Media students from Hawaii were big winners at the 14th annual Student Television Network Convention. Approximately 3,000 middle and high school students from across the U.S. gathered in California to compete in on-site, time-restricted contests in video journalism, television production, filmmaking, music videos, commercials, and public service announcements. Hawaii schools … [Read more...] about Hawaii students dominate Student Television Network Convention awards
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Baldwin High students document Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar closure for HIKI NO
Students from Baldwin High School will present an intimate perspective of Hawaii Commercial and Sugar’s impending shutdown in Pu`unene with poignant portraits of two long-time HC&S employees on a HIKI NO episode that is available to view online at PBSHawaii.org/hikino. The Baldwin students conceived the episode when hearing that by year’s end, Hawaii’s last remaining … [Read more...] about Baldwin High students document Hawaiian Commercial and Sugar closure for HIKI NO
Maui teen with Tourette Syndrome featured on PBS Hawaii show HIKI NO
A Maui teen with Tourette Syndrome has re-entered public school with more confidence–and her story has been highlighted on HIKI NO, a weekly student news show that airs on PBS Hawaii. Bristyl Dempsey, 13, was diagnosed with the neurological disorder while she was in intermediate school. Classmates teased Dempsey because of her tics–and one teacher thought she was intentionally … [Read more...] about Maui teen with Tourette Syndrome featured on PBS Hawaii show HIKI NO
PBS Hawaii Breaks Ground On New Home
PBS Hawaii hosted a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 10 on the site of its future home in Kalihi, Oahu. Construction of The Clarence T.C. Ching Campus–located at 315 Sand Island Access Road–is expected to be completed in early 2016. The existing one-story structure is being renovated and expanded to include a second story. It will house a main television studio; an emergency … [Read more...] about PBS Hawaii Breaks Ground On New Home
PBS Hawaii’s Student News Program Receives $2 Million Grant
PBS Hawaii's student news program HIKI NO has received a $2.1 million grant to develop its curriculum and establish elective courses that will be held in the state's middle and high schools. The three-year grant was made possible by the Stupski Family Fund of the Hawaii Community Foundation. The grant for HIKI NO—which is PBS Hawaii's student news program and statewide digital … [Read more...] about PBS Hawaii’s Student News Program Receives $2 Million Grant