#hawaii education
OHA approves $6M for Hawaiian-focused public charter schools; 6 are on Big Island
Since 2005, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs has provided more than $21.5 million in per pupil grant funding to 17 Hawaiian-focused public charter schools.
$1M in scholarships available for aspiring teachers at University of Hawai‘i
Grow Our Own stipends are available for students who have been admitted into the College of Education’s bachelor in elementary education and Hawaiian language immersion and master of education in teaching programs for fall 2023, and for students who are applying to the post-baccalaureate certificate in elementary education and post-baccalaureate certificate in secondary education programs for spring 2024.
UH Mānoa ranks in world’s top 2.5% for education, employability, faculty, research
The flagship campus of the 10-campus University of Hawai‘i System placed No. 505 out of 20,531 universities ranked by the Center for World University Rankings.
UH professor joins fellowship program at UC Davis nursing school
Donna-Marie Palakiko’s project focuses on addressing asthma inequities among Native Hawaiians through the implementation and testing of a culturally tailored mHealth tool.
9 Hawaiʻi Island Students receive $29,000
The students were among 60 recipients, one from each qualifying public and independent school in the state, who received scholarships based on academic achievement, community service and financial need.
Kona Lions Club gives scholarships to Konawaena High School students
The club awarded Mina Taniyama, Ryli Sasaki, Civic Gomes and Torrance Satta-Ellis with a $1,000 scholarship each, and Anuhea Spinola with a $500 scholarship towards a two-year degree or certificate.
Preschool Open Doors Program Accepting Applications
Funds are limited, so DHS encourages families to apply as soon as possible.
UH Community Colleges Extend Admissions Deadline
There’s still time to enroll for those interested in community college somewhere in the Hawaiian Islands.
Kamehameha Schools Extends Application Deadline
Kamehameha Schools is extending the application deadline for K-12 admission.
Hālau Lamakū Offers Place-Based Hawaiian Learning for Keiki
The program has been specially designed to provide social and academic stimulation for keiki in a safe environment.
Kamehameha Schools Hawai‘i to Transition to Distance Learning Thursday
KS Hawai‘i went into lockdown Wednesday morning after a high school student there tested positive for coronavirus, Big Island Now first reported Wednesday night.
Kamehameha Schools Graduates Hundreds Over the Weekend
Even after 133 years of educating Hawai‘i’s youth, Kamehameha Schools is still making history.
Japanese Community Association Offers Scholarship Program
The Japanese Community Association of Hawai‘i is offering a scholarship program that supports students pursuing Japanese Studies.
UH to Resume On-Campus Education This Fall
University of Hawai‘i students will attend classes on campus this fall, or at least that’s the plan.
UH System Moves Online-Only for Remainder of Semester
UH President David Lassner sent an email to faculty just before noon on Wednesday outlining that all classes will move to online-only instruction by Monday, March 23.
UH System Moves Online Only for Immediate Future
The UH System has said online classes will be the norm until April 13, at which point the decision will be reevaluated.
UH-Mānoa Ranked Internationally in Various Subject Areas
The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa continues to be ranked worldwide in multiple subject areas.
Puakalehua Early Learning Consortium Conference
Themed “Mālama Kekahi I Kekahi” or “Take Care of One Another,” the first Puakalehua Consortium Early Learning Conference will be held on Feb. 22.
Chaminade Offers Native Hawaiian Scholarships
The four-year scholarship is open to first-year and transfer applicants seeking one of nine specific degrees.
HCC Hosts UH Pamantasan Conference
The Pamantasan Council angles for equality for Filipino students within the University of Hawai‘i.
