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Hawaii Schools Digital Media Grant: August 31
The Hawaii Educational Networking Consortium (HENC), of which HAIS is a member, has almost $80,000 to distribute this year to schools in awards ranging from $500 to $3,000 per school. The funds can be used to purchase video production equipment and supplies, as well as for teacher professional development in digital media production. Please view the flyer for more information. The flyer also includes a link to a newly created resource for helping teachers learn how to use digital video in the classroom to support all types of learning - and how to do it with very little money. The deadline for applying is August 31, 2015.
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SOTF Conference Early Bird Rate Ends on June 30
Early Bird registration for the 7th Annual Schools of the Future Conference convening November 3 & 4, at the Hawaii Convention Center, will end on June 30. Save $100 off the regular two-day rate by registering before then. A Group Rate is also available for schools registering 10 or more individuals. Email Phil Bossert to request a Group Discount Code to save an additional 10% off of the current rates. For more information, please visit www.sotfconf.org.
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For Students, Parents and Educators |
SOEST Open House: October 23 & 24
The University of Hawaii School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology (SOEST) Open House will be held on Friday, October 23 from 8:30 am - 2 pm and on Saturday, October 24 from 10 am - 2 pm. Learn about volcanoes, tsunamis, El Niņo, planetary exploration, hurricanes, coastal erosion, marine ecosystems, and more. There will be hands-on activities and demonstrations for students of all ages to enjoy. Groups of 10 or more are required to complete the Group Registration Form. Please see the attached flyer for more information. You can also visit the SOEST Open House webpage for updates on this event.
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Reach the Runway Internship Opportunities
A program of the aio Foundation and presented in partnership with Lt. Gov. Shan Tsutsui's REACH Out Hawaii Initiative, Reach the Runway is designed to inspire and support Oahu middle school students interested in journalism, photography, fashion design, magazine design, hair and makeup, styling or modeling. Up to three students from each category will have the opportunity to work with mentors over a three-month period, honing their crafts and creating at least one piece of work to display at Honolulu Fashion Week. The application deadline is June 30.
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St. Andrew's Schools Summer Institutes: June & July
For more information, please click here to view the flyer or visit their website.
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Professional Programs at Punahou: July
All of the programs involve teacher-to-teacher learning, where educators work with colleagues and strategic partners, including researchers and experts, to advance their own professional practice and benefit their students and their institutions. For a comprehensive list of the programs and to register, please visit their website.
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Island Pacific Academy Professional Development: July 13 & 14
Island Pacific Academy will be hosting a 2 day workshop for educators. The workshop includes 4 half-day courses covering Adobe Portfolio, MIC - Microsoft in the Classroom, Google Apps for Education and Design Thinking Process. The cost is $195. Register online by June 17. For more information, click here to view the flyer.
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Educator Workshop on Investing in the Stock Market: August 1
Learn from a senior executive from Merrill Lynch (who was also rated as and one of Barron's 1,200 top advisers in the country) as he teaches participants about basic and intermediate investing concepts and strategies, mutual funds, managing risk, general economic concepts, and personal finance resources to improve your future. Participants will also be invited to join the 2015 Fall Hawaii Stock Market Simulation, an interactive education tool for students in grades 3-12. This workshop will take place on Saturday, August 1 from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm. Click here to view the event flyer. Reserve your seat online via EventBrite or by calling 808.447-9891 by Monday, July 27, 2015. Limited seats available.
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Educator Workshop on Investing & Personal Finance: August 8
Learn from a senior executive from Merrill Lynch (who was also rated as and one of Barron's 1,200 top advisers in the country) as he teaches participants about basic and intermediate investing concepts and strategies, mutual funds, managing risk, general economic concepts, and personal finance resources. This workshop will include study materials, morning coffee, light snacks and cold beverages. This workshop will take place on Saturday, August 8 from 8:00 am - 12:30 pm. Click here to view the event flyer. Reserve your seat by contacting Melissa by email or at 808-447-9891 by Monday, August 3, 2015. Limited seats available.
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Hawaii Science Bowl: October 1
Registration for the January 30, 2016 Hawaii Science Bowl will begin on October 1 at 12pm East Coast time, and the application deadline is November 20, 2015. Acceptance will be on a first come, first served basis. For more information, including competition information, registration instructions and the media release form, please visit http://hawaiisciencebowl.pcatt.org. Please contact John Constantinou by email or at (808)305-9718 with any questions.
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For more information about these events, click the links above to see the previous e-news issue with the original articles.
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