Hayashi during an awards…
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Post-pandemic recovery in progress: Hawai‘i students gain ground in core subjects, attendance, college-going rate
HONOLULU — Hawai‘i’s public schools are not only recovering from the pandemic, but showing steady progress. According to the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) 2024-25 Strive HI Performance System report released today, students are making gains in science, math and language arts, while attendance and college enrollment are also on the rise. “These results…