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Maui police officer named ‘Hawaiʻi Instructor of the Year’ by drug prevention nonprofit
Marvin Miles of the Maui Police Department has been chosen for a national award from L.E.A.D.
Sandy Hook mom Scarlett Lewis shares Hope and Healing with Maui survivors
Lewis was moved by the Maui fires and visited Maui in September. She returns this week with “Hope & Healing” for Hawaiʻi and Maui schools. Lewis lost 6-year-old son Jesse Lewis at the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.
HIDOE names finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education today named 15 complex area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year as finalists for the 2024 Hawaiʻi State Teacher of the Year recognition. Maui finalists are: Kaunakakai Elementary teacher David “Kawika” Gonzales Jr. and Wahieʻe Elementary reading coach Melanie Teraoka.
Maui 5K raises $57,000 for Maui Nui schools
Nearly 1,000 participants ran and walked in last weekend’s 12th annual Maui 5K, raising more than $57,000 for Maui Nui schools. The participation from Maui residents and visitors alike marked a record number for the event.
87 Hawai‘i public school educators earn, renew NBCT certification
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education is celebrating 83 of its teachers statewide who have earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification – a recognition for meeting the highest standards for teaching.
10 Maui Teachers Earn, Renew National Board Certification
Ten teachers in Maui County earned or renewed their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification.
6 Maui Schools Serving Free Summer Meals
63 public schools in Hawaiʻi, including six in Maui County, will serve meals through the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education’s summer food service program.
$438 M Secured for Maui Capital Improvement Projects
Maui representatives secured more than $438 million in CIP funding for the biennium of fiscal years 2018 and 2019 for various projects in Maui County.
Waiheʻe Elementary Unveils Water Bottle Filling Station
Waiheʻe Elementary School unveiled its new water bottle filling station, promoting the benefits of healthy hydration through the Hawaiʻi 5210 Initiative.
Maui School Health Aides Graduate From New Certificate Program
The first group of School Health Aides from local Maui schools has completed a new School Health Aide Certificate of Competence Level One training at UH Maui College.
Three Maui Teens Charged Following Waihee School Burglary
The Maui Police Department arrested three Maui teens in connection with the burglary of Waihee Elementary School last week. Two boys ages 14 and 16 from Wailuku, and a 14 year old Waihee boy were charged yesterday with eight counts of Burglary II and two counts of Attempted Burglary II. They have since been released […]