Dec. 2013 Strive HI Enews

20-Dec-2013

Stories include Hale Kula Elementary marking the "Hour of Code," Hawaii tops in the nation for growth in National Board Certified teachers, launch of the DOE's new Growth Model website, DOE awards Oahu bus contracts under new accountability system, Hawaii's college and career readiness efforts praised. Subscribe to our newsletters by clicking the button in the footer of this website.


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DEC. 20, 2013

Hale Kula Elementary marks 'Hour of Code'
Students joined Supt. Kathryn Matayoshi and some 3 million children from 163 countries who participated in this global event designed to boost public awareness about computer science. STORY  
HAWAII TOPS IN GROWTH OF NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Fifty-nine teachers in Hawaii achieved National Board Certification this year. Over the past three years, Hawaii has experienced the fastest growth in the number of National Board Certified Teachers in the nation and now has a total of 469. STORY  
HAWAII'S COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS EFFORTS PRAISED
Achieve's 8th annual "Closing the Expectations Gap" report recognizes Hawaii in several categories that detail progress in elevating student achievement and success. "The report confirms that we have set a higher bar." STORY  
OAHU BUS VENDORS SELECTED FOR 2014-15
The DOE is employing a completely revised contract performance management process that will result in more effective oversight of operations and expenditures. The awards were based on best value, which considers cost and quality. STORY  
HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING CENTERS OFFER GREATER CHOICE
These distinctive, specialized and excellent programs are organized around a single theme or focus area, from media arts to music to business to STEM. LEARN MORE  
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