Education Cheat Sheet: How to Read a Report Card
7 tips to help you translate what your child’s report card is really saying about his or her learning process.
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2019 Hawaiʻi Public School Graduation Dates
Photo: Courtesy of the Hawai‘i Department of Education Congratulations to the Class of 2019! Listed below are the graduation dates, times and places for public schools and University of Hawai‘i campuses statewide: O‘ahu ʻAIEA WHERE: Aloha Stadium WHEN: Thursday, May 23,…
Inside HONOLULU: Why Do We Rate Public Schools?
I have this conversation every year on the streets of O‘ahu. Here is my answer.
Education Cheat Sheet: Boardroom to Classroom
Local kids are learning from local businesses with exciting partnerships and projects.
Education Cheat Sheet: 7 Terms to Know Now (and One to Tuck Away for the Future)
Photo: Courtesy of Holy Nativity School Editor's Note: There is no question that the way kids learn today is vastly different than the by-the-book lessons of my school days. But today, the world of education changes more quickly than decade-to-decade.…
High School Students Can Earn College Credits at UH Mānoa This Summer
(Sponsored) High school students in 10th and 11th grade can apply for Outreach College’s Summer Scholar Program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
Education Cheat Sheet: How to Identify a Positive School Culture
Photo: Getty Images Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “We must remember that intelligence is not enough. Intelligence plus character—that is the goal of true education.” While discourse over Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, mastery of the Periodic Table, and engagement in…
Insider’s Guide to Honolulu Museums
46 cool things to try at O‘ahu’s museums.
Holiday Stress-Busting Tips For Families in Hawai'i
Getty Images It’s the most wonderful time of the year — or is it? When you’re fighting for a parking spot at Ala Moana Center or rushing to yet another family get-together, you may find yourself wishing that January would…
Cool Jobs: Meet the Local Mom Helping to Save Hawai‘i’s Seabirds
Photos: Courtesy of Heather Eijzenga Lindsay Young Executive director, Pacific Rim Conservation EDUCATION Ph.D. in Zoology Master of Science in Zoology Bachelor of Science in Biology 39 years old Known for: Seabird relocation program at James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge.…
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Sit in a 19th Century Trial at Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center
The center brings the law to life in a courtroom restored to what it looked like in 1913, with an exhibit depicting the effects of martial law in the Islands.
Education Cheat Sheet: Preparing for Jobs of the Future
Photo: Courtesy of Honolulu Waldorf School Editor’s Note: When I was a kid, no one wanted to grow up to be a webmaster, or a digital content specialist, or a multi-media manager. We didn’t even use the internet in schools…
2019 Hawai‘i College Guide
(Sponsored) Your guide to navigating the admissions process, financial aid applications, preparing for college, avoiding the Freshman 15, building a network and more. Plus, get an insider perspective on studying abroad.
Education Cheat Sheet: Debunking Learning Differences
Photo: Thinkstock Editor's Note: The Learning Disabilities Association of America lists 11 different disabilities and related disorders that can interfere with learning basic skills. These can be a challenge for kids and adults, but it does not mean students cannot…
5 Ways to Celebrate Peace Day
International Day of Peace is this Friday, Sept. 21, a time when people around the world honor the importance of peace–whether it’s the need for global security, stronger communities or inner peace with themselves. Here’s a roundup of new books, apps…
Education Cheat Sheet: 5 Questions Teachers Wish Parents Would Ask
Editor’s Note: The first time I went to a parent-teacher conference, I felt like I was being tested. It was great to check in to see how my child was doing, but when my daughter’s kindergarten teacher asked if I…
Education Cheat Sheet: 3 Ways to Encourage Exceptional
Photo: Getty Images Editor's Note: It's a question the parents in the office often discuss over lunch, after meetings or anytime we have a moment. How can we make sure our kids grow up confident, capable and happy? Sometimes it is…
6 Admission Myths You Shouldn’t Believe
There are some persistent myths surrounding the admissions process. We checked out a few of them with the schools themselves.
Here’s How Hawai‘i Schools Are Encouraging Students to Follow Their Passions
Molding kids into well-rounded students no longer means just checking a list of activities. Educators are encouraging students to follow their passions for nature, volunteering, music and more, resulting in more meaningful and creative learning.
Education Cheat Sheet: When is it OK to Quit?
We want our kids to have tenacity, so how do you know when it is time to call it quits?