| Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRCO) | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/OfficesAndBranches/Pages/CRCO.aspx | Civil Rights Compliance Office (CRCO) | The CRCO is committed to the Hawaii State Department of Education's (HIDOE) overall compliance with Federal, State, DOE Administrative Rules, and Policy, which strictly prohibit any form of discrimination. | | |
| Strategic Plan Update: Sept. 26, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/092616.aspx | Strategic Plan Update: Sept. 26, 2016 | One in a series of email updates on the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| Statement on the outage of the Department's financial management system (FMS) | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Vendors/Pages/FMS-outage.aspx | Statement on the outage of the Department's financial management system (FMS) | A message from Supt. Christina M. Kishimoto on the Department's system for vendor payments, which has been down since Oct. 6. | | |
| Strategic Plan update: April 21, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/042116.aspx | Strategic Plan update: April 21, 2016 | First in a series of email updates on the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| Educator Effectiveness System survey gathers teacher feedback | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Educator-Effectiveness-System-survey-gathers-teacher-feedback.aspx | Educator Effectiveness System survey gathers teacher feedback | The survey gathered teacher feedback on their experiences and opinions regarding the Educator Effectiveness System to help better understand its strengths and identify areas for improvement. | | |
| Community partnerships with public schools thriving in Hawaii | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/Community-Partnerships-Thrive.aspx | Community partnerships with public schools thriving in Hawaii | In caring for our children, many have heard the saying, “It takes a village.” That saying holds true in public education, where community partners support Hawaii’s commitment to developing young minds through grants and projects that enrich the learning environment. | | |
| Public school students see double-digit gains on AP Exams | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Public-school-students-see-double-digit-gains-on-AP-Exams.aspx | Public school students see double-digit gains on AP Exams | Hawaii’s public school students continue to show growth on the Advanced Placement Program® (AP®) Exams. In a report released today, Hawaii State Department of Education students who were tested last May show double-digit increases in the number of exam takers, exams taken and scores of 3 or higher. | | |
| April 2017 Education Update | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/EducationUpdate/Pages/0417.aspx | April 2017 Education Update | Monthly newsletter distributed to schools and the Board of Education. In this edition: Annual report shows college and career readiness up strongly in early college and reduced remediation, celebrating leadership at Lanakila El, Bright Spot story on the Hilo-Waiakea Complex Area's strong results, Supt. Kathryn Matayoshi writes about Month of the Military Child. | | |
| School Year 2013-14 results: Strive HI | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StriveHIPerformanceSystem/Pages/2013-14-results.aspx | School Year 2013-14 results: Strive HI | Results for the Department's school accountability and improvement system for School Year 2013-14, released August 2014. Strive HI is meant to be a diagnostic tool to strategically deploy resources and supports to schools; it is not a tool to rank schools. | | |
| Strategic Plan Update: July 27, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/072716.aspx | Strategic Plan Update: July 27, 2016 | One in a series of email updates on the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| Strategic Plan Update: May 6, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/050616.aspx | Strategic Plan Update: May 6, 2016 | One in a series of email updates on the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| Strategic Plan update: May 16, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/051616.aspx | Strategic Plan update: May 16, 2016 | Third in a series of email updates on the DOE/BOE Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| 2014-15 Strive HI System results | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StriveHIPerformanceSystem/Pages/2014-15-results.aspx | 2014-15 Strive HI System results | Links to key reports and the press release for Strive HI Performance System results for school year 2014-15. | | |
| April 2016 Education Update | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/EducationUpdate/Pages/April-2016.aspx | April 2016 Education Update | In this edition: Latest College & Career Readiness Indicators report shows more seniors earning Early College credit, Maunakea Scholars from Kapolei High begin their telescope time, Leilehua High students excel in national Scholastic Art Awards, Supt. Kathryn Matayoshi talks about the review and extension of the Strategic Plan, opportunities and coming events. | | |
| 9th graders at Wai‘anae High know 'We've got your back' | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/WHS-9th-grade.aspx | 9th graders at Wai‘anae High know 'We've got your back' | A few years ago, about a third of 9th graders at Wai‘anae High weren’t getting promoted to the 10th grade. Staff designed a framework of supports called “The R.I.D.E.” that tackled academics, behavior, and culture. Grade 9 misconduct incidents plummeted and the grade point average is now above the state average. Downstream, rising enrollment in early college, career pathway completion, and graduation rates show the strategy is working. | | |
