| Kawānanakoa Middle School’s Jade Pham receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Jade-Pham-Milken-Award.aspx | Kawānanakoa Middle School’s Jade Pham receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | Kawānanakoa Middle School teacher Jade Pham became the latest recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," the award recognizes exceptional teachers and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. | | |
| Moanalua Middle School teacher named Milken Educators of Hawai‘i’s 2024 Teacher of Promise | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2024TeacherofPromise.aspx | Moanalua Middle School teacher named Milken Educators of Hawai‘i’s 2024 Teacher of Promise | Moanalua Middle social studies teacher Kimberly Kim honored with 2024 Teacher of Promise award and $2,000 cash prize. | | |
| Purple Star NORBERT Hawai'i Award presented to 12 schools by Joint Venture Education Forum | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/JVEF-2023.aspx | Purple Star NORBERT Hawai'i Award presented to 12 schools by Joint Venture Education Forum | Twelve O‘ahu public schools have been recognized for creating a welcoming and safe environment for incoming military-dependent and transitioning students enrolling at their campuses. | | |
| Kaʻelepulu and Maunawili elementary schools receive prestigious Blue Ribbon award by US DOE, an elite designation for top 1% of schools nationwide | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-NBRS-Award.aspx | Kaʻelepulu and Maunawili elementary schools receive prestigious Blue Ribbon award by US DOE, an elite designation for top 1% of schools nationwide | Kaʻelepulu and Maunawili Elementary schools in Kailua, Oʻahu, have been named 2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education in recognition of their high academic achievement. | | |
| Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary Principal Sharon Beck wins $25,000 leadership award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Tokioka-Award.aspx | Kaʻū High & Pāhala Elementary Principal Sharon Beck wins $25,000 leadership award | The Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award recognizes outstanding public school principals in Hawaii for their efforts in providing high-quality learning opportunities for students. | | |
| Daniel K. Inouye Elementary’s Esther Kwon receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Milken-Educator-Award.aspx | Daniel K. Inouye Elementary’s Esther Kwon receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 prize | Esther Kwon, assistant principal at Daniel K. Inouye Elementary, has become the latest recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award, regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching." | | |
| Kalani High’s Michael Ida named 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-HSTOY.aspx | Kalani High’s Michael Ida named 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year | Veteran Kalani High School math and computer science teacher Michael Ida was named the 2023 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year in recognition of his dedication to improving student learning and uplifting the teaching profession through advocacy and collaboration. | | |
| Kalihi Kai Elementary’s Michelle Iwasaki receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 Prize | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2022-Milken-Award.aspx | Kalihi Kai Elementary’s Michelle Iwasaki receives prestigious Milken Educator Award and $25,000 Prize | Michelle Le Iwasaki, an academic coach at Kalihi Kai Elementary School has become the latest recipient of the prestigious Milken Educator Award. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," the award honors outstanding excellence in education and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. | | |
| Maʻemaʻe Elementary, Mānoa Elementary, Wheeler Middle schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2021-National-Blue-Ribbon-Schools.aspx | Maʻemaʻe Elementary, Mānoa Elementary, Wheeler Middle schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools | Maʻemaʻe Elementary, Mānoa Elementary and Wheeler Middle schools have been named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools by the US Department of Education. | | |
| Waipahu High School academies receive national recognition | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waipahu-High-School-academies-receive-national-recognition.aspx | Waipahu High School academies receive national recognition | Waipahu High School obtains national recognition from the National Career Academy Coalition for three more of their academies. The first in the state to obtain this prestigious honor. | | |
| Ewa Makai Middle School Teacher Receives Prestigious $25,000 Milken Educator Award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Ewa-Makai-Middle-School-Teacher-Receives-Prestigious-$25,000-Milken-Educator-Award.aspx | Ewa Makai Middle School Teacher Receives Prestigious $25,000 Milken Educator Award | Miki Cacace, a teacher at Ewa Makai Middle known for her coding classes, has become the latest recipient of the coveted Milken Educator Award. | | |
| Mililani High and Waipahu High leaders honored as Principal and Vice Principal of the Year | https://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. | | |
| Hickam, Lāʻie & Waialua elementary schools named 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools | https://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. | | |
