Suevon Lee
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Boston, MA, United States
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Veteran Mass. school administrator will be Boston’s next school superintendent
Skipper returns to the Boston school system after leading the Somerville Public Schools for seven years. Before that, she was a teacher, principal and administrator for BPS for over 18 years, helping launch TechBoston Academy in 2002. → Read More
Fight at Hawaii Island School Leads To Multiple Arrests, Suspensions
The Department of Education said the fight was "spurred by racially insensitive remarks." → Read More
How Does Hawaii's DOE Deal With Teachers Accused Of Misconduct?
One teacher was fired four months after being sentenced in a criminal case. → Read More
What Salary Records Tell Us About Who Earns The Big Bucks In The DOE
Some newer administrative roles in the DOE's salary records in recent years fetch high salaries. → Read More
High School Seniors 'Persevered' Through COVID-19 But Face An Uncertain Future
Preliminary data shows the college-going rate could be declining. → Read More
Hawaii Preschools See Declines In Enrollment And Available Seats
Private pre-kindergarten programs have lost $7 million in tuition as fewer families send children to school, according to the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools. → Read More
Hawaii Public Schools To Get $56M in Title I Funds This Year
The amount reflects a $2 million increase from the same type of appropriation last year. → Read More
Distance Learning Means 'Musical Chairs' For Windward Oahu Family
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced parents to figure out how to turn their homes into classrooms. → Read More
$10M Federal COVID-19 Grant Focuses On Teacher Training
State education leaders plan to use a $10 million federal grant intended for emergency education assistance during the pandemic on professional development for teachers and “innovation grants” for schools to devise ways to close the digital equity gap, according to a preliminary report. Hawaii was awarded just under $10 million through the “Governor’s Emergency Education … → Read More
Candidates In District 7 Race Tout Community Ties To Kalihi
All three candidates to replace Councilman Joey Manahan have experience in government. → Read More
Some Hawaii Teachers Will Still Get An Extra Pay Boost Despite Looming Budget Cuts
The state Department of Education is facing an $84 million budget hole in the coming year. → Read More
State Ed Board Still Undecided On Sending Kids Back To The Classroom
One board member is proposing pushing back the Aug. 4 reopening until Aug. 18. → Read More
State Teachers Union, DOE Agree To Reopening Terms
The framework includes basic safeguards for health and safety and instructional and training time. → Read More
Teachers Report Difficulties In Reaching Students, Remote Learning During School Closures
The survey went out to all Department of Education teachers and students, with a parent survey now in progress. → Read More
Teachers, Just Like Other Working Parents, Are In A Bind Over Lack Of Child Care
Many child care centers have shuttered, delayed reopening or increased tuition due to the pandemic. That leaves many teachers who need to return to their classrooms with few options for their kids. → Read More
Hawaii Public Schools Gear Up For Summer Programs
The Hawaii DOE expects participation in summer school to be much higher than in recent years. → Read More
Survey: People Are Taking 'Wait And See' Approach To Visiting Businesses
Nearly two-thirds of Hawaii residents surveyed by a Hawaii market research firm believe the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is going in the right direction. SMS Consulting, a Honolulu database marketing firm, collected 402 responses to a survey that asked residents about their reactions to state closures, whether they’d be inclined to visit certain … → Read More
What Should Hawaii's Schools Look Like After The Pandemic?
Educators see the coronavirus as an opportunity to rewrite the education playbook. → Read More
Hawaii Foodbank Gets $2 Million Boost
The City and County of Honolulu is matching a $1 million donation from Hawaii Community Foundation. → Read More
Lawsuit: Closed-Door Board Of Ed Meeting Violated Sunshine Law
The new Kahuku wind turbine project is at the heart of a dispute over Hawaii's open meetings law. → Read More