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09/18/2025Post-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… Higit pa
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09/17/2025Staff Spotlight: Robert Segundo, School Food Services Supervisor (Kauaʻi District)
Robert Segundo Title: School Lunch Services Supervisor (Kauaʻi District)Job site: Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 2.5Years in the position: 2.5 Before joining HIDOE, Robert built a career in… Higit pa
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09/10/2025Student Voice: Managing the Load: A Guide to High School Stress
By Mariella Wasserman, Hilo High School We’re often told that high school is “the best time of our lives.” However, for many students, it can feel like a relentless sprint.… Higit pa
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09/10/2025Alumni Spotlight: Anuhea Kānealiʻi (Roosevelt High)
Anuhea Kānealiʻi Occupation: Firewise Specialist for Hawaiian Homesteads, Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management OrganizationWhat school you grad? Roosevelt High School ‘11College: Kapiʻolani and Honolulu Community CollegesLocation: Kewalo Uka, Oʻahu Anuhea Kānealiʻi, a… Higit pa
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09/03/20253 Hawai‘i middle schools earn national recognition for creating thriving student communities
HONOLULU — Three Hawai‘i middle schools are being celebrated on the national stage for creating schools where adolescents feel supported, challenged and inspired. Āliamanu, Moanalua and Kaimukī Middle Schools have… Higit pa
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09/03/2025Staff Spotlight: Beth Lawson, school social worker (Kaʻū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa Complex Area)
Beth Lawson Title: Human Services Professional (School Social Worker)Job site: Kaʻū-Kea‘au-Pāhoa Complex AreaYears in the HIDOE: 20 yearsYears in the position: 20 years Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: Growing… Higit pa
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08/27/2025New menus bring local and global flavors to Hawai‘i public schools
This school year, Hawai‘i public schools are serving up new breakfast and lunch items that blend locally sourced ingredients with global flavors. The fresh dishes balance student favorites with innovative… Higit pa
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08/27/2025Alumni Spotlight: Kala‘e Parish, musician (Kapolei High)
Kala‘e Parish Occupation: MusicianWhat school you grad? Kapolei High School ‘08College: Linfield CollegeLocation: Waimea, Hawai’i Ask Kala‘e Parish why he moved from Oʻahu to Hawai‘i Island, and he’ll probably just… Higit pa
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08/25/2025Mural Moʻolelo: Waikoloa Elementary & Middle
Painted with the bold reds, oranges, and purples of Waikoloa sunsets and inspired by the moʻolelo of the ahupuaʻa, mural “Kawaikōloaokawahine” at Waikoloa Elementary & Middle School centers ancient Hawaiian… Higit pa
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08/20/2025‘We have a voice in our future’: Kalani High senior excited to serve as BOE student representative
Kalani High School senior Mia Nishiguchi serves as the student representative on the Hawai‘i Board of Education for the 2025-26 school year. While the student rep is a non-voting member,… Higit pa
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08/20/2025Staff Spotlight: Lars Mitsuda, culinary arts teacher (Moanalua High)
Lars Mitsuda Title: Culinary arts teacherJob site: Moanalua High SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 15 yearsYears in the position: 10 years Q: Briefly describe your career path.A: I always wanted to… Higit pa
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08/13/2025Alumni Spotlight: Su Shin, Hawaiian Telcom President (McKinley High)
Su Shin Occupation: Hawaiian Telcom PresidentWhat school you grad? McKinley High School ‘89College: University of La VerneLocation: Honolulu, HI After her father’s unexpected death when Su Shin was 5 years… Higit pa
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08/13/2025HIDOE recognizes complex area and charter school teachers of the year
The finalists are (top row, left to right), David Adler, Josette (Kaleo) Akim Hanohano, Jessica Canyon, Susan Chew. (Second row, left to right) Claire Ann (Kalaunuola) Domingo, Steve Hanks, Judith… Higit pa
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08/13/2025Student Voice: First school, then sports. The realities of a student-athlete
By Chiara Doyle, Kalani High School In Hawai‘i, tens of thousands of high school students dedicate themselves to year-round sports, embracing academic and athletic excellence. A student-athlete can be defined… Higit pa
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08/06/2025Staff Spotlight: Iris McGuire, athletics director (Kea’au High)
Iris McGuire Title: School Athletic Director Job site: Kea‘au High School Years in the HIDOE: 20 years Years in the position: 20 years (including eight years with other additional administrative… Higit pa
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