| HIDOE names 2019 Employee, Manager and Team of the Year | https://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. | | |
| Hawai'i public school teachers named finalists for Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019-PAEMST.aspx | Hawai'i public school teachers named finalists for Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching | Hawaii public school teachers Daniel Taira (Lehua Elementary), Laura Cummings (Sunset Beach Elementary), Richard Brian Ogawa (Kanoelani Elementary) and Stacie Tateyama (Kipapa Elementary) have been selected as state finalists for one of the nation's most prestigious honors bestowed upon teachers — the Presidential Award of Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, or PAEMST. | | |
| 2019 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019-Hawaii-National-Distinguished-Principal-.aspx | 2019 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal | The Hawaii Elementary and Middle School Administrators Association named Principal Stacie Kunihisa from Kanoelani Elementary School as the 2019 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal. Kunihisa will join the National Association of Elementary School Principals awardees from the other 49 states in Washington D.C. in October. | | |
| Ala Wai Elementary teacher selected as a National ‘LifeChanger of the Year’ Grand Prize Finalist | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Ala-Wai-Elementary-Teacher-Named-LifeChanger-of-the-Year-Finalist.aspx | Ala Wai Elementary teacher selected as a National ‘LifeChanger of the Year’ Grand Prize Finalist | Ala Wai Elementary School teacher Lori Kwee was surprised during school assembly with a $5,000 award. | | |
| Ala Wai Elementary teacher receives prestigious Milken Educator Award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019-Milken-Award.aspx | Ala Wai Elementary teacher receives prestigious Milken Educator Award | Sara King, a Title I Coordinator at Ala Wai Elementary, has become the latest recipient of the coveted Milken Educator Award. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," the award honors outstanding excellence in education and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. King is the only Hawaii Milken Educator in 2019, and is among 33 teachers nationwide selected for the honor this season. | | |
| 2018 Year in Review | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Pages/2018.aspx | 2018 Year in Review | Happy New Year! Enjoy this roundup of 2018 in pictures, videos and stories from the Hawai'i DOE and our schools. | | |
| Kealakehe Intermediate’s Mathieu Williams named 2019 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2019-HSTOY.aspx | Kealakehe Intermediate’s Mathieu Williams named 2019 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year | Kealakehe Intermediate teacher Mathieu Williams was named the 2019 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year. Williams was selected among seven other District Teachers of the Year and received the state's top teaching award from Governor David Ige and Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto during a ceremony held at Washington Place. | | |
| Three Hawaii elementary schools named 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2018-National-Blue-Ribbon-Schools.aspx | Three Hawaii elementary schools named 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools | Kalihi Uka, Mililani Uka and Pauoa elementary schools have been named 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program award winners by the US Department of Education. The program honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on academic performance and progress closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. | | |
| Honowai Elementary selected as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Honowai-El-ED-GRS-awardee.aspx | Honowai Elementary selected as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School | Honowai Elementary School, located in the heart of Waipahu, is among the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) that was selected for its innovative efforts to reduce environmental impact and utility costs, improve health and wellness, and ensure effective sustainability education. | | |
| Mahalo to school, program leaders for hard work, results | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2018-RRP.aspx | Mahalo to school, program leaders for hard work, results | The Hawaii DOE's Rewards and Recognition Program acknowledges the contribution of its educational officers based on their performance evaluations and other pertinent data and information. Congratulations to these honorees for School Year 2016-17! | | |
| Stevenson Middle leader named 2018 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Stevenson-Middle-leader-named-2018-Hawaii-National-Distinguished-Principal.aspx | Stevenson Middle leader named 2018 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal | The Hawaii Elementary and Middle School Administrators Association today named Principal Linell Dilwith from Stevenson Middle School as the 2018 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal. Cecile LaMar from Makaha Elementary was honored as the 2018 Hawaii Outstanding Vice Principal. | | |
