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** NEW ** Updated Race to the Top Great Teachers and Leaders Page As Hawaii implements focused and meaningful systems of support for teachers and leaders, the DOE Reform site will provide updates about the collaborative work being done to help educators and administrators improve so that all students succeed. Visit our Great Teachers and Leaders page for more information.   COMMENTARY: Evaluation data needed to nurture teacher talent In today's global economy, a solid education is essential for success. Studies show that the most critical factor in a student's success is an effective teacher. Recruiting, training and retaining outstanding teachers make a huge difference in long-term outcomes for students. Read the commentary by Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi. Superintendent's message on HSTA ratification vote. Over the past few weeks, the State and the Hawaii State Teachers Association made huge strides in reaching a tentative agreement to improve public education in Hawaii. You may view Superintendent Matayoshi's video message here and read a news release. USDOE places Hawaii's RTTT grant on high-risk status In a letter from U.S. DOE Policy Director Ann Whalen to Governor Neil Abercrombie, the U.S. Department of Education placed Hawaii's Race to the Top grant on high-risk status. Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi said the Hawaii State Department of Education has made significant gains and is committed to raising Hawaii's status level with the U.S. DOE. Read more on the DOE website. The U.S. DOE letter is available here. NAEP 2011: Hawaii’s Public School Students Shine Hawaii public schools increased reading and math scores in the spring 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as "The Nation's Report Card." Read more... RESOURCES AND INFORMATION Student Online Achievement Resources (SOAR Hawaii)   Free SAT/ACT online test preparation program DOE Volunteers and Partners Program Find opportunities to help Hawaii's public schools Aloha United Way 2-1-1 Informational and referral hotline for those in need of immediate assistance National Parent Teacher Association The nation's largest volunteer child advocacy organization Joint Venture Education Forum A cooperative effort between the U.S Pacific Command military community and the DOE to improve educational quality in the public schools		Broadcast Premiere of Charter School Documentary "CLASS OF 2010" Intermediate Athletics pilot program supports Race initiatives Campbell High cheerleaders win national competition Read more January 2012 articles VIDEOS View the Video Gallery   REPORTS U.S. DOE Year One Report September 2011 RTTT Update June 2011 RTTT Update March 2011 RTTT Update January 2011 RTTT Update Hawaii's RTTT Scope of Work Hawaii's RTTT Application   5 POINT PLAN Standards and Assessments Data Systems Great Teachers & Leaders Zones of School Innovation Shared Vision

 

 

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