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05/07/2026Student-grown produce served in public school cafeterias
WAIPAHU — Fresh produce grown just steps from school cafeterias is making its way into student lunches as Hawaiʻi public schools expand farm-to-school efforts through school gardens and new micropurchasing… More
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05/06/2026Student Voice: Our food, our story, our tradition: Bridging generations through the kitchen
By Noah Ching, ‘Aiea High School Moving to Hawai‘i from California at the age of 4 meant growing up in one of the most culturally diverse places in the world.… More
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05/06/2026Alumni Spotlight: Jason Takeuchi (Roosevelt High)
Jason Takeuchi Occupation: ArchitectCollege: University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaWhat school you grad? Roosevelt High ‘05Location: Honolulu, HI Jason Takeuchi is a mission-driven architect at Ferraro Choi and is passionate about… More
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05/01/2026Hawaiʻi public schools expand local menu offerings with poi
WAIKĪKĪ — As part of the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) continued commitment to farm-to-school initiatives and student wellness, a local staple is being added to the regular rotation… More
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04/29/2026Staff Spotlight: Charles Matthew Dela Cruz (ʻEwa Beach Elementary)
Charles Matthew Dela Cruz Title: Educational AssistantJob site: ‘Ewa Beach Elementary SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 4Years in the position: 1 Charles Dela Cruz was named a finalist for the 2025… More
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04/29/2026HIDOE student-run credit unions prepare students for real-world finances
Hawai‘i public school students are getting hands-on experience in financial literacy by running nine student-operated credit unions on their campuses—some starting as early as fourth grade. Known as student-operated credit… More
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04/28/2026Tofu poke bowls debut on Hawaiʻi public school lunch menus
KAILUA — This April, Hawai‘i public school cafeterias statewide introduced a twist on a local favorite — poke bowls. Tofu poke, prepared fresh in school cafeterias, featured tofu mixed with… More
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04/27/2026Mural Moʻolelo: Lānaʻi High & Elementary
LĀNA‘I — On the campus of Lānaʻi High & Elementary School, the exterior walls of seemingly ordinary single-story classroom buildings hold a tetraptych of murals that are windows into the… More
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04/25/2026HIDOE opens 47-unit housing project on Maui to support Lahaina educators
LAHAINA – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today marked the opening of its Lahaina educator workforce housing development, a $20 million project designed to support teacher retention and strengthen… More
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04/22/2026Alumni Spotlight: Lee Tonouchi (‘Aiea High)
Lee A. Tonouchi Occupation: Pidgin writerCollege: University of Hawaiʻi at MānoaWhat school you grad? ‘Aiea High School ‘90Location: ‘Aiea, HI Like many children raised in Hawai‘i, Lee Tonouchi grew up… More
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04/22/2026Student Voice: Exploring Jeju Island’s Hawai‘i connection on an 11-day study tour
By Cassie Nakaoka, Moanalua High School I have heard that the hardest part of traveling internationally is adjusting to the local customs, unwritten laws, language barriers and a whole new… More
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04/15/202630 Hawaiʻi educators recognized for earning National Board Certified Teacher designation
Thirty Hawai‘i educators were recognized for their completion of the rigorous National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) certification program. With the latest cohort of newly certified teachers, there are now 569… More
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04/15/2026Staff Spotlight: Erin Henderson (Kohala High)
Erin Henderson Title: CounselorJob site: Kohala High SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 20Years in the position: 10 Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: My college journey started at Windward Community College… More
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04/14/2026HIDOE after-school program registration to open April 22
HONOLULU – The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) and After-School Plus (A+) program providers statewide are encouraging families to prepare for registration for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. A+ registration… More
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04/09/2026HIDOE schools and offices to reopen Monday, April 13
April 12, 5 p.m. All HIDOE public schools and offices statewide are expected to reopen Monday, April 13. Localized closures are possible, depending on conditions in specific areas. Any updates,… More
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