Making a Difference
There’s never been a time of more optimism and practical help for public school children in Hawaii. In the Fall of 2009 176,000 public school children and teachers were furloughed. Now, because of two moms’ tenacity, we have a law that mandates a minimum number of school hours. Thanks to a dedicated team (which includes HSTA) our State DOE has been awarded the federal grant, Race to the Top, to create and implement systemic changes within our public school system. Check back often as we share stories about our public schools that inspire, and share ideas for how each of us can make a difference.
Hawaii’s 2012 Teacher of the Year
A Mindful School for a Mindful Community
Public School Keiki Help Plant the New Day Garden at Washington Place
Catherine Payne: Creating Stability for Hawai‘i’s Teenagers
Moanalua High One of 15 Model Schools Nationwide
What our public schools CAN do. Wakiki Elementary School.
Hawai‘i’s Top Teacher Gets Shout Out from Obama
Businesses Support Public School
Farrington Water Team Scores with Perseverance
Our own Gordon Miyamoto’s son David and his senior project at Castle High School
Palolo Elementary – A Model for Improvement
Two Moms Ensure Hawaii’s Public School Children are Never Furloughed Again
Kailua Elementary School recognized by American Association of School Libraries
Family Engagement = Student Success from Learning Leaders on Vimeo.
