| 86 public schools to offer summer meals to children ages 18 and younger | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Seamless-Summer-Option.aspx | 86 public schools to offer summer meals to children ages 18 and younger | 86 public schools will serve meals free of charge over the summer to children ages 18 years and younger, regardless of public school enrollment status, through HIDOE's summer food service program. | | |
| Board of Education approves HIDOE's six-year plan to implement new approaches to accelerate student learning | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Board-of-Education-approves-HIDOE's-six-year-plan-to-implement-new-approaches-to-accelerate-student-learning.aspx | Board of Education approves HIDOE's six-year plan to implement new approaches to accelerate student learning | The plan also includes targeted actions to support staff success and streamline Department operations.
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| Over 70 O‘ahu public schools offer fresh local poi to students and staff | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Over-70-O‘ahu-public-schools-offer-fresh-local-poi-to-students-and-staff-.aspx | Over 70 O‘ahu public schools offer fresh local poi to students and staff | In effort to increase local menu offerings to students, over 70 O‘ahu public schools offered fresh local poi this May to students and staff as an accompanying lunch menu item. | | |
| Kahuku High student named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kahuku-High-student-named-2022-U.S.-Presidential-Scholar.aspx | Kahuku High student named 2023 U.S. Presidential Scholar | Kahuku High and Intermediate School senior Vaeanui Peck was announced as one of three Hawai‘i scholars in the 59th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. | | |
| Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 by Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year Dr. Michael Ida | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Teacher-Appreciation-Week-2023.aspx | Teacher Appreciation Week 2023 by Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year Dr. Michael Ida | On this Teacher Appreciation Week, the one week that is focused on our profession, thank you. Thank you for being who you are. | | |
| Michael Otsuji tapped to lead HIDOE’s Office of Information Technology Services | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/OITS-CIO-May-2023.aspx | Michael Otsuji tapped to lead HIDOE’s Office of Information Technology Services | Michael Otsuji has been named assistant superintendent to lead the Hawai‘i State Department of Education’s Office of Information Technology Services. | | |
| Waikīkī School students design enrichment toys for Honolulu Zoo animals | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Waikīkī-School-students-designenrichment-items-for-Honolulu-Zoo-animals.aspx | Waikīkī School students design enrichment toys for Honolulu Zoo animals | Students spent the year learning how zoo staff care for the animals and came up with ways to help enrich the animals’ lives. | | |
| Film featuring ‘Ilima students’ advocacy to end period poverty in schools screened as part of San Francisco film festival | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Film-featuring-‘Ilima-students’-advocacy-to-end-period-poverty-in-schools-screened-as-part-of-San-Francisco-film-festival.aspx | Film featuring ‘Ilima students’ advocacy to end period poverty in schools screened as part of San Francisco film festival | The film, "Blood, Sweat and Sparkles: The Young Activists Guide to Ending Period Poverty," was one of the few pieces selected for the San Francisco International Film Festival's Schools at the Festival program. | | |
| 92% of Hawai‘i public school teachers vote in favor of new contract | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/PublicSchoolTeachersVoteinFavorofNewContract-.aspx | 92% of Hawai‘i public school teachers vote in favor of new contract | The contract includes approximately 14.5% in pay increases over four years for more than 13,000 teachers represented by the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association. | | |
| Fern Elementary School principal named 2023 Hawai‘i National Distinguished Principal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023NationalDistinguishedPrincipalGlenMiyasato.aspx | Fern Elementary School principal named 2023 Hawai‘i National Distinguished Principal | This National Association of Elementary School Principals award annually recognizes elementary and middle school principals from across the country who set high standards for instruction, student achievement and school culture. | | |
| 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. | | |
| Superintendent Keith Hayashi inducted into Kaimukī High School’s Hall of Honor | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kaimuki-High-Hall-of-Honor.aspx | Superintendent Keith Hayashi inducted into Kaimukī High School’s Hall of Honor | HIDOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi was one of four proud alumni inducted into the Kaimukī High School Hall of Honor for their outstanding achievements and community contributions. | | |
| CTL’s Vision Lab showcased HIDOE student-led projects for positive community improvement | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/CTL’s-Vision-Lab-showcased-HIDOE-student-led-projects-for-positive-community-improvement.aspx | CTL’s Vision Lab showcased HIDOE student-led projects for positive community improvement | Students from 14 public high schools took part in the Center for Tomorrow’s Leaders (CTL) Vision Lab event this month to present their impressive projects, benefiting schools, communities and our islands, in a highly selective competition. | | |
| Governor Green, DOE, HSTA announce tentative contract deal | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/GOVERNOR-GREEN,-DOE,-HSTA-ANNOUNCE-TENTATIVE-CONTRACT-DEAL.aspx | Governor Green, DOE, HSTA announce tentative contract deal | Proposed contract provides raises, stability, retention bonuses and more. | | |
| Kawānanakoa vice principal in running for national VP honor | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kawānanakoa-vice-principal-in-running-for-national-VP-honor.aspx | Kawānanakoa vice principal in running for national VP honor | The National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) has named Kawānanakoa Middle School Vice Principal Bebi Davis a finalist for its 2023 National Assistant Principal of the Year award. | | |
