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07/16/2026Expanded free school meals help ease costs for Hawaiʻi working families
Nearly 12,000 additional Hawaiʻi public school students will receive free school meals this school year as the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education expands eligibility to more working families. Beginning with… Higit pa
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07/02/2026Record J-1 visa teacher cohort helps close teacher vacancy gaps, bridge cultures
HONOLULU — The latest cohort of the J-1 Visa Teacher Program represents the largest group for the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE). At the start of the new school… Higit pa
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07/01/2026HIDOE serves nearly 145,000 free summer meals, invites families to participate
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has already served nearly 145,000 free summer meals to children across the state, providing access to nutritious breakfasts and lunches while school is out… Higit pa
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06/24/2026President Theodore Roosevelt High’s new gymnasium serves as a gathering space for school and community
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) dedicated a new 55,000 square-foot gymnasium at President Theodore Roosevelt High School during a special event Wednesday. Student-athletes greeted lawmakers and… Higit pa
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06/19/2026HIDOE expands Kaiapuni program amid growing demand for Hawaiian immersion education
In response to growing demand for Hawaiian language immersion education, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) has expanded its Kaiapuni program by adding schools, strengthening teacher recruitment and retention… Higit pa
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06/17/2026HIDOE earns 4 national awards for communications excellence
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) has been recognized with four 2026 National School Communication Awards from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), earning honors for excellence in… Higit pa
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06/04/2026HIDOE appoints Richard Fajardo as assistant superintendent for Office of Facilities and Operations
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) has appointed Richard Fajardo as assistant superintendent for the Office of Facilities and Operations (OFO), effective June 16. Fajardo has served as complex… Higit pa
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05/27/2026Alumni Spotlight: Elizabeth T. Ferreira (Kalani High)
Elizabeth T. Ferreira Occupation: Emergency medicine physician and television medical consultantCollege: University of California, IrvineMedical School: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s John A. Burns School of MedicineWhat school you grad?… Higit pa
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05/27/2026Student Voice: The first graduating class of Kūlanihākoʻi High School
By Nolan Quinn, Kūlanihākoʻi High School I came to this school as a sophomore and I am proud to represent the first graduating class of Kūlanihākoʻi High School. If there’s… Higit pa
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05/26/2026Mural Moʻolelo: Waimea High
WAIMEA — In an outdoor courtyard at Waimea High, two seascape murals face each other, reflecting the journey students travel from freshman year to graduation. On one wall, a shark… Higit pa
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05/21/2026Farm-fresh lūʻau leaves featured in Heʻeia Elementary pasta lunch
Farm-fresh lūʻau leaves grown minutes away from Heʻeia Elementary School made their way into student lunches as Hawaiʻi public schools expand farm-to-school efforts through new hyper-local purchasing practices. Students at… Higit pa
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05/20/2026Hawaiʻi public schools offering summer learning programs statewide
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education will offer a wide range of summer learning opportunities this year to support students across all grade levels, with programs focused on academics, enrichment,… Higit pa
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05/20/2026HIDOE Graduation Highlight: Lānaʻi High celebrates new record number of seniors graduating with associate degrees
A record number of seniors at Lāna‘i High & Elementary School are graduating this year with both a high school diploma and an associate degree from the University of Hawaiʻi… Higit pa
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05/20/2026Staff Spotlight: Sharon Nichols (Enchanted Lake Elementary)
Sharon Nichols Title: Speech-Language PathologistJob site: Enchanted Lake Elementary SchoolYears in the HIDOE: 18Years in the position: 18 Q: What was your career path like?A: Being a speech-language pathologist (SLP)… Higit pa
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05/19/2026Locally sourced Filipino pork guisantes brings farm-fresh cultural flavors to Hawaiʻi public school lunches
HONOLULU — This May Hawaiʻi public school cafeterias statewide were offered the opportunity to serve pork guisantes — a classic Filipino dish — for lunch using locally sourced pork from… Higit pa
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