| Board approves HIDOE proposal to incentivize critical teacher shortage areas | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Board-approves-HIDOE-proposal-to-incentivize-critical-teacher-shortage-areas.aspx | Board approves HIDOE proposal to incentivize critical teacher shortage areas | The Hawaii State Board of Education (BOE) today approved the Department’s proposal to provide extra compensation for classroom teachers in three high-need areas: special education, hard-to-staff geographical locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs. | | | string;#05-Dec-2019 | 2019-12-05T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Hawai‘i DOE introduces proposal to tackle teacher shortage through pay incentives | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawaii-DOE-introduces-proposal-to-tackle-teacher-shortage-through-pay-incentives.aspx | Hawai‘i DOE introduces proposal to tackle teacher shortage through pay incentives | The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) announced a new initiative to tackle Hawai‘i’s teacher shortage by providing incentives for educators teaching in critical areas. | | | string;#03-Dec-2019 | 2019-12-03T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Hickam Elementary dedicates new Media Center and Makerspace facilities to boost STEM achievement | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hickam-Elementary-new-building.aspx | Hickam Elementary dedicates new Media Center and Makerspace facilities to boost STEM achievement | Hickam Elementary dedicated a new facility dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) in a ceremony with excited students, parents and staff. The new two-story building houses a media center, makerspaces, student support services and the administration office. | | | string;#27-Nov-2019 | 2019-11-27T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| HIDOE to provide free Hawaiian language courses for all employees through UH Community Colleges | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HawaiianLanguageLearningOpportunity.aspx | HIDOE to provide free Hawaiian language courses for all employees through UH Community Colleges | Upon successful completion, teachers will be able to receive professional development credits and all other employees will be able to earn college credit. | | | string;#21-Nov-2019 | 2019-11-21T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Solomon Elementary unveils $90 million renovated campus | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/solomondedication.aspx | Solomon Elementary unveils $90 million renovated campus | 1SG Samuel K. Solomon Elementary School held a dedication ceremony to mark the completion of its new two-story, four-building school complex. The dedication also commemorates the school’s 50th anniversary.
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| Hawaii’s ELL students show progress on Nation’s Report Card | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Nations-Report-Card.aspx | Hawaii’s ELL students show progress on Nation’s Report Card | Results released today by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) show double-digit gains for Hawaii’s fourth grade English Language Learners (ELL). State average scaled scores for fourth grade ELL students increased by 26 points for reading and 13 points for mathematics compared to 2017 results, outpacing the nation’s growth (+2 reading; +2 mathematics). | | | string;#29-Oct-2019 | 2019-10-29T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Ka‘imiloa Elementary School’s Cecilia Chung named 2020 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2020-Hawaii-State-Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx | Ka‘imiloa Elementary School’s Cecilia Chung named 2020 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year | Ka‘imiloa Elementary School teacher Cecilia Chung was named the 2020 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year. | | | string;#25-Oct-2019 | 2019-10-25T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Hawaii DOE celebrates Unity Day to promote safe and inclusive school environments | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-celebrates-Unity-Day-to-promote-safe-and-inclusive-school-environments.aspx | Hawaii DOE celebrates Unity Day to promote safe and inclusive school environments | The Hawai‘i State Department of Education celebrated Unity Day today. All students and staff members were encouraged to wear orange to stand in solidarity in support of safe and inclusive schools and communities. This year’s theme is, “Together with Aloha, United for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion.” | | | string;#23-Oct-2019 | 2019-10-23T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Mililani High and Waipahu High leaders honored as Principal and Vice Principal of the Year | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Mililani-High-and-Waipahu-High-leaders-honored-as-Principal-and-Vice-Principal-of-the-Year.aspx | Mililani High and Waipahu High leaders honored as Principal and Vice Principal of the Year | The Hawaii Association of Secondary School Administrators honored Fred Murphy from Mililani High School as the state’s National Distinguished Principal of the Year and Meryl Matsumura from Waipahu High School as the Vice Principal of the Year. | | | string;#20-Oct-2019 | 2019-10-20T10:00:00.0000000Z |
| Ewa Makai Middle dedicates new $24 million classroom wing | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Ewa-Makai-Middle-dedicates-new-campus-wing.aspx | Ewa Makai Middle dedicates new $24 million classroom wing | Ewa Makai Middle celebrated the dedication of a new 24-room, two-story campus wing to accommodate approximately 450 new sixth-graders. | | | string;#17-Oct-2019 | 2019-10-17T10:00:00.0000000Z |
