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05/29/2025HIDOE breaks ground on development aimed at stabilizing Lahaina’s educator workforce
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and Maui leaders broke ground on a new $20 million educator workforce development housing project. Maui-based Dowling Co. will start construction on the… More
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05/29/2025Hawaiʻi public schools pilot new banana bread recipe featuring local ‘ulu flour
HONOLULU — This April Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were offered the opportunity to serve ʻulu (breadfruit) banana bread for breakfast using local ʻulu flour, supplied by the Hawaiʻi ʻUlu… More
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05/29/2025Breaking barriers: Waipahu High special education students make history with college credit
A cohort of 13 students from Waipahu High School’s ʻOhana of Excellence Academy made history as the first special education class in the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to earn… More
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05/29/2025Student Voice: Bridging climate and community with Hawai‘i’s first youth transportation council
By Luke Gee, Kealaheke High School He aliʻi ka ʻāina, he kauwā ke kanaka. The land is chief; man is servant. As vice chairperson of the Hawaiʻi Youth Transportation Council,… More
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05/29/2025Kohala High School students win 3rd annual Kalo Challenge
WAHIAWĀ — Students from Kohala High School’s alternative learning program, Na‘au ʻŌiwi, defended their winning title in the third annual Kalo Challenge hosted by the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s… More
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05/29/2025Workforce shortages to impact student transportation and after-school care at public schools
As the new school year begins next week, workforce shortages are expected to impact the availability of student transportation and after-school care services in certain areas. These essential services are… More
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05/29/2025Class of 2025 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony dates, times and locations for the Class of 2025. A list of statewide commencement celebrations is included below. “High school… More
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05/29/2025Local ʻuala returns to school lunch menus across the state
HILO — Cafeterias statewide were offered the opportunity to serve ʻuala (sweet potato) as a lunch side item this May. Approximately 372 pounds of local Okinawan sweet potato were distributed… More
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05/29/20252025 Tokioka Award honors Ānuenue’s Babā Yim for innovative leadership at Hawaiian immersion school
Babā Yim, po‘o kumu (principal) of Ke Kula Kaiapuni ‘O Ānuenue in Pālolo Valley, was named the winner of the 2025 Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award at the… More
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05/28/2025Alumni Spotlight: Dillon Gabriel
Dillon Gabriel’s route to the NFL started at Mililani High School and it’s also a place he keeps returning to. Under coach Rod York, the quarterback set the high school… More
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05/28/2025Free summer meals offered at 68 HIDOE schools for children 18 and under
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced that 68 public schools will offer free summer meals to children ages 18 and younger, starting June 12. Meals are available Monday… More
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05/28/2025Two longtime HIDOE leaders to retire with over 77 years of combined service to Hawai‘i public schools
Two longtime Neighbor Island leaders of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education will retire at the end of the school year, concluding a combined 77 years of service to public… More
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05/07/2025Student Voice: From the desk of grateful students
Across our public schools, countless students have shared their appreciation for the educators who have shaped their lives in profound ways. More
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05/02/2025Pāhoa students gain career skills and campus pride through ʻLabor of Love’ project
Students at Pāhoa High and Intermediate School recently got a hands-on lesson in skilled trades while helping to improve their own campus through the 2025 Labor of Love: Union Workforce… More
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05/01/2025Kapaʻa High senior makes history with dual graduation
Veronica Nagahisa poses with her family after the Chaminade University graduation on May 3. More
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