#Ready Keiki

3 new preschools boost pre-kindergarten access for East Hawaiʻi families

It’s the largest public pre-kindergarten expansion on Hawaiʻi Island’s eastside under Hawaiʻi Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s Ready Keiki initiative.

New UH degree program helps address statewide pre-K teacher shortage

The bachelor of education in early childhood care and education degree, which will be offered starting this fall at University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, will streamline the pathway to becoming a pre-kindergarten teacher.

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.

Free public pre-kindergarten program available for keiki on Big Island

Parents can now apply for the State of Hawaiʻi’s free, high-quality pre-kindergarten programs that are available to all 3- and 4-year-old children on the Big Island.

Recap of 2023 legislature, plus in-person with Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke tops June 1 Waimea Town Meeting agenda

Senator Tim Richards and Representative David Tarnas will discuss what occurred for North Hawai‘i during the 2023 State Legislative Session.