An often cited study warns against too much homework. “Our findings on the effects of homework challenge the traditional assumption that homework is inherently good” wrote Denise Pope, a senior lecturer at…
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus Auditions – Spring 2015
HYOC Spring Semester Open Enrollment UH-Manoa’s Music Department, 2411 Dole St., Jan. 10 and 17, 8:30 a.m. grades 3-12, 9:30 a.m. grades K-1, 10:30 a.m. grade 2, free. Students interested in joining…
Jason Yoshimoto promoted to Kamiloiki Elementary Principal
Mr. Jason Yoshimoto, current Vice Principal at Hahaione Elementary, has been promoted to Principal at Kamiloiki Elementary. He begins his new job in 2015 at the start of the second semester. Congratulations…
Two East Oahu Students Selected Among Schatz’ Interns
From Midweek: U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz has announced his choice of 15 Hawaii teens for his 2015 Seniors Internship Program, based out of his Honolulu office. The list includes Kaiser High senior…
Educational Attainment: Hawaii Kai vs. Honolulu and the State
I did a little data mining to find the educational attainment level in the State of Hawaii, in the City and County of Honolulu and in Hawaii Kai. As it turns out,…
Hawaii Real Estate Tax Valuations 2014-2015
By now, Oahu residents have received their real property valuations. Hawaii real property valuations are calculated based on 100% of the home’s value as of October 1. Assessments are sent out on…
Traffic Alert: Ekiden Relay Race, Sun., May 31, 2015
Honolulu Ekiden Relay Race will be held May 31, 2015. The course runs through Hawaii Kai on Kalanianaole Hwy.
2013 – Hawaii’s Public Schools Make Broad Progress
It’s not the kind of headline you’d expect to hear. Undoubtedly, many still cling to the notion that Hawaii’s public schools are subpar. For those looking for a national comparison, check out…
Hahaione Elementary School Names New Principal
Hahaione Elementary School will be bidding Aloha to Ms. Cindy GIorgis at the end of the 2014 Calendar Year. The Hawaii Department of Education has announced her replacement, Mr. Shannon Goo,…