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HIDOE announces new Kaiapuni priority placement process to support growing demand

The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education announced that a new, statewide priority placement process for Kaiapuni Education (Hawaiian language immersion programs) will open on Feb. 2, 2026, marking an important step toward greater consistency, clarity and equity for families seeking Kaiapuni options for their children. The application window will close March 13, 2026.

New astronomy instrument that studies light emitted by stars, given the Hawaiian name Wenaokeao

Wenaokeao, meaning “earliest glow of light,” is the name given to the SPIRou spectrograph and ESPaDOnS, which are used to observe the colors of light emitting from stars.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke reaffirms commitment to Hawaiian language learning

The Lt. Governor started her visit by greeting students in Korean and sharing with them her own language experiences and stressing the value of speaking the language of one’s culture. 

$28 Million in DOE Funding Announced for Native Hawaiian Programs

The US DOE awards 35 grants through the Native Hawaiian Education Program to provide for programs across the state.