| BOE approves Aug. 17 start date for public school students | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/BOE-approves-Aug.-17-start-date-for-public-school-students.aspx | BOE approves Aug. 17 start date for public school students | The Hawaii State Board of Education (BOE) took action today to approve an Aug. 17 start date for Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) students. The delay allows for nine additional days of staff training before students return. Teachers reported back to work yesterday, July 29. | | |
| Public input sought on amendment to Hawaiʻi's ESSA Consolidated State Plan | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/AdvancingEducation/StriveHIPerformanceSystem/Pages/ESSA-Amendment-0719.aspx | Public input sought on amendment to Hawaiʻi's ESSA Consolidated State Plan | In December 2018, the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) informed the Hawaii State Department of Education that its methodology to identify schools’ student subgroups for additional targeted support and improvement (A-TSI) as described in its approved Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Consolidated State Plan did not meet federal requirements. As a result, Hawaii will submit an amendment. A public feedback window closed Aug. 16. | | |
| Hawaii gets Federal nod on its ESSA plan, approval expected soon | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/ESSA-Plan.aspx | Hawaii gets Federal nod on its ESSA plan, approval expected soon | The Hawaii State Department of Education this morning received encouraging feedback from the U.S. Department of Education following a review of its State plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act. | | |
| Board unanimously approves Hawaii ESSA Plan for submission | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/ESSA-Plan-Submission-Approval.aspx | Board unanimously approves Hawaii ESSA Plan for submission | The Board of Education unanimously approved the submission of the Hawaii Consolidated State Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act to the U.S. Department of Education. The plan serves as Hawaii’s application for federal funds, providing resources for public schools to support students in achieving equity and excellence. | | |
| Board of Education selects next Superintendent | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/BOE-selects-Supt.aspx | Board of Education selects next Superintendent | Christina Kishimoto, Ed.D., signed a three-year contract and will start on August 1, 2017. "I look forward to working hand in hand with Hawaii’s teachers, leaders, staff, parents, community members, and student leaders to execute on this vision of high quality college, career, and community readiness." | | |
| Public asked to provide feedback on draft consolidated state plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/ESSA-Draft-Public-Comment.aspx | Public asked to provide feedback on draft consolidated state plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) | Public feedback is sought for the draft Hawaii Consolidated State Plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The 30-day public comment period begins today, Tuesday, April 18, and will run through Thursday, May 18, 2017. | | |
| Hawaii expresses concerns over ESSA regulations and implementation timing | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/ESSA-Concerns.aspx | Hawaii expresses concerns over ESSA regulations and implementation timing | In a joint letter to the U.S. Department of Education, Governor David Ige, Hawaii State Board of Education's Chairperson Lance Mizumoto and Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi voiced concerns about the draft regulations and implementation timeline for the Every Students Succeeds Act. | | |
| Conversation on improving public education continues, meetings set through September | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/DOE-BOE-Conversation-Meetings.aspx | Conversation on improving public education continues, meetings set through September | The Hawaii DOE and Board of Education have scheduled a series of community meetings to provide updates on plans to better public education. These meetings are part of the ongoing outreach effort in the updating of the Strategic Plan. | | |
| One week left on public survey — offer your input on Hawaii’s education future | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/One-Week-Left.aspx | One week left on public survey — offer your input on Hawaii’s education future | The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) is reminding the public that they have one more week to submit input on a plan for student success. The community’s input is needed to support student aspirations in our public schools. | | |
| Leading with the state’s vision for education, public input sought on Strategic Plan | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Strategic-Plan.aspx | Leading with the state’s vision for education, public input sought on Strategic Plan | The Department of Education (DOE) and Board of Education (BOE) are seeking critical public input on a review and extension of its joint Strategic Plan. | | |
| 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. | | |
| Education leadership appointments move forward | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Leadership-appointments-061615.aspx | Education leadership appointments move forward | The Department bids aloha to longtime educators Lea Albert and Valerie Takata as new leaders are appointed to key state offices and the Castle-Kahuku and Hilo-Waiakea Complex Areas. | | |
| Board rates School Superintendent as 'Exceeds Expectations' in 2014 | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Supt-Eval-2014.aspx | Board rates School Superintendent as 'Exceeds Expectations' in 2014 | Board of Education notes Kathryn Matayoshi "continues to perform well by increasing departmental transparency, accountability and executing our joint strategic plan initiatives." | | |
| Hawaii State Board of Education welcomes new student member | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/VisionForSuccess/SuccessStories/Students/Pages/Danson-Honda.aspx | Hawaii State Board of Education welcomes new student member | The Board welcomes Danson Honda, incoming senior at Pearl City High School, as its student representative for the 2014-15 school year. | | |
| Superintendent Matayoshi rated 'Exceptional' by Board of Education | https://www.hawaiipublicschools.org/ConnectWithUs/MediaRoom/PressReleases/Pages/Superintendent-Matayoshi-rated-'Exceptional'-by-Board-of-Education.aspx | Superintendent Matayoshi rated 'Exceptional' by Board of Education | Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi has earned the top rating of “exceptional” from the Hawaii State Board of Education in her annual job performance evaluation. Members praised the DOE's progress on a host of initiatives to improve student outcomes. | | |