| Hawai'i public schools earn top spots at national media competition | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/STN-2018.aspx | Hawai'i public schools earn top spots at national media competition | The 15th annual Student Television Network (STN) national convention was held in Nashville, TN March 15-18, and featured student media teams from middle and high schools across the country competiting in several categories. Hawaii's public school contingent, a perennial powerhouse, earned several top prizes. | | |
| Ken Kakesako named a Milken Teacher of Promise | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Ken-Kakesako-Milken.aspx | Ken Kakesako named a Milken Teacher of Promise | The Stevenson Middle School science educator earned the prestigious award from the National Milken Educators of Hawaii. He has launched after-school STEM and wrestling programs, raised money to support them, and "exemplifies aloha." | | |
| Aiea High technology coordinator receives prestigious Milken Educator Award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2018-Milken-Award.aspx | Aiea High technology coordinator receives prestigious Milken Educator Award | Ken Kang, a proud graduate of Aiea High School who returned as a teacher to give back to the students and community has become the latest recipient of the coveted Milken Educator Award. Regarded as the “Oscar Award of Teaching,” the award honors outstanding excellence in education and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. | | |
| Vibrant otherworld captured by Moanalua High 'Creator' earns top art award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/Arianne-Javier-HRSAA-2018.aspx | Vibrant otherworld captured by Moanalua High 'Creator' earns top art award | Freshman Arianne Javier is an American Visions nominee in this year's Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards program. The honor is given to the "best in show" works among the 233 selected this year from across the state. Nominated works are eligible for national awards and scholarships in the spring. | | |
| 2017 Year in Review | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Pages/2017.aspx | 2017 Year in Review | Happy New Year! Enjoy this roundup of 2017 in pictures, videos and stories from the Hawai'i DOE and our schools. | | |
| Stevenson Middle STEM teacher Patricia Morgan awarded $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Stevenson-Middle-grant.aspx | Stevenson Middle STEM teacher Patricia Morgan awarded $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance | Stevenson Middle School STEM teacher Patricia Morgan received a $100,000 grant from Farmers Insurance in a surprise award ceremony to the cheers of a school-wide student assembly. Morgan is one of five teachers nationwide, and the first ever from Hawaii, to win the generous grant from Farmers Insurance in its annual Thank America’s Teachers Dream Big Teacher Challenge. | | |
| Stars align for school leaders who return to alma maters | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/LeadershipProfilesAndStaff/Pages/Stars-align-for-HIDOE-leaders-who-return-to-alma-maters.aspx | Stars align for school leaders who return to alma maters | In celebration of National Principals Month, HIDOE is highlighting a special group of Hawaii public school grads that have returned to their alma maters to lead – as principals. It’s driven by a sense of school pride. | | |
| Ewa Makai Middle School’s Vanessa Ching named 2018 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2018-TOY.aspx | Ewa Makai Middle School’s Vanessa Ching named 2018 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year | Ewa Makai Middle School teacher Vanessa Ching was named the 2018 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year. The honor is presented annually to a classroom teacher selected from more than 11,000 educators within the Hawaii State Department of Education. Ching was among seven District Teachers of the Year and one Charter School Teacher of the Year recognized. | | |
| Kapolei Middle School student’s winning poster featured for National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 16-20 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2017-National-School-Bus-Safety-Week.aspx | Kapolei Middle School student’s winning poster featured for National School Bus Safety Week, Oct. 16-20 | In Branden Pagurayan’s artwork, the hashtag is used to depict the extreme importance of drivers stopping for a school bus when loading or unloading students. | | |
| Olomana and Ewa Makai leaders honored as Principal & Vice Principal of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2018-NDP.aspx | Olomana and Ewa Makai leaders honored as Principal & Vice Principal of the Year | The Hawaii Association of Secondary School Administrators honored Stacey Oshio from Olomana School as the state’s National Distinguished Principal of the Year and Geri Martin from Ewa Makai Middle as the Vice Principal of the Year. The celebration also kicked off National Principals Month. | | |
| Leadership matters | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/NPM-2017.aspx | Leadership matters | The key to student success is a great school, and the key to a great school is a great principal. This is the motto of National Principals Month, celebrated every October to help shine a light on this crucial leader. Here, we do a deeper dive on the principal’s role with some of our award-winning principals and Hope Street Group teachers to get their insight on what effective leadership of a school looks like.
