Due to the unique challenges presented during the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, Kamehameha Schools is extending the application deadline for K-12 admission as we work together to support and nurture our keiki and families. The deadline for Kamehameha Schools K-12 program applications for the Kapālama, Hawai‘i and Maui campuses for the 2021-22 school year is … [Read more...] about Kamehameha Schools extends application deadline for K-12 admission
Education
Maui County school students invited to enter educational video contest
Digital media and AV students in Maui County are invited to enter an educational video contest sponsored by The State of Hawaii, Department of Transportation, Highways Division - Maui District (HWY-M). The project is designed to promote public awareness of why stormwater matters to the islands’ environment and encourage good community practices to help keep our stormwater … [Read more...] about Maui County school students invited to enter educational video contest
University of Hawai’i Maui College Assistant Professor Develops Hawaiian Language Keyboard for use on Chrome OS Devices
University of Hawai‘i Maui College Assistant Professor Dr. Keola Donaghy has developed and Google has just released a Hawaiian language keyboard extension for users of the Chome OS (operating system). It is finally possible to easily type the kahakō - a macron character that appears over vowels in certain words and changes their meaning when used – and the ‘okina – a glottal … [Read more...] about University of Hawai’i Maui College Assistant Professor Develops Hawaiian Language Keyboard for use on Chrome OS Devices
SCHATZ SECURES $27 MILLION IN NEW FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION
In August, Schatz Urged U.S. Department of Education Not To Delay Release Of Grant Funding, Citing Challenges Caused By COVID-19 Pandemic Today, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) announced that Hawai‘i will receive $26,992,923 in new federal funding to support grants under the Native Hawaiian Education Program (NHEP). This federal funding, secured by Senator Schatz … [Read more...] about SCHATZ SECURES $27 MILLION IN NEW FEDERAL FUNDING FOR NATIVE HAWAIIAN EDUCATION
Application period now open for Bayer’s 2020 FIRST Robotics Grant Program
The Bayer Fund announced today that the application period for its 2020 FIRST Robotics Grant program in Hawaii is now open through Sept. 30, 2020. Bayer Fund’s FIRST Robotics is a nationwide grant program designed to inspire and nurture students’ interest in science, technology, engineering and math, in communities where Bayer employees live and work. Grants of $500, $1,000 … [Read more...] about Application period now open for Bayer’s 2020 FIRST Robotics Grant Program