HONOLULU — Education Week, a long-standing annual celebration to honor Hawaii's educators, students, counselors, principals and staff, will be held March 18-22 at the Hawaii State Capitol. The event will be co-hosted by Senate Vice President Michelle Kidani (Senate District 18) and Representative Justin Woodson (House District 9).
“Each year, we invite educators and students to the State Capitol for a week of recognition for their contributions to education,” Kidani said in a news release. “We are honored to celebrate the administration, teachers, students, and staff who make a difference in the classroom. We are thrilled to welcome these special recipients to the Capitol to celebrate their achievements in educational excellence. ”
“I am honored to be a part of Education Week, a tradition that celebrates the outstanding contributions of students, teachers, and faculty to Hawaii's schools and communities as a whole,” said Woodson. “The outstanding individuals and schools we recognize are: , who go above and beyond with their creativity, extraordinary skills, and countless hours of dedication to inspiring and inspiring change. On behalf of the Hawaii House of Representatives, please join us this week to honor these exemplary people. Mahalo Nui Loa to everyone who gave.”
The week is marked by daily events and activities such as student showcases and career path expos. In addition to faculty, libraries, students and Blue Ribbon Schools, the 2024 Teacher of the Year honorees will be recognized throughout the week in floor sessions in the Senate (11:30 a.m.) and House of Representatives (noon).
“We are excited to celebrate the great accomplishments of our students, teachers, faculty and employees during Education Week,” said Superintendent Keith Hayashi. “As we work to ensure all graduates are globally competitive and contributing locally, we look forward to continuing to work with legislators to build a positive academic trajectory for our students as we emerge from the pandemic.” Thank you for your continued support and investment in our public schools.”
The events are:
- March 18th, 8:30am-11:30am, Conference Room 224 – Friends of the Library Book Fair
- March 19th, 9 a.m. to noon, 4th floor balcony of the State House – Department of Education Student Showcase
- March 20th, 1:00pm-3:00pm, State House 4th Floor Veranda – Student Career Pathway Expo
- March 21, 12:30pm – 1:30pm, State Capitol – Department of Education Leadership Institute Presentation
- March 22, 9 a.m. to noon, State Capitol Rotunda – Early Learning Day
- Through March 28, Chamber Corridor – “Not All Backpacks Carry the Same Weight” Art Exhibit