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| Department names 2017 Employee and Team of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2017-Employee-Team-Awards.aspx | Department names 2017 Employee and Team of the Year | HIDOE named its 2017 Employee and Team of the Year award winners, recognizing employees for their special and continued contributions to education and the students of Hawaii. | | |
| Superintendent Matayoshi ends tenure celebrating Hawaii’s national innovation award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Frank-Newman-Award.aspx | Superintendent Matayoshi ends tenure celebrating Hawaii’s national innovation award | The Education Commission of the States presented HIDOE with the 2017 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation today during its National Forum on Education Policy in San Diego. Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi was on-hand to receive the award presented with a Hawaii contingent also in attendance. | | |
| Department receives national innovation award from Education Commission of the States | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/National-Innovation-Award-.aspx | Department receives national innovation award from Education Commission of the States | The Education Commission of the States announced today that the Hawaii State Department of Education is the 2017 recipient of the Frank Newman Award for State Innovation. The award recognizes a state for education improvement efforts that are replicable and hold valuable lessons for other states, as well as bold and courageous policies. | | |
| Student storytellers celebrated at 2017 ‘Ōlelo Youth XChange | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2017-Olelo-YXC.aspx | Student storytellers celebrated at 2017 ‘Ōlelo Youth XChange | ‘Ōlelo Community Media hosted the 14th annual Youth XChange student video competition celebrating the digital storytelling of Hawai‘i's children in elementary, middle and high schools. Maui High won the top acknowledgement — the Expert Award. More than 900 entries were submitted for the competition this year. | | |
| Awardees help keep schools, programs humming | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2016-17RRP.aspx | Awardees help keep schools, programs humming | The purpose of the Rewards and Recognition Program is to acknowledge the contribution of the Hawaii DOE's educational officers based on their ratings on their respective performance evaluation systems and other pertinent data and information. Congratulations to these honorees for School Year 2015-16! | | |
| Leeward Oahu administrator named Hawaii's 2017 National Distinguished Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2017-NDP-Nelson.aspx | Leeward Oahu administrator named Hawaii's 2017 National Distinguished Principal | Veteran educator and school leader from Makaha Elementary, Nelson Shigeta, named 2017 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal. He will join awardees from the other 49 states in Washington D.C. in October. | | |
| 10 Hawaii public school students medal at national art program | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2017-scholastic-nationals.aspx | 10 Hawaii public school students medal at national art program | Eighteen artworks from Hawaii were honored at the national Scholastic Art Awards, including 10 from public schools (nine DOE and one charter). Kathleen Acasio, a senior at Leilehua High, was honored with the prestigious American Visions Medal for her photograph, "Halloween." | | |
| Kaʻala Elementary teacher receives Teacher of Promise Award from National Milken Educators of Hawaii | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2017-Milken-TOP.aspx | Kaʻala Elementary teacher receives Teacher of Promise Award from National Milken Educators of Hawaii | In only her third semester of teaching, Kaʻala Elementary fourth grade teacher Kaitlyn Huff was honored as the state winner of the prestigious Teacher of Promise Award from the National Milken Educators of Hawaii. The award annually recognizes a teacher who demonstrates excellence in the field and the highest qualities of a professional educator during their first four semesters in the classroom. | | |
| Two teachers awarded education 'Oscars' | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2017-Milken-Awards.aspx | Two teachers awarded education 'Oscars' | Third grade teacher Masaru Uchino from Momilani Elementary and fourth grade teacher Kelly Sutcliffe from Jefferson Elementary became the latest recipients of the coveted Milken Educator Award. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," the award honors outstanding excellence in education and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. | | |
| Local viewpoint on display among powerful regional art program nominees | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2017-HI-Regional-SAA.aspx | Local viewpoint on display among powerful regional art program nominees | Congratulations to the extraordinary student artists nominated for this year's Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards program. Their works will be exhibited at the Hawaii State Art Museum this spring. Gold Key and American Visions nominees are eligible for the prestigious national competition and scholarships, to be announced in March. | | |
| Jarrett Middle`s ohana delivers extraordinary results | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/jarrett-strive-HI.aspx | Jarrett Middle`s ohana delivers extraordinary results | Conventional wisdom would say that Jarrett Middle School should not be doing as well as it is, given the size of its high-needs student population. But it's bucking expectations with a commitment to "Everyone Being Extraordinary." A calm atmosphere and engaging instruction are boosting students to go beyond a year of learning. | | |
