July 15, 2016 In addition to earlier announcements decoupling teacher performance from student scores, Hawai‘i’s public education accountability system, the Strive HI Performance System, will not include Index Scores or Classifications. [Hawaii Dept. of Education]
July 15, 2016 The Hawaii Dept. of Education has updated its heat abatement program (Air Conditioning, etc. . .) list. From East Oahu, Kamiloiki and Niu Valley Middle are listed East Oahu under the “Solar Ventilator” section. Wilson, Kahala and Kaimuki Middle are listed as “100% AC in Classrooms.” Kaimuki High is listed as “Solar Light.” [Hawaii Dept. of Education]
July 14, 2016 The city’s Ocean Safety and Lifeguard Services Division and Honolulu Fire Department are telling people not to jump off the cliff at Spitting Caves, especially after two people had to be rescued last weekend. [KHON]
July 11, 2016 Residents call for intervention after multiple rescues at Portlock’s Spitting Caves. [HNN]
July 10, 2016 A 14-year-old girl is in serious but stable condition after falling about 40 feet at the Spitting Caves in Hawaii Kai on Sunday. Emergency Medical Services crew said the girl did not clear the jump and hit the side of the cliff. [HNN]