#Going to school in Hawaii

Community Invited to Provide Input on Hawai‘i DOE’s Next 10 Years

The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) reports that it is seeking feedback on the first draft of a 2030 Promise Plan.

Preschool Open Doors Additional Application Period Begins

DHS announces that it has opened an application period for its Preschool Open Doors (POD) program-2018-2019 POD school year.

Draft Secondary Social Studies Standards Open for Public Review

The Hawai‘i Department of Education Office of Curriculum, Instruction and Student Support (OCISS), Social Studies Program, is seeking broad input from educators and the public.

Bill to Protect Homeschooled Keiki Deferred

Sen. Kahele requested the bill be withdrawn during the joint hearing of the Senate Committees on Education and Human Services.

LETTER: President of Hawai‘i Homeschool Network Opposes SB 2323

As the founder and president of the Hawaii Homeschool Network, I am deeply concerned about three recently proposed bills that have been introduced regarding homeschooling in Hawaii.

Hawai‘i School Counselors Care

In celebration of National School Counseling Week, counselor Silvia Koch shares the joys and challenges of the profession.

Parents Reminded to Enroll Children in Kindergarten Early

Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) reminds parents to plan ahead and enroll their children in kindergarten early. Kindergarten is mandatory in the State of Hawai‘i.

More Hawai‘i Teachers Obtain Certification

The Hawai‘i Department of Education announces that 56 teachers were honored Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2018.

Final Approval of Hawai‘i’s ESSA Plan Announced

The Hawai‘i Department of Education received approval from the U.S. Department of Education (USED) of its plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).

Student Meals Feature Another Local Food Source

(HIDOE) continues to try and use local agriculture in student meals through its ‘Aina Pono Harvest of the Month program

Education Institute Brings Eight Leaders to Hawai‘i

The Education Institute of Hawai‘i is hosting an important conference to engage everyone interested in education.

Schools Roll Out More Data Visuals for Public to View

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education has released data for its remaining strategic goals.

DOE Launches New Online Tool, Provides Insight on Progress

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced the launch of its Strategic Plan Dynamic Report at the Hawaiʻi State Board of Education meeting.