#Board of Education
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green signs 11 education and early-education bills
At the Royal Elementary School Library in Honolulu on Monday, Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green signed into law four education and early-education bills that include housing for teachers.
Gov. Ige Appoints 5 to Board of Education
Gov. David Ige reappointed two members and appointed three new members to the State of Hawaiʻi Board of Education.
HSTA Opposes Superintendent Kishimoto’s Contract Renewal with DOE
The Hawai‘i State Teachers Association is asking the Hawai‘i Board of Education’s Human Resources Committee to vote against a positive recommendation to renew the superintendent’s contract at their meeting today.
BOE Approves District’s Operating Budget
The Board of Education (BOE) unanimously passed the Hawai‘i Department of Education’s 2021-23 operating budget, which will now go before Gov. David Ige and the state Department of Budget and Finance for consideration. The budget was approved during a special meeting on Dec. 3. Deep cuts were approved as the COVID-19 pandemic has financially crippled […]
BOE Approves Request to Modify High School Graduation Requirements
The Board of Education (BOE) unanimously voted to approve the Hawaii State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) request to modify high school graduation and commencement requirements for the graduating class of 2020.
HIDOE Seeks to Modify High School Commencement Requirements
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is seeking approval from the Board of Education (BOE) to modify high school graduation and commencement requirements for the class of 2020.
Proposal for Teacher Pay Increases to Go Before BOE
Hawai‘i State Department of Education announced its proposal today on its efforts to tackle teacher shortages through increased pay.
Transgender Community Delivers Petition to BOE
The petition calls on the DOE to respect and protect transgender students throughout the state.
Public Input Sought on DOE/BOE Strategic Plan
Together, the DOE and BOE are seeking input regarding revisions that will be included in the 2017-2020 extension of the plan.
Ige Announces Nominees for Land Use Commission, Board of Education
Governor David Ige announced his nominations for the Board of Education and the Land Use Commission on Thursday.
BOE Approves Science for the Next Generation Standards
The new standards are interwoven across disciplines, including connections to language arts and mathematics.
DOE: SBA Scores Show ‘Promise’
Test results show that 48 percent of students are meeting or exceeding the achievements standard in ELA and 41 percent of students tested meet or exceed achievement standards in math.
Governor Ige Appoints Mizumoto as BOE Chair
Lance A. Mizumoto will become the next Board of Education Chair, appointed by Governor David Ige, as Don Horner steps down.
BOE Names New Board Members
Four new Board of Education members were recently confirmed by the State Senate.
HIDOE’s Strive HI Gains Three-Year Federal Approval
For the first time, the Hawai’i State Department of Education has received three years of federal approval of its Strive HI Performance System.
Sonobe Joins DOE Information Technology Office
Clyde Sonobe has been approved as the assistant superintendent for the Hawai’i State Department of Education’s Office of Information Technology Services.
Schatz Confirmed as DOE Deputy Superintendent
The Board of Education has confirmed Steven Schatz as deputy superintendent for the Hawai`i Department of Education.
DOE: Public Survey on 2016-17 School Calendar
The Hawai’i Department of Education is seeking public input on the 2016-17 school calendar through an online survey.
Governor Announces Nominees for DLNR and Board of Education
Gov. Ige has announced his nominee to lead the DLNR, as well as three nominees for the Hawai`i State Board of Education.