| HIDOE continues to provide robust summer learning opportunities | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-continues-to-provide-robust-summer-learning-opportunities.aspx | HIDOE continues to provide robust summer learning opportunities | Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) schools will continue to offer a comprehensive menu of engaging summer programming to support student learning. | | |
| Red Hill Elementary teacher named Milken Educators of Hawaii’s 2023 Teacher of Promise | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Red-Hill-Elementary-teacher-named-Milken-Educators-of-Hawaii’s-2023-Teacher-of-Promise.aspx | Red Hill Elementary teacher named Milken Educators of Hawaii’s 2023 Teacher of Promise | Red Hill Elementary special education teacher Ritela “Sheila” Sproule was honored with the 2023 Teacher of Promise award and a $2,000 cash prize. | | |
| Hawai‘i public schools experiencing 'exceptional' academic recovery | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Hawaii-schools-exceptional-academic-recovery.aspx | Hawai‘i public schools experiencing 'exceptional' academic recovery | National research suggests Hawai‘i public schools have been effective at increasing the speed at which students are recovering from pandemic learning loss. | | |
| HIDOE targeting fall opening for Kūlanihāko‘i High School campus | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Kulanihakoi-High-Mar-2023-Update.aspx | HIDOE targeting fall opening for Kūlanihāko‘i High School campus | HIDOE is working diligently to be able to physically open the new Kūlanihāko‘i High School campus to South Maui students in August 2023 for the upcoming school year. | | |
| HIDOE Traffic Safety Fair to train young drivers | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Traffic-Safety-Fair.aspx | HIDOE Traffic Safety Fair to train young drivers | HIDOE's driver and traffic safety education program, in collaboration with DTRIC Insurance and Par Hawaii, will be holding the HIDOE Traffic Safety Fair at the Aloha Stadium lower parking lot on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free and open to the public. | | |
| A Day in the Life of Dr. Michael Ida, 2023 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/A-Day-in-the-Life-of-Dr.-Michael-Ida,-2023-Hawaii-State-Teacher-of-the-Year.aspx | A Day in the Life of Dr. Michael Ida, 2023 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year | Get a glimpse into a day in the life of our 2023 Hawai‘i State Teacher of the Year. | | |
| Class of 2023 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Graduations.aspx | Class of 2023 high school graduation ceremonies scheduled | High school graduation ceremonies have been scheduled for the Class of 2023. Commencement guidelines continue to reflect less restrictive COVID-19 requirements across the state. | | |
| 15 HIDOE principals honored as 2023 Tokioka 'Excellence in School Leadership' nominees | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023TokiokaExcellenceinLeadership.aspx | 15 HIDOE principals honored as 2023 Tokioka 'Excellence in School Leadership' nominees | Principal nominees for this year's prestigious Masayuki Tokioka Excellence in School Leadership Award announced. | | |
| HIDOE supports expansion of student vision program that provides no-cost eye care and glasses | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/HIDOE-supports-expansion-of-student-vision-program-that-provides-no-cost-eye-care-and-glasses-.aspx | HIDOE supports expansion of student vision program that provides no-cost eye care and glasses | More than three dozen students at Ka‘ū High & Pāhala Elementary School received new eyeglasses under an expanded effort by Project Vision Hawai‘i and Vision to Learn to serve more public school students in high-need communities. | | |
| National 'Busload of Books' tour stops at Kipapa Elementary to deliver over 600 books | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Busload-of-Books-at-Kipapa-Elementary.aspx | National 'Busload of Books' tour stops at Kipapa Elementary to deliver over 600 books | Kipapa Elementary students received a donation of over 600 books from authors Matthew Swanson and Robbi Behr, a husband and wife author/illustrator duo, who are promoting literacy across the country in their "Busload of Books" project. | | |
| Helemano Elementary School counselor honored nationally as 2023 Hawai‘i School Counselor of the Year | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Helemano-Elementary-School-counselor-honored-nationally-as-2023-Hawai‘i-School-Counselor-of-the-Year.aspx | Helemano Elementary School counselor honored nationally as 2023 Hawai‘i School Counselor of the Year | Helemano Elementary School’s Brittnie Caraulia was recently recognized as the 2023 American School Counselor Association’s (ASCA) Hawai‘i School Counselor of the Year. | | |
| Sponsors sought for Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children during summer break | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/2023-Summer-Food.aspx | Sponsors sought for Summer Food Service Program to provide meals for children during summer break | The USDA's Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is seeking sponsor organizations on all islands to help provide children in low-income communities with free meals during the summer months. | | |
| Board of Education approves first phase of 6-year strategic plan | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Board-Approves-First-Phase-of-6-Year-Strategic-Plan.aspx | Board of Education approves first phase of 6-year strategic plan | Phase II of the plan will consist of the implementation plan, which includes the strategies and metrics that the Department and Board will use to reach the goals. | | |
| 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." | | |
| 87 Hawai‘i public school educators earn, renew NBCT certification | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/83-HIDOE-educators-earn,-renew-NBCT-certification.aspx | 87 Hawai‘i public school educators earn, renew NBCT certification | The Department celebrated 87 of its public school teachers statewide who have earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification. | | |