| Educators take team approach to building leadership skills | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/Organization/LeadershipProfilesAndStaff/Pages/Educators-take-team-approach-to-building-leadership-skills.aspx | Educators take team approach to building leadership skills | Deputy Superintendent Stephen Schatz and Teri Ushijima, who heads up HIDOE's Leadership Institute, share with the Honolulu Star-Advertiser how the Department is scaling its success through innovative programs. | | |
| Washington Middle School’s Sung Man Park named Hawaii’s 2017 State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx | Washington Middle School’s Sung Man Park named Hawaii’s 2017 State Teacher of the Year | Washington Middle School teacher Sung Man Park was named Hawaii's 2017 State Teacher of the Year. The honor is presented annually to a classroom teacher selected from more than 11,000 educators within the Hawaii State Department of Education. | | |
| October 2016 Education Update | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/Newsletters/EducationUpdate/Pages/October-2016.aspx | October 2016 Education Update | Monthly newsletter distributed to schools and the Board of Education. In this edition: Hawaii public schools outpacing nation in gains on Advanced Placement exams, Board recognizes positive gains in Superintendent's evaluation, Campbell High hits milestone with AVID program, celebrating our employees of the year, and a guest column from King Kekaulike Principal Mark Elliott on the importance of supporting & cultivating leadership. | | |
| Washington Middle leader honored as 2017 National Distinguished Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Washington-Middle-leader-honored-as-2017-National-Distinguished-Principal.aspx | Washington Middle leader honored as 2017 National Distinguished Principal | The Hawaii Association of Secondary School Administrators (HASSA) named Principal Michael Harano from Washington Middle School the 2017 National Distinguished Principal. He was honored at a luncheon today, which also kicked off National Principals Month. | | |
| Noelani, Helemano elementary schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Blue-Ribbon-Schools.aspx | Noelani, Helemano elementary schools named National Blue Ribbon Schools | Noelani and Helemano elementary schools are recipients of the 2016 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program, which honors public and private elementary, middle and high schools based on academic excellence and progress closing the achievement gap. The two Hawaii schools were among 329 nationwide winners announced today by U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King, Jr. | | |
| Kaiser High teacher receives Teacher of Promise Award from National Milken Educators of Hawaii | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Teacher-of-Promise.aspx | Kaiser High teacher receives Teacher of Promise Award from National Milken Educators of Hawaii | Kaiser High teacher Paul Balazs, who teaches Leadership, English Language-Arts and International Baccalaureate Theory of Knowledge courses in grades 10 through 12, was honored with the prestigious Teacher of Promise Award from the National Milken Educators of Hawaii. | | |
| ‘Safety First’ priority earns Mililani Uka Elementary safety award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/MililaniUkaSafety.aspx | ‘Safety First’ priority earns Mililani Uka Elementary safety award | The American Society of Safety Engineers honor Mililani Uka Elementary for the school's dedication to its students, staff and visitors. | | |
| Student voices rise at 2016 ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange video awards | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2016-Olelo.aspx | Student voices rise at 2016 ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange video awards | Waianae public schools sweep the expert division and public schools win most top prizes in the annual event that aims to cultivate student voice, perspective, and storytelling. | | |
| Kapolei Middle leader named 2016 National Distinguished Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2016-NDP.aspx | Kapolei Middle leader named 2016 National Distinguished Principal | The Hawaii Elementary and Middle Schools Administrators Association (HEMSAA) named Principal Bruce Naguwa from Kapolei Middle School as the 2016 National Distinguished Principal. Naguwa will join the National Association of Elementary School Principals (NAESP) of 2016 later this year in Washington, D.C. | | |
| Kapolei Middle School librarian to be honored at White House ceremony | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kapolei-Middle-librarian.aspx | Kapolei Middle School librarian to be honored at White House ceremony | Kapolei Middle School librarian Carolyn Kirio has been selected by The White House as a great educator and will be recognized at a White House ceremony. | | |
| Waimea High Principal Mahina Anguay wins $25,000 leadership award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2016-tokioka-award.aspx | Waimea High Principal Mahina Anguay wins $25,000 leadership award | The Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award from the Island Insurance Foundation is given annually to a public school principal who is visionary, community-minded, and has an entrepreneurial spirit. | | |
| Top student research showcased at 2016 state science fair | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/HSSEF-2016.aspx | Top student research showcased at 2016 state science fair | The 2016 Hawaii State Science and Engineering Fair featured the best research projects from the state's district fairs. Top work will represent the Islands at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair in Phoenix, AZ, May 8-13. | | |