| Strategic Plan Update: Oct. 18, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/101816.aspx | Strategic Plan Update: Oct. 18, 2016 | One in a series of email updates on the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| Hawaii a model for rest of the country | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawaii-a-model-for-rest-of-the-country.aspx | Hawaii a model for rest of the country | U.S. Department of Education monitoring report praises progress in Hawaii's public school system, from the implementation of high academic standards to supports provided to educators and students. | | |
| Our commitment to student civil rights | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/OfficesAndBranches/Pages/Supt-Kishimoto-041618.aspx | Our commitment to student civil rights | The following message from Supt. Christina Kishimoto was sent to all Hawaii DOE staff on April 16, 2018. | | |
| July 2016 Education Update | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/EducationUpdate/Pages/July-2016.aspx | July 2016 Education Update | In this edition: An important update on heat abatement and the Cool Schools initiative, Supt. Matayoshi talks about community outreach for the Strategic Plan and implications of new federal law, plus opportunities for schools and educators, and upcoming events. | | |
| 12 high schools selected for innovative early college program | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/early-college.aspx | 12 high schools selected for innovative early college program | Twelve high schools statewide have been selected to participate in the Early College High School Program, a coordinated initiative designed to allow more high school students to earn six or more college credits before they graduate from high school. | | |
| Student-centered Strategic Plan approved by Board | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Strategic-Plan-approved.aspx | Student-centered Strategic Plan approved by Board | The Hawaii State Board of Education voted unanimously to adopt the update and extension of the Strategic Plan with amendments. The plan will be used to guide the Department and its schools from 2017-20 with implementation starting next year. | | |
| Strategic Plan Update, May 24, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/052416.aspx | Strategic Plan Update, May 24, 2016 | One in a series of updates about the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| Improved Educator Effectiveness System praised | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Improved-Educator-Effectiveness-System-Praised.aspx | Improved Educator Effectiveness System praised | Changes made to improve the Educator Effectiveness System based on teacher feedback helps increase understanding of the supports in place to help them advance their practice, according to a survey. | | |
| Librarians win awards for growing digital resources, school communities | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/slj.aspx | Librarians win awards for growing digital resources, school communities | School Library Journal honored two public school librarians in Hawaii this year: Michelle Colte (Hale Kula El) and Denise Sumida (Pearl Harbor El). What do they have in common? Using technology to promote literacy and community, with a focus on student support and learning. | | |
| Strategic Plan Update: July 7, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/070716.aspx | Strategic Plan Update: July 7, 2016 | One in a series of email updates on the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| Strategic Plan Update: Aug. 22, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/0822.aspx | Strategic Plan Update: Aug. 22, 2016 | One in a series of email updates on the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| Community Meetings: Strategic Plan & ESSA | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/Community-Meetings.aspx | Community Meetings: Strategic Plan & ESSA | The Board of Education and Hawaii State Department of Education are hosting community meetings to share draft updates of the Strategic Plan to better support student success. The Governor's ESSA Team is also sharing information about new opportunities under the federal Every Student Succeeds Act. Hawaii's state plan for ESSA will be informed by the Strategic Plan. Anyone interested in public education is encouraged to attend and learn more. | | |
| Strategic Plan Update: June 8, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/060816.aspx | Strategic Plan Update: June 8, 2016 | One in a series of updates about the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
| Teachers drive improvement through Hawaii Lab Cohorts | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/EducatorEffectiveness/ProfessionalDevelopment/Pages/Hawaii-Lab-Cohorts.aspx | Teachers drive improvement through Hawaii Lab Cohorts | Hawaii Lab Cohorts are teacher learning communities within complex areas and schools that offer an effective approach to professional growth for teachers, allowing for continuous improvement. A shining example is in the Kailua-Kalaheo Complex Area. In its fourth year of implementation, the cohort has grown from school-level English Language Arts teams to complex-wide labs in ELA and math, soon to expand to science.
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| Strategic Plan Update: Nov. 22, 2016 | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StrategicPlan/Pages/112216.aspx | Strategic Plan Update: Nov. 22, 2016 | One in a series of email updates on the Strategic Plan review and extension process. | | |
