| 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. | | |
| 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. | | |
| 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. | | |
| June 2017 Strive HI | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/StriveHiNewsletter/Pages/0617.aspx | June 2017 Strive HI | News and success stories from across Hawaii's public school system. In this edition: the Hawai‘i DOE receives a national innovation award, the final phase of the Get on Board student transportation initiative rolls out, the Maunakea Scholars program is formalized to provide more research opportunities for public high school students at Maunakea Observatories, more. | | |
| 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. | | |
| 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. | | |
