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Housing committee advances proposals for teacher housing projects, Maui pilot program
The state House Committee on Housing unanimously approved Friday two measures aimed at providing teacher workforce housing for educators.
Congratulations to Hawaiʻi’s 2023 National Board Certified Teachers
The Hawaiʻi State Teachers Association, in partnership with Kamehameha Schools, honored new and renewing National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol Wednesday.
Bill to finance teacher housing feasibility study moves forward
The Hawaiʻi State House Committee on Housing advanced Wednesday a bill that would require the School Facilities Authority to conduct a feasibility study for the development of teacher and workforce housing at the Queen Liliʻuokalani Elementary School property in Kaimukī, Oʻahu.
Two Oʻahu elementary teachers lead teams to state victory at Lego robotics competition
Two Oʻahu elementary teachers led their Lego robotics teams to victory at the 2022 First Lego League Explore State Festival at the Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall this past December.
Measure to appoint nonvoting teacher member to BOE passes House Education Committee
The Hawaiʻi State House of Education Committee advanced Tuesday a measure that would allow a nonvoting public school teacher member on the Hawaiʻi Board of Education.
Lawmakers to consider proposal for universal free school lunches
House Bill 540 states that regardless of a student's eligibility for participation in the Federal National School Lunch Program, the Hawaiʻi State Department of Education shall offer one school meal to any asking student at no expense to the student each school day.
Hawai‘i Title I schools to receive $73 million in new federal funding for 2023–24 school year
These funds will be given directly to Title I schools – where a disproportionate number of students live in poverty – and will benefit nearly 85,000 students in Hawai‘i.
Gov. Green proposes $500 state tax teacher credit
Gov. Josh Green Monday proposed a nonrefundable tax credit of up to $500 per year for school supplies purchased by K–12 teachers, one of many proposals unveiled in his State of the State Address.
President Biden signs bills bolstering Native Hawaiian language education
Leaders in Hawaiʻi’s Native Hawaiian education community say the support is greatly needed, especially for smaller organizations that have been instrumental in creating effective curriculum.