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'School Quality Survey' seeks feedback from parents... to help schools set priorities for improving programs and services. Survey results offer schools data on everything ranging from parent satisfaction with course offerings, support services and availability to discuss their child's progress to whether students feel safe and are meeting their goals. (120201)
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Hawaii DOE Requests Waivers... to allow the remainder of the funds carried over to be available to supplement the funds granted to the following Tier I schools. (120201)
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Registration Begins for 2012-2013 Kindergarten and Junior K... Children who will be five years old on or before August 1, 2012, may enroll in regular kindergarten, while children who reach five years of age between August 2 and December 31 may enroll in junior kindergarten. Kindergarten is not mandatory in Hawaii.
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Summer Food Service Program Helps Fill Hunger Gap ... Schools, public agencies, and private nonprofit organizations may apply to be SFSP sponsors. Sponsoring organizations receive reimbursements for serving healthy meals and snacks at approved sites to children and teenagers (18 years and younger). (120131)
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COMMENTARY: Evaluation data needed to nurture teacher talent... In today's global economy, a solid education is essential for success. Studies show that the most critical factor in a student's success is an effective teacher. Recruiting, training and retaining outstanding teachers make a huge difference in long-term outcomes for students. Read the commentary by Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi. (120130)
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Applications for Green Ribbon Schools Program due February 10... Public and private schools may enter the inaugural Green Ribbon Schools competition by completing Hawaii's online application at hawaiidoe.org. It will honor public and private elementary, middle, and high schools that show progress in minimizing greenhouse gas emissions, positively affecting student and staff health, and producing students who are environmentally and sustainability literate. The U.S. DOE's objective is to recognize and share best practices in these areas.
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Statement from Superintendent Kathryn S. Matayoshi regarding U.S. DOE Race to the Top State Profile... "Even with all of our accomplishments, we acknowledge that much more needs to be done. The agreement in principle with the Hawaii State Teachers Association (HSTA) represents the commitment of our leaders as we move forward to accomplish our Race to the Top initiatives to provide the best learning environment for students... We are ready and committed to continue our transformational reform plans that will benefit future generations." (111222)
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 NAEP 2011: Hawaii's Public School Students Shine... Hawaii only state to show both math and reading gains in grades 4 and 8. Hawaii public schools today celebrated marked improvements in its mathematics and reading scores, as the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) released "The Nation's Report Card" spring 2011 state-by-state results. (111101)
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Waialua High and Intermediate Teacher Glenn Lee Wins $25,000 Milken Award
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