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Record J-1 visa teacher cohort helps close teacher vacancy gaps in Hawaiʻi, bridge cultures
The latest cohort of the J-1 Visa Teacher Program represents the largest group for the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education. At the start of the new school year, 237 teachers will join the approximately 365 current J-1 visa teachers in classrooms across the state, teaching a variety of subjects in elementary and secondary schools.
Maui Huliau Foundation offers free summer professional learning opportunities for Maui teachers
Maui Huliau Foundation is offering a series of free professional learning opportunities this summer designed to deepen climate literacy, strengthen place-based teaching, and connect educators with the community partners leading environmental and cultural stewardship across Maui. Educators are encouraged to RSVP by June 24.
Early childcare teacher Tiana Hema named MEO Employee of the Month
Kahi Kamaliʻi Infant Toddler Center teacher Tiana Hema, whose patience soothes meltdowns and energy ignites creativity and play, was named Maui Economic Opportunity Employee of the Month.
The Shops at Wailea offers free music series and concert with George Kahumoku Jr.
The Shops at Wailea is hosting Wailea Wednesdays, a free weekly live music series, and a concert by multiple Grammy winner George Kahumoku Jr.
HSTA Board Recommends Tentative Agreement for Four-Year Contract
The 13,500-Member Hawaii State Teachers Association, announced that the HSTA Board is recommending a tentative agreement for four-year contract.
Joseph Nawahi: A Hawaiian Patriot and Renaissance Man 11/1/09
Though little is known today, Joseph Nawahi was a Hawaiian patriot and Renaissance man. A teacher, surveyor, lawyer, cabinet minister, newspaper editor, and artist, he was born in Puna, Hawaii on January 13, 1842. Joseph Nawahi is an important figure for understanding Hawaiian history and Hawaiian sovereignty. While a political prisoner, the harsh conditions of […]