| 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). | | |
| October 2019 Ho‘oha‘aheo | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/1019.aspx | October 2019 Ho‘oha‘aheo | Monthly print and digital newsletter. This month's issue is a special Teacher of the Year Edition featuring the 2020 Complex Area Teachers of the Year and what makes them #PublicSchoolProud. | | |
| 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. | | |
| 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.” | | |
| 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. | | |
| 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. | | |
| HIDOE Launches Campaign to Increase FAFSA Completion | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/FAFSA2019.aspx | HIDOE Launches Campaign to Increase FAFSA Completion | HIDOE is launching a campaign to boost the number of students completing the FAFSA. | | |
| 4 public school educators honored with Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019PAEMSTwinners.aspx | 4 public school educators honored with Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | Four Hawai‘i public school teachers were awarded one of the nation's most prestigious honors for teachers. | | |
| Niu Valley Middle School breaks ground on new World Language Center | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Niu-Valley-Middle-School-World-Language-Center.aspx | Niu Valley Middle School breaks ground on new World Language Center | The Hawaii State Department of Education held a groundbreaking ceremony at Niu Valley Middle School on Thursday, Oct. 10 for its new World Language Center. | | |
| Kapolei High students give back during fall break and gain valuable building industry experience | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kapolei-High-GCA-building-project.aspx | Kapolei High students give back during fall break and gain valuable building industry experience | Under mentoring by industry professionals, Kapolei High students built a brand-new stage for Makakilo Elementary’s cafeteria. | | |
| HIDOE awarded nearly $50 million in five-year Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Striving-Readers-Comprehensive-Literacy-Grant .aspx | HIDOE awarded nearly $50 million in five-year Striving Readers Comprehensive Literacy Grant | The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) was awarded $49,839,514 through a five-year federal grant aimed at supporting language and literacy development growth in Hawaii public schools. | | |
| Annual Strive HI performance update shows positive college and career readiness trends | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Strive-HI-2019.aspx | Annual Strive HI performance update shows positive college and career readiness trends | 2018-19 Strive HI Performance System results were released today. The results show promising gains in college and career readiness among public school students. | | |
| Hickam, Lāʻie & Waialua elementary schools named 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019-NBRS.aspx | Hickam, Lāʻie & Waialua elementary schools named 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools | Hickam, Lāʻie and Waialua elementary schools have been named 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education. | | |
| Teacher compensation listening sessions announced | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Teacher-compensation-listening-sessions-announced.aspx | Teacher compensation listening sessions announced | The Department will be hosting a series of listening sessions focused on gathering feedback to refine and potentially recommend changes to the teacher compensation system. To encourage maximum participation, two listening sessions will be held on O‘ahu, Maui and Hawai‘i Island. | | |
| September 2019 Ho‘oha‘aheo | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/Hoohaaheo/Pages/0919.aspx | September 2019 Ho‘oha‘aheo | Monthly print and digital newsletter. Waiakea Complex Area student collaboration, schools directed AC, and stories from HIDOE alumni, staff and students about what makes them #PublicSchoolProud. | | |
| Department announces 2019-20 enrollment figures for public and charter schools | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019-20-enrollment.aspx | Department announces 2019-20 enrollment figures for public and charter schools | Hawaii's public and charter schools combined enrollment for school year 2019-20 totals 179,331 students, compared to 179,698 last year, a difference of 0.2 percent. | | |
| HIDOE names 2019 Employee, Manager and Team of the Year | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-names-2019-Employee-Manager-and-Team-of-the-Year.aspx | HIDOE names 2019 Employee, Manager and Team of the Year | HIDOE named its 2019 Employee, Manager and Team of the Year award winners, recognizing employees for their outstanding and continued contributions to education and the students of Hawai‘i. | | |
| Community identifies action opportunities to help achieve five promises to students | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2030-Plan-first-draft.aspx | Community identifies action opportunities to help achieve five promises to students | Nearly 2,800 stakeholders responded to the call for equity, excellence and innovation in public schools during the summer. A Phase II feedback window on a first draft of the 2030 Promise Plan is open through Sept. 20, 2019. | | |
| New ʻŌlelo series explores HIDOE’s five promises to students | | http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/New-Olelo-series-explores-HIDOEs-five-promises-to-students.aspx | New ʻŌlelo series explores HIDOE’s five promises to students | Public school educators and students share how they’re living out Hawai‘i, Equity, School Design, Empowerment, and Innovation. | | |