| Leilehua High students make their mark in national Scholastic Art Awards program | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2016-scholastic-arts-national.aspx | Leilehua High students make their mark in national Scholastic Art Awards program | Nine HIDOE students who earned top recognition in the Hawaii Regional Scholastic Art Awards have gone on to earn medals in the national competition — and they're all from Leilehua High School. The Scholastic Art Awards is the longest-running, largest and most prestigious student recognition program in the United States. | | |
| Students spread pono through campuses, communities | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/pono-2016.aspx | Students spread pono through campuses, communities | The annual E Ola Pono campaign rewards student-led efforts to increase peace, kindness and belonging. As a cultural response to bullying and other negative behaviors in schools, student groups are encouraged to actively “Grow Pono” to create a more welcoming and safe environment for everyone at their school. For 2016, six schools were selected and will receive cash awards. | | |
| Students square off in a game-based battle of math skills | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2016-math-games.aspx | Students square off in a game-based battle of math skills | The 3rd annual DimensionU Math Games was held at the University of Hawaii-West Oahu. Student teams competed for prizes on a multiplayer gaming platform in which math knowledge helps move the teams forward. Congratulations to Honowai El, Nanakuli Intermediate and Waianae High, winners in their divisions. | | |
| Waipahu High science teacher wins Milken Award and $25,000 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Michael-Sana.aspx | Waipahu High science teacher wins Milken Award and $25,000 | Waipahu High School science teacher Michael Sana was presented the prestigious 2015-16 Milken Educator Award at a schoolwide assembly to the applause of his students and fellow teachers. Regarded as the "Oscar Award of Teaching," it honors outstanding excellence in education and comes with an unrestricted $25,000 cash prize. | | |
| 2015 Year in Review | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-Year-in-Review.aspx | 2015 Year in Review | There is much work to be done, but there is much to celebrate now! Here’s a rundown of impressive achievements in 2015 by our schools, educators and keiki. | | |
| Public school principals recognized for service by Board of Education | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/principals.aspx | Public school principals recognized for service by Board of Education | The Hawaii State Board of Education last night commended Hawaii public school principals and vice-principals for their education service coinciding with National Principals Month. | | |
| Stephanie Mew named Hawaii’s 2016 State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2016TOY.aspx | Stephanie Mew named Hawaii’s 2016 State Teacher of the Year | Kapunahala Elementary teacher Stephanie Mew was named Hawaii's 2016 State Teacher of the Year. She was selected from seven District Teachers of the Year, representing more than 11,000 educators in HIDOE statewide. | | |
| Hawaii clubs win top awards at National Student Safety Conference | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/nssp-2015.aspx | Hawaii clubs win top awards at National Student Safety Conference | The annual conference focuses on student-led safety solutions to provide ideas for safety program implementation at schools nationwide. This year's theme was, “Driving Toward Excellence." | | |
| Kapolei Middle librarian breaking down walls with technology | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/KapoleiLibrarianAward.aspx | Kapolei Middle librarian breaking down walls with technology | Kapolei Middle librarian Carolyn Kirio earns a prestigious national award for her innovative use of technology, along with $1,000 and a $500 gift to the library, which will be used to expand "flipped classroom instruction." | | |
| 1st place essay about kalo evokes passion for land, people | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/aalii.aspx | 1st place essay about kalo evokes passion for land, people | ʻAʻaliʻikumakani Dukelow, a 2015 graduate of Ke Kula Kaiapuni ʻo Kekaulike on Maui, earns a $2,500 scholarship and summer learning and cultural exchange in Washington, D.C., with his winning essay about cultivating taro. | | |
| 'Happy to be back' at Keonepoko Elementary | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/principal-eisenhour.aspx | 'Happy to be back' at Keonepoko Elementary | After several months shuttered due to the lava flow that threatened Pahoa town, and the relocation of students and staff to other campuses, Keonepoko reopened for School Year 2015-16. New Principal Kasey Eisenhour reports that despite significant work involved in reopening, everyone's happy to be back. "It's like being back at home." | | |
| 'Celebrating Hawaii' comes easy for Student Art Exhibition participants | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-student-art-exhibit.aspx | 'Celebrating Hawaii' comes easy for Student Art Exhibition participants | With dreams of ocean and beach firmly in mind, 96 students grades K-6 from across the Islands were selected for the annual juried exhibition at the Hawaii Convention Center. | | |
| Malaea Wetzel named Hawaii's 2015 National Distinguished Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2015-NDP.aspx | Malaea Wetzel named Hawaii's 2015 National Distinguished Principal | The Haleiwa Elementary leader is named the 2015 Hawaii National Distinguished Principal. The annual award honors outstanding elementary and middle-level school leaders who ensure that children acquire a sound foundation for lifelong learning and achievement. She will be honored in the nation's capital with fellow state winners Oct. 15 and 16. | | |
