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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.… More
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11/12/2025Department seeking public feedback on mathematics standards revision draft
The Hawaiʻi 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 the… More
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11/12/2025Student Voice: How volunteering helped me find community
By Cedar Czyscon, Keaʻau High School There are truths that you are born with, whether you want to or not. My truths start with being born a girl. They start… More
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11/07/20253 Oʻahu elementary schools recognized as 2025 Blue Ribbon Schools
HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) today honored Mānana Elementary, Mililani Mauka Elementary and Wilson Elementary on Oʻahu as 2025 National Blue Ribbon Schools for their high… More
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11/05/2025Board of Education announces four-year reappointment of Keith Hayashi as superintendent
The Hawaiʻi State Board of Education announced today the reappointment of Keith Hayashi as Superintendent of Education of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education to a new four-year term beginning… More
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11/05/2025Staff Spotlight: Tessa Belardo (Kapaʻa-Kauaʻi-Waimea Complex Area)
Tessa Belardo Title: Community Homeless Concerns LiaisonJob site: Kauaʻi District OfficeYears in the HIDOE: 6Years in the position: 6 Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: After graduating from the University… More
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11/05/2025New regulations announced for electric bicycles on HIDOE campuses
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has implemented new regulations governing the use of electric bicycles (e-bikes) on all Department campuses, effective immediately. “The safety of our… More
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11/05/2025School Year 2025-26 and Summer 2026 Student Internships
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) state offices, complex area offices, and schools offer in-person student internships to provide students with opportunities to learn employability and technical skills related… More
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10/29/2025Alumni Spotlight: Michael-Thomas Foumai (Roosevelt High)
Michael-Thomas Foumai Occupation: Director of Artistic Engagement and Composer in Residence at the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra What school you grad? Roosevelt High ‘05College: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, University of Michigan… More
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10/28/2025Hawaiʻi schools serve up locally sourced ‘volcano bowls’ for National School Lunch Week and Farm to School Month
HONOLULU — This October, Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were invited to serve “bussin’ volcano bowls” — a playful take on a taco salad — for lunch, featuring locally sourced… More
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10/27/2025Mural Moʻolelo: Kainalu Elementary
Kainalu Elementary is awash with colorful mural artwork — done in both paint and ceramic tiles — flowing over school buildings, pillars and the student drop-off area. They were created… More
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10/22/2025Staff Spotlight: Lee DeRouin (Molokai High)
Lee DeRouin Title: School Athletic DirectorJob site: Molokai High SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 30 Years in the position: 12 Q: What are your primary duties?A: Being the athletic director for Molokai… More
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10/20/2025Waikele Elementary, Kohala High first schools in the country to earn national designations for academy pathway programs
HONOLULU – Waikele Elementary School and Kohala High School were both recognized at the 29th annual National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) conference Monday at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for leading… More
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10/17/2025Waipahu High School student creates winning T-shirt design for annual White Cane Walk event
HONOLULU – Over 200 participants in the 33rd annual White Cane Walk were decked in a black T-shirt featuring the words “Never Back Down,” designed by Waipahu High School student… More
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