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From CAS Heidi Armstrong:As superintendent of theCampbell-Kapolei ComplexArea, I have firsthand experiencewith exemplary educationalopportunities made possiblethrough grant funding andcommunity partnerships.One program in particular —
Project Lead The Way (PLTW)— has breathed new life into ourcomplex area schools.USA Funds — a nonprofit
that supports college and careerreadiness in Hawaii — willprovide all high schools with theopportu nity to apply for fundingto implement PLTW’s programsin computer science, engineeringand biomedical science.STEM education is critical. In
Hawaii, STEM-related jobs are
growing faster than non-STEMjobs, and these jobs pay doublethe wage of non-STEM jobs.Not all students will go into
STEM-related careers. ThroughPLTW, however, students get arigorous, hands-on, minds-oncurriculum paired with relevantskills that will support success inany college and career pathway.
Story: bit.ly/HI-PLTW
Superintendent’s
EDUCATION UPDATEHAWAII STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION | FEBRUARY 2016
Science teacher Michael Sanaaccepted this prestigious award and$25,000 at a wildly enthusiasticassembly of his students atWaipahu High. “His hard work hashelped to make Waipahu High’s
science curriculum a bright spot inthe department and we’re gratefulfor all he does to support otherteachers,” said Supt. KathrynMatayoshi.Story: HawaiiPublicSchools.org
/HIDOE808/HIDepartmentofEducationHawaiiPublicSchools.org /HIDOE808 [email protected]
OpportunitiesEDUCATORS
Dana center internationalFacilitation Fellowship,coordinated at the University ofTexas at Austin, will recruit about130 educators committed to theCommon Core standards inmathematics who are willing totravel this summer to supporteducators across the Pacific,U.S., and Europe in service ofU.S. military families. Includestraining sessions, stipends andtravel reimbursements. DueMarch 11. bit.ly/HIDOEccmfellow
The Teachers for Globalclassrooms Program is a year-long professional developmentopportunity for U.S. K-12teachers to become leaders inglobal education, throughtargeted training, internationalfield experience, and globalcollaboration. Due March 17.www.irex.org/projects/teachers-global-classrooms-program-tgc
Presidential Awards forexcellence in Mathematicsand Science Teaching are thenation's highest honors forteachers of mathematics andscience (including computerscience) in grades K-6.Awardees serve as models fortheir colleagues, inspiration totheir communities, and leadersin the improvement ofmathematics and scienceeducation. If you know greatteachers, nominate them to jointhis prestigious network ofprofessionals by April 1.Applications due May 1.https://www.paemst.org
SIS REPLACEMENTMOVES FORWARDIn 2015, a project was kicked-off to replace eSIS, HIDOE’saging Student InformationSystem, with Infinite Campus.Visit the Intranet (loginrequired) for moreinformation: project memos,timeline, contacts, more.https://intranet.hawaiipublicschools.org/collabs/areas/sis
TWO SENIORS SELECTEDFOR LEADERSHIP GROUPZachary Espino (Kailua High)and Perry Arrasmith (AieaHigh) are delegates to the54th annual United StatesSenate Youth Program inWashington D.C. this March.“We are confident that theywill represent Hawaii well,"said Supt. Kathryn Matayoshi. Story: bit.ly/HI-USSYP
KEA‘AU HIGH STUDENTSUNVEIL SHUTTLE REPLICAAfter overcoming adversity,Kea‘au High is soaring to newheights with a Space Shuttlereplica, revealed on Jan. 28to mark the 30th anniversaryof the Challenger mission andhonoring astronaut, hero, andBig Island native EllisonOnizuka. Story: bit.ly/KeaauShuttle
“There are tons of success stories out there.” — Asst. Supt. Dann Carlson, facilitiesSuccess Stories
TOP STrive HiScHOOlS: ScieNce(Statewide: 41%)
Haleiwa El 100%Kaelepulu El 98%Waikiki El 98%Mililani Mauka El 91%Hickam El 89%Manoa El 89% Noelani El 89%Pearl City Highlands El 88%Lanikai El PCS 87%Maunawili El 86%Palisades El 86%
Grants help students prepare for success
Full results online bit.ly/StriveHI14-15release
STEM learning at Mauka Lani El.
MILKEN EDUCATOR AWARD
Sana wins ‘Oscar of Teaching’
Exciting ideas on upgradingour public school facilities,especially related to coolingclassrooms, are echoing throughthe conference rooms of theCapitol Building and popping upin media — an encouraging startto the 2016 Legislative session. While we work together to
sort through various fundingmechanisms, it’s worth revisitingwhere we’re at in our facilitiesinitiatives.
