Where passion meets purpose at Hawaiʻi’s public schools. Meet the principal of Jefferson Elementary, Garret Zakahi. Click link to read how his passion of fishing in the streams of ʻAiea as a youth grew into studying aquaculture at University of Mānoa and finally integrating aquaponics into the school STEM curriculum. https://lnkd.in/gj7B_epa
Hawaii State Department of Education
Primary and Secondary Education
Honolulu, HI 11,765 followers
The official LinkedIn of the Hawai‘i State Department of Education. Serving 168,000 diverse learners at 295 schools.
About us
The Hawai'i State Department of Education employs about 22,000 full-time employees (including teachers, librarians, counselors, educational officers, support staff and more). We seek talented, skilled, credentialed and enthusiastic employees who will help deliver on the promise of the Department's Strategic Plan. There are job opportunities on the main populated islands: Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kauai. For teachers, the greatest demand occurs on the neighbor islands and in the more rural areas of Oahu, away from Honolulu.
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http://www.hawaiipublicschools.org
External link for Hawaii State Department of Education
- Industry
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- Honolulu, HI
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 1840
- Specialties
- PreK-12 Education, Adult Education, Student Support, and Professional Development for Educators
Locations
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1390 Miller Street
Honolulu, HI 96813, US
Employees at Hawaii State Department of Education
Updates
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Welcome Summer Student Research scholars @HawaiiPachealth! These college students visited the new Academic Health Center @Waipahuhighschool as part of their summer program. We hope to see you back home with white coats on! In partnership with Hawai‘i Pacific Health and Hawai‘i 3Rs, the center is the first of its kind in the country where healthcare Academy students and healthcare professionals work side-by-side to service the community. #GloballyCompetitiveLocallyCommitted🌎💪🏝️♥️
Amid research and presentation preparations, the HPH Summer Student Research Program (SSRP) scholars’ week continued with a trip to Waipahu High School’s new Academic Health Center (photo 1). Waipahu High School’s health academy students will be able to receive hands-on training by being alongside HPH physicians, nurses and staff in this fully operational primary care clinic which will simultaneously offer active services to the community. One of its facilities includes the Anatomage Table, a 3D virtual dissection table displaying human anatomy and simulations (photo 2). Photo 3: SSRP scholars Shari Ho and Alex Ueoka consult with Dr. Andras Bratincsak about their scientific research projects. Photo 4: SSRP scholars Kara Ushijima and Max Schermer complete the finishing touches on their Healthy Living presentation about the value of maintaining physical activity.
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The EXPRESS county bus pass program opens for registration this Monday, July 15, 2024. The Hawaiʻi State Department of Education continues its efforts in subsidized county bus passes for grades 9-12 on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, Maui and Kauaʻi, providing transportation options for high schoolers and increasing attendance. EXPRESS bus pass registration runs until May 18, 2025. Click link for eligibility requirements and registration form. https://lnkd.in/gfVrTAFY
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Honk! Honk! School bus registration opens this Monday, July 15, 2024. Reminder, school bus registration is done quarterly. The Department provides bus service in neighborhoods around the islands to ensure broad access to educational opportunities for Hawaii’s students. Learn more about eligibility, pricing and how to apply. Click link for first quarter registration form and information: https://bit.ly/HIDOE-Bus
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The Hawai’i Department of Education (HIDOE) is collaborating with the Department of Human Services to launch the new SUN Bucks program for students this summer. SUN Bucks is another way HIDOE ensures students have access to breakfast and lunch even when school is not in session. ʻOhana that rely on school meals for their children may apply now here: https://lnkd.in/gMPMWUhw This summer nutrition program will help feed more than 100,000 of our students across Hawaiʻi.
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ICYMI: Cheehoo! Competing against 8,000 students across the country, our haumana from Honokaʻa High took home gold in the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America competition. Recent graduates, Kamahaʻo and Caleb were charged with creating a cool snack for kids in the food innovations category. Inspired by their love of fishing and poke, the pair envisioned a new type of trail mix - a Hawaiian Trail Mix which combines the flavor of poke with dried aku. Congratulations, Boys! This deserves another cheehoo! Click link in to view full story on KITV4 Island News: https://lnkd.in/g4vvbBJc
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Bee busy this holiday. Eat healthy on the Fourth with a festive fruit treat that also doubles as a fun activity for keiki. For Flag Fruit Skewer instructions, go to link: https://lnkd.in/gY7vvcrY
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ICYMI: HIDOE school sites partner with community food banks and pantries to provide wraparound food services throughout the summer at 50 locations statewide. Not only are keiki being served breakfast and lunch at select schools through the summer food service program, but their families can receive food distribution as well. Mahalo to our community partners such as the Hawaii Island Food Bank who ensure our island keiki and their ʻohana have full bellies all year around. Our hearts are full! Read more by clicking on link: https://lnkd.in/gMr5NUND
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This summer HIDOE welcomes 152 interns from 20 high schools on Oʻahu and Hawaiʻi Island working at the state, complex area and school levels. Students gain mentorship, confidence and real world experiences in internships ranging from web design, natural resources, health services, construction, IT, public policy, education and other career pathways. Stay tuned for future internship opportunities with HIDOE! Communications Branch interns Kimi and Tara just completed their internship. Good luck senior year and enjoy the rest of your summer! #WorkforceDevelopment #globallycompetitivelocallycommitted 🌎💪🏝️❤️