#Hawaii board of education
New statewide policy on student cellphone use adopted by Hawai‘i Board of Education
New statewide rules set grade-level limits on student cell phone use; implementation begins next school year.
WATCH: Hayashi talks uncertain fiscal landscape with state Board of Education
State superintendent of schools reports to board that changes at federal level are an unknown variable in the budget equation for state heading into the 2026 legislative session, causing difficulty for Hawai’i education officials to find a solution.
Hawai‘i groups seek government travel bans to 20 states, citing public employee safety
Eleven organizations co-signed a letter to Gov. Josh Green; mayors Kawakami, Blangiardi, Bissen and Roth; State Board of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi; and University of Hawai‘i President David Lassner.
HIDOE Reports Dip in Academic Performance Among Keiki
State testing assessments of keiki within the Hawaiʻi Department of Education (HIDOE) follow a nationwide downward trend in academic performance attributed to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced earlier this week.
HIDOE Proposed Budget Cuts Could Impact Student Programs, Special Education, HSTA Says
The Hawai‘i Student Teacher Association (HSTA) fears the Hawai‘i Department of Education’s (HIDOE) proposed cuts could result in lost jobs and student programs.
Board of Education Approves Postponement of 2020-21 School Year to Aug. 17
The Hawai‘i Board of Education approved the delay of beginning the 2020-21 school year from Aug. 4 to Aug. 17.
BOE to Reconvene in Special Meeting to Address Delay in Reopening Schools
The Hawai‘i Board of Education will reconvene in a special meeting to address the requests to delay the reopening of schools.
Teachers Union Says School Openings Should be Delayed
Hawai‘i public schools will reopen classroom doors on Aug. 4, but the HSTA says that’s not enough time to make schools safe for the return of its members or their students.
BOE Passes Teacher Pay Increases 7-2
The Hawaii State Board of Education approved the Department’s proposal to provide extra compensation for classroom teachers in three high-need areas: special education, hard-to-staff geographical locations, and Hawaiian language immersion programs.
Why is Hawai‘i Losing More Teachers Every Year?
Hawai‘i is losing 1,200 teachers each year; there aren’t enough locals going into the profession to meet demand. Big Island Now explores possible reasons for this dilemma.
Gov. Ige Appoints Kamehameha Educator to BOE
Gov. David Ige has appointed Damien Kaimana Barcarse to the Board of Education’s Hawai‘i County seat.
Governor & BOE Chair Clarify Board Voting Practices
Gov. David Ige met with BOE Chair Catherine Payne to discuss the vote that was taken in executive session on a one-year contract extension for the state’s schools superintendent..
Gov. Ige Makes 3 Appointments to Board of Education
The appointments are subject to approval by the Senate. If confirmed, they will each serve three-year terms starting on July 1, 2018.
Board Unanimously Approves ESSA Plan for Submission
The state BOE unanimously approved the submission of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA Plan) to the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday, June 21, 2017.
BOE Approves HIDOE’s Student-Centered Strategic Plan
The Hawaii Board of Education voted unanimously on Tuesday, Dec. 6, to adopt the update and extension of the Strategic Plan—with amendments.
Board of Education To Meet Thursday in Kona
Board members are looking for community input on the DOE’s strategic plan for public education and on the state library system.
BOE Members to Hold Community Meeting in Hilo Thursday
The meeting will give parents and the public an opportunity to discuss education issues.
Gov. Abercrombie Orders Flags to Half-Staff in Honor of Rev. Aiona
Former Board of Education member died of heart failure December 20 in Honolulu.
UDPATE: Board Admits Bus Plan Mishandled, Still Weighing Cuts
Although cuts on the Big Island have been reduced, the Board of Education is considering halting school bus service for some South Kohala students.
OPINION: Teacher Evaluation Plan is Nonsense
“The current pay scheme is based in large part on length of service and possession of paper certificates (known as degrees in the academic world), and less on results in the classroom.”
