An opportunity to make a difference in education on Maui is presenting itself with the call for nominations for University of Hawai‘i's Board of Regents. The UH Candidate Advisory Council is now accepting applications for the Maui County seat on the UH Board. The UH Board of Regents has the power to formulate policy and to exercise control over the university by appointing … [Read more...] about Maui Seat On UH Board Open
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Maui Waena STEMworks Program Fundraiser at Tantes in Ma’alaea
The Maui Waena STEMworks Program Fundraiser will be at Tantes in Ma’alaea on Saturday, November 16th. The fundraising lunch includes a beautiful buffet, live entertainment, student projects on display, and a raffle. Support STEM learning programs on Maui! Only 125 tickets are available. Go online for tickets. $50. 11am. Tantes Ma'alaea, (300 Ma‘alaea Rd.); mwisstem.com photo … [Read more...] about Maui Waena STEMworks Program Fundraiser at Tantes in Ma’alaea
Seeking a Cure for Medical Assistant Shortage
The shortage of educational opportunities for medical assistants on Maui is being addressed by a collaborative effort between Kaua‘i Community College and University of Hawai‘i Maui College. UHMC and Kaua‘i CC have launched a partnership to graduate medical assistants on Maui, allowing them to take classes from Kaua‘i CC’s accredited medical assisting program without leaving … [Read more...] about Seeking a Cure for Medical Assistant Shortage
Homeschooling: It’s Easier Than You Think at Akaku Community Media
Check out the ‘Homeschooling: It’s Easier Than You Think Talk’ at Akaku Community Media on Thursday, November 7th. Gail Nagasako, a homeschooling advocate, will share about her experience educating children in the home. She’ll discuss how to tailor learnings for a specific child’s personality, talents, learning style, and more. Free. 6pm. Akaku Maui Community Media, (333 Dairy … [Read more...] about Homeschooling: It’s Easier Than You Think at Akaku Community Media
The New Normal: Active shooter drills come to Maui County public schools
This ain’t the Mainland. At least that’s what the iconic bumper sticker says. Many who live on Maui feel somewhat isolated from the tragic gun violence on the US Continent. But the reality is, with the rise of active gun attacks across the United States, we have to be prepared for violence and the unimaginable horrors of school shootings. The School Resource Officers of the … [Read more...] about The New Normal: Active shooter drills come to Maui County public schools