Hawaii
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Hawaii
Student Achievement
Hawaii Lawmakers Push Plan to Repeal Mandate for More Instructional Time
Some lawmakers in Hawaii are attempting to stop a law from increasing mandatory instructional time to 1,080 hours a year in state schools.
School & District Management
State of the States
State of the States 2014: Hawaii
In his annual address to lawmakers, Gov. Neil Abercrombie emphasized the importance of early-childhood education, praising legislators' support of the state's Preschool Open Doors program but urging them to do even more to support young learners.
Early Childhood
Hawaii Poised to Add Pre-K to State's Offerings
Hawaii would be the 39th state to offer preschool for 4-year-olds, pending legislative funding.
Education Funding
Hawaii Regains Footing After Early Stumbles on Race to Top
Once in danger of losing its $75 million federal grant, Hawaii is using its Race to the Top money in a way that has converted even some critics.
Education Funding
Race to the Top Fuels Innovation Push at Hawaii School
Keaau Elementary School in Hawaii used its status as a Race to the Top "zone of innovation" school to raise money to give each student a computer.
Education Funding
Putting Common Core to Use at Hawaii School
At Kanoelani Elementary, a 785-student school in Waipio on the island of Oahu, the common core is being integrated into a school that prides itself on a cohesive approach to learning across grade levels.
School & District Management
Hawaii Principal Makes Most of Race to Top Aid
At Keaau High School on Hawaii's "Big Island," the principal utilized federal Race to the Top money to help turn around a low-performing school.
School Choice & Charters
Hawaii Charters Seek to Clarify Teacher Evaluation Policies
A new statewide teacher evaluation policy does not explicitly define how it applies to charters, leaving many confused about its implications.
Teaching Profession
Education Week Webinar: Principal Evaluation in Chicago and Hawaii
There is a webinar about principal evaluation on Wednesday, May 29, at 3pm E.T.
Federal
Alaska, Hawaii, West Virginia Win NCLB Waivers
Thirty-seven states plus the District of Columbia now have their own federally approved but state-crafted accountability plans.
Curriculum
Maine Chooses Preferred Contractor for School Tech Effort
Maine officials have selected Hewlett-Packard as a prefered vendor to provide computer techology to students, though schools will also be given the ability to choose other technology, including Apple.
Teaching Profession
Hawaii Teachers Approve Contract Tying Evaluations to Pay
A long-awaited and much delayed teacher contract was overwhelmingly approved by Hawaii's teachers.
Teaching Profession
Tentative Hawaii Pact Would Finalize Evaluation System
Hawaii moves closer to sealing a deal with its teachers on wages and a new evaluation system.
States
Graduation Rates: Southern States See Biggest Improvements
A new report on graduation rates in the states showed overall progress for Southern states but lingering gaps based on race.