Oct. 2013 Strive HI Enews

15-Oct-2013

In this edition: Public school enrollment grows by 2,000 students, more routes added to "Get on Board" bus transportation initiative, students provide critical feedback in Tripod Survey, 3 schools earn National Blue Ribbon Award, and Happy Anniversary to Hawaii's public school system.


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OCT. 15, 2013


Hawaii public school enrollment grows by 2,000
Enrollment in Hawaii's public schools grew to 185,273 in the 2013-14 school year, attributable to a large number of births in 2008 and more students staying in the state's public schools. STORY  
MORE ROUTES ADDED TO 'GET ON BOARD' BUS PROGRAM
The Department is expanding its "Get on Board" student bus transportation pilot initiative to serve August Ahrens Elementary, Highlands Intermediate, Pearl City High and Waipahu High. STORY  
STUDENTS PROVIDING FEEDBACK ON LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
A student survey — the Tripod Student Perceptions Survey — being administered in Hawaii's public schools will provide educators with critical classroom feedback aimed at improving teaching and learning. STORY  
3 SCHOOLS EARN NATIONAL BLUE RIBBON AWARD
Blanche Pope Elementary, Nuuanu Elementary and Waikiki Elementary schools received the honor for their outstanding performance and improvement efforts. They were nominated by the state last year. STORY  
UPCOMING PORTS OF CALL FOR HOKULEA AND HIKIANALIA
Explore the interactive map of the statewide tour before the vessels launch their Worldwide Voyage next Spring. Coming up in October: Kailua, Waimanalo and Maunalua Bay. To set up a tour for your school, call 808-842-1101. VIEW MAP  
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO HAWAII'S PUBLIC SCHOOLS!
Hawaii's public school system was founded on Oct. 15, 1840 by King Kamehameha III. It is the oldest public school system west of the Mississippi. More key facts available on our Media Kit page. LEARN MORE  
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HAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
1390 Miller St. Honolulu, HI 96813 | Phone: 808-586-3230 | Fax: 808-586-3234 | Email: doeinfo@k12.hi.us

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