University of Hawaii at Manoa sets freshmen enrollment record
This fall’s preliminary 2023 enrollment of 20,012 — the highest since 2012 — represents a 4% increase over 2023 for UH-Manoa. Read more
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DOE awarded $3.25M to military-connected students
The state Department of Education was awarded two grants from the state Department of Defense Education Activity to support initiatives enhancing world language programs in Aiea and Kailua areas. Read more
Police arrest Hilo teen, 15, for alleged school threats
“There were no direct threats were reported,” police said. “However, the posts prompted many parents to contact police, fearing for the safety of their children.” Read more
University of Hawaii president search narrowed to 2 finalists
The two finalists were picked from 93 applicants and are scheduled to appear at community forums and before groups of campus leaders, faculty, staff and student leaders. Read more
Hawaii student debt relief program high on applicants but needs more funds
Through the HELP fund, Green said he hopes to make Hawaii the only state without a health care worker shortage. Read more
Republican-led U.S. states sue over new Biden student debt relief plan
The lawsuit came less than a week after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Biden administration’s bid to revive a different student debt relief plan that was designed to lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers and speed up loan forgiveness for some. Read more
Kauai school thanks ‘angels’ for help recovering from flood
In April, The Koloa Early School fell victim to the heavy rainfall and flooding that drenched the community. Read more
Assets School is granted $1.25 million for tuition aid
Assets School, the only K-12 school in Hawaii specializing in educating children who are gifted, dyslexic or have other language-based learning differences, has received an anonymous $1.25 million donation to support tuition assistance. Read more
Forgotten Navy waste dump holds up repairs at Radford High School
Radford and Makalapa Elementary were built over land that the Navy used during World War II as a waste dump, leaving behind toxins that make excavation hazardous for workers. Read more
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Contract awarded for teacher housing at Mililani High campus
The public-private project will be the first workforce housing development in the state specifically for teachers and education staff, offering multifamily rental units that include both one- and two-bedroom options. Read more
Supreme Court declines to revive Biden’s student debt relief plan
The justices rejected the administration’s request to temporarily lift a judicial decision that paused the plan, which is designed to lower monthly payments for millions of borrowers and speed up loan forgiveness for some. Read more
Ex-Olympic skater’s program boosts reading
Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic gold medal skater, author and founder of the Always Dream philanthropic organization, is sponsoring a reading program at 19 elementary schools in her 10th year of supporting Hawaii keiki. Read more
Hawaii educators nominated for state Teacher of the Year
The state Department of Education on Tuesday announced 15 complex-area teachers of the year and one charter school teacher of the year as finalists for the 2025 Hawaii State Teacher of the Year award. Read more
DOE will provide more resources for mental health
The state Department of Education has partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide parents and staff with free resources and one-on-one online coaching to support student mental health. Read more
2 Big Island schools closed today due to hazardous road conditions
Ka‘u High & Paaala Elementary School and Na‘alehu Elementary School are closed to students and staff. Read more
Lahaina financial awards available for about 400 eligible DOE workers
Gov. Josh Green this week announced a new initiative — Lahaina Honoring Employees’ Resilience and Optimism, or HERO, Awards — to recognize state Department of Education employees who have played critical roles in keeping Lahaina schools open following the Aug. 8, 2023, Maui wildfires. Read more
Some school bus routes to resume Monday
The state Department of Education has announced that 20 previously suspended school bus routes in Central Oahu will be reinstated starting Monday, restoring service for approximately 604 students across seven schools. Read more
Pilot project cuts firebreak for Waianae school
Leihoku Elementary School in West Oahu now has a firebreak — a 1,000-foot strip of cleared land — along the school’s fence line to help protect against wildfires. Read more
Hawaii lawmakers urge DOE to fix school bus driver shortage
Less than a week into the school year, the DOE announced the suspension of 108 bus routes, affecting nearly 2,900 students. Read more
Awards to fund University of Hawaii research soar by $100 million
The University of Hawaii was incredibly competitive in obtaining research funding this past fiscal year, blowing by its previous record by $100 million. Read more
Hawaii island group blasts DOE’s handling of school bus crisis
The suspended routes left 1,313 students in the Hilo-Waiakea and Kau-Keaau-Pahoa complex areas without bus service. Read more
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