#Higher Education Act
Tokuda honored with national Head Start PROMISE Award for leadership
The PROMISE award recognizes US Rep. Jill Tokuda for her commitment to early childhood education and her leadership in championing the needs of Head Start children and families across the nation.
Biden-Harris administration announces additional $7.7B in approved student debt relief
Another $7.7 billion in student loan debt forgiveness for 160,500 people was announced by the Biden-Harris administration Wednesday, offering relief for millions of borrowers living with student debt.
Sen. Hirono Reintroduces Gender Equity in Education Act, Named After Maui Native
Sen. Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) reintroduced the bicameral Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act — legislation that would provide additional resources, training and technical assistance to combat harassment and discrimination in education. Mink was a Maui native.