| Students compete for honors, awards at CTE events | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/CTE-2015-events.aspx | Students compete for honors, awards at CTE events | The Career and Technical Education (CTE) program hosted its two signature events of the year with students displaying their knowledge and skills in the various pathways and programs of study. Here are the results. | | |
| Gaming and academics converge at Math Games | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-math-games.aspx | Gaming and academics converge at Math Games | Students from eleven schools in the Nanakuli-Waianae, Pearl City-Waipahu, and Aiea-Moanalua-Radford Complex Areas competed in a multiplayer gaming tournament that requires demonstration of math skills to advance. Then the teachers took a swing. | | |
| Career-ready students demo skills at annual CTSO events | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-CTSO.aspx | Career-ready students demo skills at annual CTSO events | Two conventions for Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) allowed students from around the state to show off their skills and talents in a variety of fields and specialties. Top finishers qualify for national competitions this year. | | |
| Passion to help people fuels Kauai graduate's success | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Passion-to-help-people-fuels-Kauai-graduate's-success.aspx | Passion to help people fuels Kauai graduate's success | Kapaa High graduate Cassidy Yatsko lives by her words of advice, “Don’t just let opportunities come to you – you should go to them or you’ll miss out on a lot of cool ways to grow as a person.” | | |
| Spotlight: Farrington High — 'We really believe our kids can learn' | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Schools/Pages/CCRI15-Farrington-High.aspx | Spotlight: Farrington High — 'We really believe our kids can learn' | Taking a closer look at some of the standout schools in the 2015 College & Career Readiness Indicators (CCRI) report, which looks at the performance of the Class of 2014 across a variety of key measurements, including proficiency, graduation, college-going and dual enrollment rates. Here we profile Farrington High School. | | |
| Campbell High's saltwater-powered fan takes students to Samsung nationals | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/campbell-samsung.aspx | Campbell High's saltwater-powered fan takes students to Samsung nationals | JCHS is one of 15 public schools named national finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, which aims to encourage innovation while addressing the technology gap in classrooms across the country. They've won a $35,000 technology grant, and will present their project to a live panel of judges on March 18 in New York City. If named to the Top 5, they'll win a $120,000 grant. | | |
| Students shine in Scholastic Art Awards regional competition | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2015-scholastic-art.aspx | Students shine in Scholastic Art Awards regional competition | Dozens of public school students' art works, from painting to photography to mixed media, meet criteria for prestigious Scholastic Art Awards national review. Works will be exhibited at the Hawaii State Art Museum Feb. 20 through April 10. | | |
| 17 schools vie for "Be Pono" video contest awards | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/be-pono-2nd-annual.aspx | 17 schools vie for "Be Pono" video contest awards | Windward District's 2nd annual "Be Pono — Be in School" contest is designed to promote school attendance, a component of the Department's Strive HI Performance System. Decreasing chronic absenteeism, defined as missing 15 or more days of school per year, is correlated with greater student and school success. Students and schools vie for prizes while learning about the value of getting to school every day. | | |
| 2014 Year in Review | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2014-Year-in-Review.aspx | 2014 Year in Review | There is much work to be done, but there is much to celebrate now! Here’s a rundown of impressive achievements in 2014 by our schools, educators and keiki. | | |
| Mahalo! James Campbell Company donates $250,000 to Kapolei, West Oahu schools | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Partners/Pages/JCC2014.aspx | Mahalo! James Campbell Company donates $250,000 to Kapolei, West Oahu schools | Principals from nine Kapolei and West Oahu were presented checks from $15,000 to $45,000 to fund critical areas for student achievement. | | |
| Winners of the 2014 Student Television Awards for Excellence named | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2014-high-school-emmys.aspx | Winners of the 2014 Student Television Awards for Excellence named | A hearty congratulations to Waianae High, Maui High and the Hawaii Student Television outreach program, who were honored for their excellent work by the regional chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences last month. | | |
| New leadership principal group will help shape education priorities | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Principal-group.aspx | New leadership principal group will help shape education priorities | After a recruitment and selection process of nearly two months, the Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) is announcing a new Deputy Superintendent’s Principal Roundtable for the upcoming 2014-15 school year. | | |
| Hawaii students impress at 2014 Intel ISEF | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2014-Intel-ISEF.aspx | Hawaii students impress at 2014 Intel ISEF | Twenty-five students who were selected statewide to represent Hawaii at the Intel International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF) returned home with 18 awards. An estimated 1,750 participants from over 70 countries, regions and territories were in attendance at the annual competition. | | |
