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University of Hawaii at Hilo is seeking storytellers for Wailau’s virtual themed storytelling event
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 26, 2021
Applications are being accepted at the University of Hawaii at Hilo to be part of Wailau’s third storytelling installment this fall.
Hawai‘i Community College offers Academic Subject Certificate (ASC) in sustainability
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 23, 2021
For students who would want to pursue learning about sustainability, Hawai‘i Community College can help them. The college is now offering a new Academic Subject Certificate (ASC) in Sustainability starting in the Fall 2021 semester.
No new teachers in Pahoa sign pledge in week ending Aug. 21 to teach Critical Race Theory
By Big Island Times | Aug 22, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 21, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Pahoa stagnates at one in week ending Aug. 14
By Big Island Times | Aug 15, 2021
There were no new teachers in Pahoa who signed the pledge in week ending Aug. 14, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.
Governor's Emergency Education Relief grants 'will support students' dreams and aspirations' in Hawaii
By Solange DeLisle | Aug 10, 2021
Several schools, colleges and other educational institutions across Hawaii have received 31 grants totaling $8.1 million through Gov. David Ige's (D) Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund.
High school student athletes could be required to be vaccinated to play sports: 'We want to make everybody as safe as possible'
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 6, 2021
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.
Hawaii musicians host benefit concert for Hawaii's public school educators
By Press Release | Jul 30, 2021
The Hawaii Foundation for Educators (HFE) is teaming up with iconic local musicians Jake Shimabukuro, Pure Heart, Robi Kahakalau, the Camarillo ohana, and Makaha Sons to host “Teach Our Future,” a benefit concert for public school educators.
Smart, safe technology fights COVID-19 at schools on Hawaii Island and Oahu
By Press Release | Jul 30, 2021
A Hawaii company has begun installing ultraviolet air purification units at some public schools, with the latest installation at Naalehu Elementary School on Hawaii Island, where the new units will be placed in the school’s cafeteria and gym.
'Consistent daily nutrition is so important for the continued growth and development' of Hawaii's children
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 23, 2021
The Hawaii State Department of Education (HIDOE) continued its 2020 free meals program well through 2021.
AFCEA Hawaii is taking applications for scholarships: 'Our goal is to promote STEM and cyber education for all students'
By Art Benavidez | Jul 22, 2021
With college students gearing up for the fall semester, AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association) is offering financial assistance to Hawaii’s top STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) students.
Hawaii State Teachers Association: 'It’s in the best interest of everyone to wear masks' when children return to school
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 21, 2021
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.
Maunakea visitor station will educate on 'cultural importance of the mountain'
By Press Release | Jul 14, 2021
The Maunakea Visitor Information Station (VIS) on Hawaiʻi Island will resume operations starting Thursday, July 15, more than a year after shutting its doors in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Schatz and Brown introduce bill to 'provide targeted support services to community college students'
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 11, 2021
A new bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) would help community college students to be able to afford their education and, in turn, graduate on time.
University of Hawaii medical school wins award: 'Telehealth is key to more people getting the care they need'
By Carrie Bradon | Jul 2, 2021
The John A. Burns School of Medicine at the University of Hawaii has been given $320,535, which will go towards its new telehealth pilot project.
Hawaii implements full in-person learning in public schools but will 'contain spread (of COVID-19) in our school communities'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 8, 2021
Hawaii State Department of Education (DOE) Superintendent Christina Kishimoto advised parents and guardians that public schools' in-person learning will be implemented for the next school year, which will start on Tuesday, Aug. 3.
Hawaii teachers not likely to get salary raises: 'The reality of the state’s dire financial outlook made this bargain very difficult'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 8, 2021
After months of negotiations, voting on a new contract -- which won’t raise the salary for public school teachers -- is underway and set to close on Wednesday, June 9.
University of Hawaii System to require COVID-19 vaccination: 'It is clear that a vaccinated campus is a safer campus'
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) System will be requiring students to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in on-campus learning; this new requirement will start in the fall 2021 semester.
University of Hawaii requires student COVID-19 vaccinations for fall semester
By Timothy Stuckey | May 20, 2021
The University of Hawaii (UH) announced Monday that the COVID-19 vaccine will be part of the health clearance criteria for students returning to campus for the fall 2021 semester, according to a news report.
Hawaiian parents urged schedule health visits for seventh graders to avoid rush before school begins
By Bree Gonzales | May 18, 2021
The Hawaii State Department of Health is reminding parents to have their incoming seventh graders vaccinated and physical exams completed before returning to school.
University of Hawaii professor says agritourism 'is a win-win situation' for Hawai'i to build a sustainable economy
By Christina Heath | May 16, 2021
Hawai'i was hit extremely hard by the shutdowns because of the pandemic, as a huge part of its revenue was taken away from the tourism industry as no one was allowed to travel.