Teaching Values Through the “One Team” Philosophy
‘Iolani’s School’s philosophy of sportsmanship builds skills outside of the classroom.
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How Did Thousands of Hawai‘i’s Students Vanish—And Can We Get Them Back?
Disappearing students.
What Is the E-Hawk Plane Project?
A unique sustainable idea has taken flight at ‘Iolani School.
Here are the Registration Dates for Free Summer Fun in Honolulu
The City & County of Honolulu program begins June 7. Here is what you need to know.
Education Cheat Sheet: What You Should Ask at Parent-Teacher Conferences
It’s not just about academics. These now rare opportunities to talk story with your child’s teacher face-to-face can provide valuable insight into your little one’s personality away from home.
Financial Help Available: Preschool Open Doors in 2021
2016-10-2 Finding the right education for your child is priceless. Paying for it, however, can be challenging, especially for families already on a tight budget. Preschool Open Doors can help. The program that works to ensure that every child attends…
Homegrown Science: Make Your Own Foam Rainbow
Simple kitchen ingredients create an interactive, colorful bubbling introduction to gas.
Education Cheat Sheet: Navigating Private School Admission During a Pandemic
If you’re looking at private schools for the first time, here are a few resources to get you started.
2020 Private School Open House Guide
Photo: Courtesy of ʻIolani SchoolThe new K-1 classrooms at ʻIolani School incorporate natural elements. Assets School Grades K–8: Jan. 30, 2021, at 12:30 p.m. Grades 9–12: Jan. 30, 2021, at 9 a.m. Join us for Assets School’s VIRTUAL Open House.…
Education Cheat Sheet: New Roles for Parents and Children in New Forms of Learning
Whether it’s online or distance learning or homeschooling, the way you and your child tackle these new challenges will make a big difference.
Education Cheat Sheet: Decoding Assessment Jargon
Objectives, goals, formative: what do these words mean when it comes to understanding how your child is learning in school?
Oʻahu’s Public Schools Will Go Online for the First Month of School
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino Parents had been watching the rapidly increasing case counts of COVID-19 for the last week. So, it wasn’t a surprise for many Gov. David Ige and state schools Superintendent Christina Kishimoto announced Friday, Aug. 7, that…
Best of HONOLULU Family 2020: LEARN
Our readers’ and editors’ picks for the best places and ways for kids to learn in Honolulu.
Education Cheat Sheet: Help Kids Learn and Play This Summer
Many families are heading into the fourth month of learning at home. Here are games, kits, a new way to read and other simple ideas to keep your child's mind stimulated.
Education Cheat Sheet: How to Teach Your Child Empathy During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Modeling behavior, asking the right questions and sharing stories can help keiki discover how to care for others.
Turn Your Home Into a Classroom with This Education Cheat sheet
Embrace the challenge of distance learning with these tips from Hawai‘i educators.
Education Cheat Sheet: Managing Screen Time During the Coronavirus
When everything from classes to kid conversations shift to online, should you and how can you manage screen time?
So, How’s Distance Learning Going In Your Own Homes?
Thousands of children in Hawaiʻi haven't attended school in over a month, as they follow stay-at-home orders to slow the spread of the coronavirus. But how are they learning at home? HONOLULU Family asked five moms—with children in public and private schools on O'ahu—to share their…
Updated: YMCA of Honolulu and Public Schools Add More Free Meal Distribution Sites For Keiki
Photo: YMCA of HonoluluA family picks up lunch at the Kalihi YMCA's Kalihi Valley International Bike Program site. (April 13 Update: New locations step up to feed keiki free meals while schools remain closed.) At least 10 more sites began serving free breakfasts and…
Education Cheat Sheet: Embracing the Challenge of Distance Learning
Photo: Thinkstock If you are anything like me, the mere prospect of “home” schooling my children for the next several weeks is beyond daunting. And, I say that as an educator and former classroom teacher. Aside from the usual cooking,…
Education Cheat Sheet: What is a Makerspace?
It’s not just arts and crafts. This is what maker-centered learning really teaches your keiki.
Education Cheat Sheet: How to Win at Homework
If homework becomes a battle, how can you help while keeping your child an independent learner?
Education Cheat Sheet: Matching Family and School Values
Education is about more than academics. So how can you make sure a school matches your family values?
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