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Recent News About Hawaii Department of Education
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Sen. Schatz: 'Thanks to the Biden Administration, nearly 1,700 people across Hawai’i will see thousands of dollars in student loan debt eliminated in the next few weeks'
The Department of Education announced 1,690 Hawaiians are eligible for automatic loan relief due to the Biden-Harris Administration’s implemented fixes to Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) plans. “Thanks to the Biden Administration, nearly 1,700 people across Hawai’i will see thousands of dollars in student loan debt eliminated in the next few weeks,” said Senator Brian Schatz.
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Hawaii Department of Education honors 87 teachers for renewing certification standards
The Hawaii Department of Education honored 87 teachers who earned or renewed their National Board of Professional Teaching Standards certification during a ceremony at the Hawaii State Capitol.
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Schatz on $58 million for Hawaii K-12 low-income students: Funding will 'help more students get a quality education
Hawaii’s K-12 schools will receive $58 million in federal funding to support programs to help educate students in low-income communities.
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Results of Hawaii student assessments 'emphasize the importance of having students back in the classroom'
Results of student assessments conducted by the Hawaii Department of Education (HIDOE) revealed a downward trend in academic performance.
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Athletics have resumed in Hawaii public schools, but only for those who are vaccinated against COVID-19
Friday, Sept. 24, was the restart of school-sanctioned athletic activities throughout Hawaii, according to Big Island Now.
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Three Hawaii public schools make U.S. Department of Education National Blue Ribbon list: 'This is a proud moment'
Three public schools in Hawaii made the U.S. Department of Education's 2021 list of National Blue Ribbon schools.
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Hawaii State Teachers Association demands new agreement due to 'very limited alternatives' to in-person teaching
The Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) called on the Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE), raising concerns about rising COVID-19 cases and renewal of their memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the 2021–22 school year.
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High school student athletes could be required to be vaccinated to play sports: 'We want to make everybody as safe as possible'
In an effort to protect public high school students, a vaccination for COVID-19 may be required before they will be allowed to engage in extracurricular activities.
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Hawaii State Teachers Association: 'It’s in the best interest of everyone to wear masks' when children return to school
As Hawaii students are scheduled to return to classrooms next month, the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) is addressing the latest Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance regarding masks and social distancing.
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Hawaiian graduation rates decline amid pandemic
As Hawaii Department of Education Superintendent Dr. Christina Kishimoto heads into her fourth year in that seat, it appears the state's graduation rate, which had been on the upswing, is going down, the Honolulu Civil Beat reported earlier this month.
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HIDOE: Recruiting for School Principal at Hawaii School for the Deaf and Blind
The Department is seeking a highly qualified School Principal Administrator.
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HIDOE: Free Grab-and-Go meals program extended through Jun. 30, 2021 at 203 public schools
The Grab-and-Go school meals program providing free meals to children ages 18 and younger at 203 public schools has been extended through Jun. 30, 2021.