2017 Hawai‘i College Guide
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Why It’s Important to Take Your Child to the Dentist by Their First Birthday
Hawaii Dental Service PhotoS: Courtesy of Hawaii Dental Service As a parent, ensuring you know all about the basics needed to keep your child healthy can be difficult: good nutrition, rest, exercise and when to visit the doctor for medical…
Family Matters: What’s New
NEW LOOK Hawaii Association of Independent Schools Education Fair HAIS's Admissions Fairs have been a great resource for parents looking into independent education for years. In 2016, the event is receiving a 21st-century-education makeover. What does that mean for parents?…
Try it: 3 Fun Science Experiments
Make naked eggs, rainbow towers and sparkling growing sculptures.
Newcomer’s Guide: Private Schools in Hawai‘i
Discover what private school options are available in the Aloha State.
Is Hawai‘i’s Charter School Experiment Working?
You’ve seen the headlines that read like a police blotter. But look closely at Hawai‘i’s charters and you’ll also see innovation, community and teacher empowerment. What’s the real story?
How Did Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Rank in 2015?
Find out how the state’s public schools rank.
What Families Can Expect From Disney’s New “Moana” Film Starring a Hawai‘i Girl
Photo: Hugh Gentry Disney introduced Auli‘i Cravalho for the first time onstage at Aulani Resort as the new voice for the title character in the upcoming Moana film. What’s the story? Set in ancient Polynesia, Moana is a coming-of-age musical…
Make It: Science Party Fun Slime Experiments
Decorations are just half of the party. Mix up some slime (and explain how it works) for messy, educational fun!
Make It: Science Party Fun With Dry Ice
Nothing puts the "oooo" into a science-themed party than the sizzle and smoke-like vapors of dry ice. Here are three ways to have fun with this dramatic ingredient.
Hawai‘i Parent to Parent: Lessons in Life
What I learned from one remarkable nun and “Zorba the Greek.”
7 Top Hawai‘i Teachers on What It’s Like to Work in the State Department of Education
A few of Hawai‘i’s best teachers share their thoughts on how to improve the state’s public education system—and how they’ve managed to excel in their own classrooms.
Do the New Teacher Evaluations Help Improve Hawai‘i’s Public Schools?
The state rolled out its a new-and-improved version of its teacher evaluations in 2015.
How Did Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Rank in 2014?
Strive HI digs into the performances of Hawai‘i’s schools, and ranks them.
Crafts for Honolulu Families: A Science-Theme Party
Colorful candy, sweet experiments and dry ice create a formula for fun.
Advice from Hawai‘i Leaders: How to Teach Your Kids Leadership Skills for Life
Even if your child doesn't want to be a CEO, grit, a broader perspective and communication skills can help them on whatever path lies ahead.
Early Education: How Schools Are Jumpstarting Childrens’ Learning, Even Before the First Grade
Here are what some of Hawai‘i’s independent schools are doing to jumpstart your child’s love of learning.
First Look: The New ‘Aiea Public Library
Photography: David Croxford For decades, the ‘Aiea Public Library seemed like a hidden secret. Although about 2,000 people walked through every week, newcomers looking for the branch often missed the 1964 building that was not visible from the street. That…
Coming Soon: Nānākuli Public Library
Sketches and renderings of the new Nanakuli Public Library. Images courtesy: CDS International The new ‘Aiea Public Library will open on July 19, 2014, 20 years after the ‘Aiea Community Association first began rallying for the new branch. The neighborhood…