| HIDOE announces transition centers initiative in honor of late Congressman K. Mark Takai | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Takai-Transition-Centers.aspx | HIDOE announces transition centers initiative in honor of late Congressman K. Mark Takai | In partnership with Hawaii 3Rs and the Military Affairs Council, HIDOE announced today an effort to develop high-quality transition centers for Hawaii public schools. The effort is in honor of late Congressman K. Mark Takai, who was a staunch advocate for Hawaii’s students and supporter of military-dependent students throughout his career. | | | string;#22-Jun-2017 | 2017-06-22T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Board unanimously approves Hawaii ESSA Plan for submission | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/ESSA-Plan-Submission-Approval.aspx | Board unanimously approves Hawaii ESSA Plan for submission | The Board of Education unanimously approved the submission of the Hawaii Consolidated State Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act to the U.S. Department of Education. The plan serves as Hawaii’s application for federal funds, providing resources for public schools to support students in achieving equity and excellence. | | | string;#20-Jun-2017 | 2017-06-20T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Department makes progress with energy efficient strategies for cooling schools | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/cooling-schools.aspx | Department makes progress with energy efficient strategies for cooling schools | HIDOE has been working to fast track heat-relief initiatives through its Heat Abatement Program. During the last three years, schools across the state were evaluated for various cooling options including air conditioning (AC), ceiling fans, nighttime heat flushing fans, solar light, trees, heat reflective paint, and more. | | | string;#16-Jun-2017 | 2017-06-16T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Board of Education names interim education leadership | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/interim-education-leadership.aspx | Board of Education names interim education leadership | The Hawaii State Board of Education announced its appointment of Keith Hayashi as interim superintendent. Hayashi is currently the deputy superintendent until the end of June 30, 2017. The interim deputy superintendent during this transition period will be current senior assistant superintendent, Amy Kunz. | | | string;#07-Jun-2017 | 2017-06-07T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Design unveiled for Hawai'i's first vertical school at 690 Pohukaina Street | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/First-Vertical-School-Design.aspx | Design unveiled for Hawai'i's first vertical school at 690 Pohukaina Street | HIDOE and Alaka‘i Development today unveiled the design for the state’s first vertical school at 690 Pohukaina Street. The elementary school will be part of a mixed-income, mixed-use development that also features rental residences and retail. | | | string;#02-Jun-2017 | 2017-06-02T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Department offers meals to all children 18 and younger at select schools throughout summer months | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2017-SSO.aspx | Department offers meals to all children 18 and younger at select schools throughout summer months | 63 public schools will serve meals through HIDOE's Seamless Summer Option program. Meals will be served at select locations Monday through Friday at public schools around the state free of charge to all children 18 years and under. Most schools will serve breakfast and lunch. | | | string;#01-Jun-2017 | 2017-06-01T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Waianae High’s Searider Productions will get a new home for its growing needs | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Searider-Productions-Building.aspx | Waianae High’s Searider Productions will get a new home for its growing needs | A new facility will be built for Waianae High's Searider Productions thanks in part to legislative appropriations totaling $10.7 million. The 8,500-square-foot facility will include a new lobby, "makery space," three new classrooms, a flexible multi-purpose open courtyard that will be used for outdoor classrooms and to host gatherings, and more. | | | string;#31-May-2017 | 2017-05-31T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Education leaders formalize Maunakea Scholars program | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/MKMOU.aspx | Education leaders formalize Maunakea Scholars program | The collaborative agreement between the Hawaii DOE, the University of Hawaii's Institute for Astronomy, and the Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope, will develop more opportunities for local high school students to use Maunakea Observatories for their innovative research projects. | | | string;#26-May-2017 | 2017-05-26T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Department launches final phase of student transportation reforms | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/final-phase-of-Get-on-Board.aspx | Department launches final phase of student transportation reforms | HIDOE has successfully reached the final phase of its Get on Board initiative with the awarding of new contracts on Maui and Kauai for school year 2017-18. This culminates the last of three stages of the Department's reform efforts that began in 2013 as a pilot project in Central Oahu. | | | string;#22-May-2017 | 2017-05-22T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Board of Education selects next Superintendent | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/BOE-selects-Supt.aspx | Board of Education selects next Superintendent | Christina Kishimoto, Ed.D., signed a three-year contract and will start on August 1, 2017. "I look forward to working hand in hand with Hawaii’s teachers, leaders, staff, parents, community members, and student leaders to execute on this vision of high quality college, career, and community readiness." | | | string;#19-May-2017 | 2017-05-19T10:00:00.0000000Z |