KA Hei: Board of EducationPolicy 6710 set a goal for theschool system to get to 90 percentclean energy use by 2040.Initially, we pursued this with aphotovoltaic program, installingPV at 32 Oahu and 15 Kauaischools. It became clear, however,
that a more comprehensiveprogram would be needed. Ka Hei launched in 2014.
Now in Phase II, we haveexecuted efficiency audits,lighting retrofits, net-energymetering installation and net-zeromicrogrids at dozens of schools.And we’re educating the nextgeneration of STEM enthusiastswhile we’re at it. Learn more:bit.ly/KaHeiProgram
HeAT ABATeMeNT:Although cooler temperatures arehere, this program continues tobe our top priority. Projects arerolling out across the system,tracked and updated weekly onthis list: bit.ly/heatprojects
rePAir & MAiNTeNANceBAcKlOG: Thanks to past
funding of ourCapital Improvement
Projects budget, we’vebeen able to whittle the
sizable Repair & Maintenancebacklog from $700 million toabout $300 million. We lookforward to working with thelegislature to continue progress.
FAciliTieS PrOFileS: Incase you missed it, the HonoluluStar-Advertiser did a great Q&Awith Asst. Supt. Dann Carlson(retired Air Force), who outlinedhow his facilities teams arehurdling over challengesassociated with cooling our agingschools, new school development,reducing costs and more. “All my peers think I’m
crazy” to take on this job, said
Carlson, who flew F-16s and waspart of the Thunderbirds. But“the opportunity to go back topublic service in this capacityagain was just an opportunity Ididn’t want to pass up.” Read ithere: bit.ly/SA-Carlson And I’d like to thank our
facilities teams that keep ourschools running, day in and out,despite some eye-poppingobstacles. This wonderful profileof Jeff Davis, our retiring CentralDistrict facilities manager,provides a window into theirteamwork. Read it here:bit.ly/HIDOEdavis. Mahalo foryour service!
Education Update is a monthly newsletter by the Department’s Communications Office, distributed to schools, the first Board of Education meeting of the month, and posted toHawaiiPublicSchools.org. We encourage submissions! Send to: 1390 Miller Street, Rm 312, Honolulu, HI 96813. Phone: (808) 586-3232; Email: [email protected].
Supt.’s Corner
EDUCATION UPDATE › FEBRUARY 2016 › BACK PAGE
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Don’t Miss This! EVENTS, DEADLINES & FUN STUFF
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SCHOOL QUALITY SURVEY
We WANT YOUr FeeDBAcK!The SQS provides input on schoolculture, satisfaction and engagement,and is used to support school planningand improvement efforts. The surveywindow will close March 15. Teachersand key school staff have receivedinstructions/links via email. Students ingrades 4,5,7,8,9 and 11, and aparent/guardian of these students, arealso eligible to take the survey. More onthe Intranet (search for “SQS”) or viewour press release: bit.ly/2016SQS
FEB 12
NO ONe eATS AlONe DAYThis national student-led lunchtimeinitiative aims to make social inclusionthe new reality in middle schools. 2016is the year to endsocial isolation!Sign up:www.nooneeatsalone.org
FEB 17
DiGiTAl leArNiNG DAYAll across the country, schools areundergoing a transformation in teachingand learning with the help of digitaltechnology. As educators re-imagineschool in new and different ways, DigitalLearning Day provides an opportunity tocollaborate with peers, share ideas, trynew digital tools, and celebrateeducation innovation. Register yourevent, access resources, and enter thecontest: www.digitallearningday.org.
FEB 27
HAWAii PHYSicS OlYMPicSThe 2016 Physics Olympics will be heldat UH-Manoa’s Watanabe Hall andPhysical Science Building. Teams ofhigh school students are invited toparticipate in five fun events based onconcepts in physics that include electriccircuits, vectors, motion, experimentalmethods, magnetism, pendulummotion, waves, optics, gravity, friction,energy and heat. Activities to be namedat the event. Register by Feb. 17.Details: https://goo.gl/bc47rk
MAR 2 ›››
reAD AcrOSS AMericA DAYThis National Education Associationprogram focuses on motivating childrenand teens to read year-round. ReadAcross America Day on March 2celebrates the joy of reading Dr. Seuss.Access resources to celebrate your“Seussational” reading event, includingvisuals and promotional items:http://www.nea.org/grants/plan-a-reading-event.htm. Grab your hat andread with the cat! Share your photoswith us at [email protected].
