I’m in heaven. Today I stopped by at Don Quixote on Kaheka Street and discovered that Book Off used bookstore has opened inside the supermarket. I bought a set of Karuta from…
Typing in Japanese – What you didn’t learn 30 years ago at Manoa Language School
In order to type Japanese characters on an English keyboard, you’ll need to install language packs. The link below will guide you through the steps for either a Macintosh (Apple Computer) or…
East Oahu News – Friday Update 4/29/2016
4/27/2016 Kaiser Football standout Michael Eletise, former Kaiser Coach Rich Miano and other Hawaii football athletes speak out against the NCAA’s proposed ban on satellite football camps; urge public to petition against…
Genki – the Kaiser HS Textbook for Japanese I
Impressively, Kaiser High School set aside resources to give students their own Genki I workbook. It’s the one that looks like this. The book also comes with a CD and MP3 files….
Niu Valley Middle School Enrollment Grew 86% over Last Decade
It’s a pretty amazing statistic. Niu Valley Middle School, serving grades 6-8, grew 86 percent over the past ten years. Fortunately some relief is on the way. The State Legislature just appropriated…
The Importance of Context in Foreign Language Learning
I could very possibly be the worst advocate of an educational foreign language requirement. That would apply to any level of education, be it junior high, high school or college. For me,…
World Language Requirement of Kaiser High School’s IB Program
A distinguishing characteristic of public education in Hawaii Kai is the availablity of an International Baccalaureate program from kindergarten through high school. Hahaione Elementary, Niu Valley Middle School and Kaiser High School…
2016 Checklist for new Niu Valley Middle School Students
Niu Valley students wear uniforms, t-shirts purchased from The Custom Company Harbor Center: 98-027 Hekaha Street, Building #3 Unit #12, located in Aiea. Phone number is 845-8811. Shirts will also be available…
Graduation Dates 2016 – Hawaii Department of Education
Just released [Hawaii Department of Education] April 18, 2016 SCHOOL DATE TIME VENUE CHARTER Aiea Sun., May 22 6:00 PM Aloha Stadium Anuenue Sat., May 21 10:30 AM School Campus …