HSTA, NEA call for Israel, Hamas cease-fire
The National Education Association’s (NEA) Board of Directors Saturday renewed its call for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, adopting a call to action that reflects the organization’s hope for peace.
Hawaiʻi senator calls out attacks on LGBTQ+ students with new proposal
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D, Hawaiʻi), introduced a resolution Wednesday to demand equal educational opportunities, basic civil rights, and freedom from erasure for all students in K-12 schools amid a rise of attacks against LGBTQ+ students in schools.
Hawaiʻi schools to receive $8 million boost in school meal funding
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that Hawaiʻiʻs reimbursement rate for federal child nutrition programs will be increased temporarily by 13 percent, bringing an additional $8 million to the state for child meal programs.
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.
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.
Green, Luke overwhelmingly elected governor, LG
Lt. Gov. Josh Green was elected the ninth governor of Hawaiʻi Tuesday, beating his Republican opponent and former lieutenant governor Duke Aiona by almost a 2-1 margin.
Hawaiʻi public schools to receive $58 million in federal funding
Hawaiʻi K-12 schools will receive more than $58 million in new federal funding for the 2022-23 school year, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) announced Thursday.
BOE chair says board will consider distance learning options
The Hawaii Board of Education chair said Thursday the board will discuss distance learning options for next school year at its next meeting on July 15, just a little more than two weeks before most public school students are scheduled to return to class.
Lawmakers’ short-term plan will avoid state employee pay cuts
The chairs of the state Senate Ways and Means and state House Finance committees say they believe they can balance the state budget that’s been hit hard by a lack of tourism during the coronavirus, without having to reduce public employees’ pay in the months ahead.