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Academic and performance requirements to obtain a diploma from Hawaii's public high schools, from the basics to honors recognition...

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2030 Promise Plan

Phase III feedback on proposed and future indicators for the plan is open through Dec. 2.

Mahalo for your interest in the 2030 Promise Plan, which will guide Hawai‘i's public school system from 2020 to 2030. We have iden...

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Feeding keiki

Nutritious low-cost or free lunches are available to qualifying children.

The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program in public and nonprofit private schools and residential chi...

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Weigh in on indicators to measure our progress to 2030

Mahalo for your interest in the 2030 Promise Plan, which will guide Hawai‘i's public school system from 2020 to 2030. We have identified five student promises to realize in every school by 2030, focusing on creative ideas and solutions toward a thriving, sustainable state grounded in the values of HĀ. Phase III feedback on proposed and future indicators for the plan closed on Dec. 2.

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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.
November/December 2019 Ho‘oha‘aheo	http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/1119.aspx	November/December 2019 Ho‘oha‘aheo	Monthly print and digital newsletter. Strive HI: Schools credit project-based learning, student-centered cultures for academic gains, Grow Our Own teacher Jacie Miyashiro, art opportunities and more stories from HIDOE alumni, staff and students about what makes them #PublicSchoolProud.
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.
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.
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.
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).

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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.
Teacher/Student access to Origo math games	http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/CommonCoreStateStandards/Pages/Origo.aspx	Teacher/Student access to Origo math games	As part of the Hawaii State Department of Education's use of Stepping Stones curriculum for K-5 mathematics, access for teachers and students has been granted free access to Origo Education's Fundamentals channel, which includes online math games.
HawaiiPay	http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Pages/HawaiiPay.aspx	HawaiiPay	The HawaiiPay project is led by the Dept. of Accounting and General Services in partnership with the Office of Enterprise Technology Services to modernize payroll and time & attendance systems serving roughly 63,000 full- and part-time employees statewide.
Substitute teacher reporting system	http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Employment/JobOpportunities/Pages/substitute-notifications.aspx	Substitute teacher reporting system	The Department uses a digital accounting system — The Teacher-Substitute Employee Automated System (TSEAS) — for schools to report, update and/or cancel teacher absences, which send automatic notifications to registered substitutes to alert them of work opportunities.
Subject matter standards	http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/TeachingAndLearning/StudentLearning/Pages/standards.aspx	Subject matter standards	Below is a list of the standards that the Hawaii DOE use to ensure students are being exposed to rigorous and age-appropriate benchmarks of learning. Standards are not curriculum, but expectations of what students should know and be able to do at each grade level. Visit our Learning Design site to learn more about curriculum design aligned to standards.
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.

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