| Schools impress at Olelo Youth XChange video competition | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2014yxc.aspx | Schools impress at Olelo Youth XChange video competition | The 11th Annual 2014 Youth Xchange Student Video Competition, hosted by ‘Ōlelo Community Media, garnered more than 800 student entries from schools across the Islands. Winners were announced in categories including Animation, Public Service Announcement, News, Mini-Documentary, Short, and Expert. | | |
| "Be Pono" video contest winners inspire attendance | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/BePono.aspx | "Be Pono" video contest winners inspire attendance | Windward District schools and students participated in the "Be Pono — Be in School" video campaign to encourage student attendance and on-time arrivals, which are key factors in student achievement and graduation rates. Categories included best videos by individuals, groups and schools, and included Windward schools from Waimanalo to Sunset Beach. Sixty videos were submitted; here are the winners. | | |
| New Kahuku H/I principal dedicated to academics, community | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/New-Kahuku-HI-principal-dedicated-to-academics,-community.aspx | New Kahuku H/I principal dedicated to academics, community | Oahu-born Pauline Masaniai has lived in South Carolina, Virginia, Nevada and Utah. Yet decades ago, she chose the Koolauloa community to permanently reside, raise her family, and equip students for bright futures and the best career opportunities. She will have her best opportunity yet to fulfill this by taking the helm at Kahuku High and Intermediate. | | |
| Matthew Lawrence named Hawaii's 2014 State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Matthew-Lawrence-named-Hawaii's-2014-State-Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx | Matthew Lawrence named Hawaii's 2014 State Teacher of the Year | Hawaii's 2014 State Teacher of the Year is a 12-year veteran educator who inspires his students through creative hands-on projects. Honolulu District Teacher of the Year Matthew Lawrence of Waikiki Elementary was named the 2014 State Teacher of the Year this afternoon at a ceremony attended by Governor Neil Abercrombie and Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi at Washington Place. | | |
| 'Tough love' gives direction to a lost student | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/Student-cites-2-educators-in-her-triumph.aspx | 'Tough love' gives direction to a lost student | Two educators at Washington Middle and Kaimuki High made all the difference for Jowana Lobendahn, whose life was marked by violence and despair. She leapt at the opportunity to thank them for giving her the spark to turn her life around. | | |
| 2012 Year in Review | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/2012-Year-in-Review.aspx | 2012 Year in Review | An overview of the awards and accomplishments of the Department and its public schools, students, educators, leaders and staff in 2012. | | |
| Sheena Alaiasa's string of successes continues | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/Sheena-Alaiasa.aspx | Sheena Alaiasa's string of successes continues | Sheena Alaiasa is having a year to remember. In the spring, her school, Samuel Wilder King Intermediate School, was named a Department of Education Strive HI winner for making one of the biggest turnarounds in recent years. | | |
| Alaiasa a U.S. Principal of the Year finalist | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/King-Intermediate-leader-named-U-S--Principal-of-the-Year-finalist.aspx | Alaiasa a U.S. Principal of the Year finalist | HONOLULU – King Intermediate Principal Sheena Alaiasa has been named one of three educators in the nation who will compete for the title of 2014 Middle Level Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals. | | |
| Waipahu's Hayashi honored for leadership | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/TeachersAndPrincipals/Pages/Waipahu's-Hayashi-honored-for-leadership.aspx | Waipahu's Hayashi honored for leadership | Waipahu High Principal Keith Hayashi has won The Island Insurance Foundation's ninth annual Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award of $25,000. | | |
| Department announces new evaluation and support system for school principals | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/DOE-Announces-New-Evaluation-and-Support-System-for-School-Principals.aspx | Department announces new evaluation and support system for school principals | HONOLULU - All Hawaii public school principals will receive enhanced supports and evaluations beginning in the current school year under an agreement between the Department and the Hawaii Government Employees Association (HGEA) on a new Comprehensive Evaluation System for School Administrators (CESSA). | | |
| Naomi Matsuzaki wins national distinguished principal award | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Naomi-Matsuzaki-wins-national-distinguished-principal-award.aspx | Naomi Matsuzaki wins national distinguished principal award | HONOLULU - Kahaluu Elementary Principal Naomi Matsuzaki today was named the 2013 National Distinguished Principal for the State of Hawaii.
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| Public schools sweep HMSA video contest | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Awards/Pages/Public-schools-sweep-HMSA-video-contest.aspx | Public schools sweep HMSA video contest | Thirty-three public and independent middle and high schools statewide submitted 157 public service announcements addressing addiction prevention, healthy living, mental health and teen safety. | | |
