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Registration open for 2024 KeikiCo Business Plan Contest

American Savings Bank (ASB) has announced the return of the Bank for Education KeikiCo Contest. The business plan competition is designed to inspire entrepreneurial spirit and enhance financial literacy among Hawaii’s young leaders.

Hawaiʻi State FCU awards more than $40,000 in grants to public school teachers

A total of 82 grants of up to $500 each were distributed to public school teachers across the state to help purchase classroom supplies and enhance student curriculums.

Maui County public schools get more than $5.8M to support low-income communities

Hawai‘i K-12 schools will receive $58,193,270 in new federal funding for the 2022-2023 school year to support programs aimed at helping educate students in low-income communities.

DOE Unveils Return to Learn Plan for Hawai‘i Public Schools

The Hawai‘i State Department of Education today unveiled its Return to Learn: School Reopening Plan that public schools are using to prepare for the “safe and healthy” return of students and staff during the upcoming 2020-21 school year.

Hawai‘i Public School Campuses Closed Through End of School Year

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced today the continuation of enrichment and distance learning through May 28, the last day of the 2019-20 school year. The decision was made based on the latest guidance and information from health officials and elected leaders.

Hawai‘i DOE: Alternative Graduations Planned in Lieu of Traditional Commencement

The Department of Education today announced that traditional commencement ceremonies at public and charter schools will be replaced with alternative celebrations for the class of 2020.

Hawai‘i Public School Buildings to Remain Closed to April 30

The DOE plans to begin distributing packets for students with no computer access starting next week, in a staggered approach, with drop of for some rural areas planned.  This will not be a generic distribution system, but will be done by individual schools who will oversee and monitor their group of students.

Senate Passes Bill for Constitutional Amendment to Support Public Schools

The Hawai‘i State Senate voted 23-1 on Monday to approve a bill that proposes a constitutional amendment to support public schools.

‘Ulu on Menu in Hawai‘i Public Schools

This month, Hawai‘i public schools welcome a new local product in student meals – ‘ulu, otherwise known as breadfruit.  

Hawai‘i Among Top 20 States for Graduates Taking ACT

Hawaiʻi’s public school students continue to see steady growth in meeting college readiness benchmarks in Reading & Science according to new ACT results.

Hawaiʻi Ranked No. 1 in Nation in School Internet Connectivity

Hawaiʻi’s public school system is ranked as the top school district in K-12 broadband connectivity according to the 2016 State of the States annual report.