Learning At Home in Hawai‘i: 18 Free Educational Programs For Keiki
Our top picks for another stay-at-home weekend of social distancing.
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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,…
How Are Hawai‘i Universities and Students Coping with COVID-19?
Most classes going online and the University of Hawai‘i canceled commencement ceremonies, but not all private campuses have closed.
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?
Hawaiʻi Department of Education Wants Your Opinion About Your Kids' Schools
Photo: Getty Images Do your children attend public or charter schools? The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education (HIDOE) wants to know how satisfied you are with the school system. Over the next few weeks, students in grades 3-12 will get hard copies of…
This Honolulu Teacher Challenged His Students to a Digital Detox—Here’s What Happened
The no-screen experiment.
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?
Education Cheat Sheet: Advice for Parents of the Quirky Kid
Every child is unique. But when should you let offbeat habits thrive and when should you rein it in.
2020 Hawai‘i College Guide
(Sponsored) Your guide to navigating the admissions process, financial aid applications, preparing for college, building a network and more.
Education Cheat Sheet: When Do You Need a Tutor?
When homework challenges become homework struggles is it time to find outside help?
Hawai‘i’s Private Schools Offer a Variety of Settings, Experiences and Opportunities
From the mountains of the Big Island to Downtown Honolulu, Hawai‘i’s private schools offer a variety of settings, experiences and opportunities for more than 35,000 students.
Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools Celebrates its 50th Anniversary This Year
A look back at some significant milestones.
Personalized Learning: The De-Grade-Ation of Education
A message from Hawai‘i Association of Independent Schools executive director Philip J. Bossert.
2020 Hawai‘i Private School Guide Listing of Private Schools
With the large number and variety of private schools in Hawai‘i, you may find yourself asking, Just where do I start?
Here's Your Chance to Comment on the New Hawai‘i DOE 10-Year Plan
It took two years and input from almost 2,800 people to create the Hawai‘i state Department of Education’s new 10-year plan. Now the HIDOE is asking the public to add their thoughts about the actions proposed in the “2030 Promise…
A STEM Center Just For Girls In Hawaiʻi?
Photo: Courtesy of Girl Scouts of Hawaiʻi A brand-new campus is under construction on Oʻahu—and its mission is to inspire girls to pursue science, technology, engineering and math, which we all know as STEM. The facility, called the Girl Scouts STEM Center for…
5 Helpful Tips for Exploring Your Potential New Campus
Get a real sense of your child’s private-school options by digging deep into a campus visit.
Quote Unquote: Meet Kamehameha Schools Newest Trustee, Crystal Rose
Kamehameha Schools latest trustee went from student boarder to powerful attorney who helped change the institution.