Mar 15
The Hawaiʻi State Legislature will host the Annual Education Week, a longstanding celebration at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol, from March 18 – 22, 2024. Co-sponsored by Senate Vice President Michelle N. Kidani (Senate District 18, Mililani Town, Waipiʻo Gentry, Crestview, Waikele, Portion of Waipahu, Village Park, Royal Kunia) and Representative Justin H. Woodson (House District 9, Kahului, Puʻunēnē, Portion of Wailuku), Education Week will honor Hawaiʻi’s educators, students, counselors, principals, and staff.
“Each year, we designate a week to invite educators and students to our State Capitol to be recognized for their contributions to education,” said Senate Vice President Kidani. “It is our honor to celebrate administration, teachers, students, and staff for making a difference in the classroom. We are thrilled to welcome our special honorees to the Capitol to celebrate their achievements in educational excellence.”
“It is with great honor to be a part of Education Week, a tradition that was implemented to celebrate our students, teachers, faculty, and staff for their outstanding contributions to Hawaiʻi schools and our community at large. The distinguished individuals and schools we will recognize go beyond, dedicating their creativity, outstanding skill, and countless hours to inspire and invoke change. On behalf of the Hawaiʻi House of Representatives, mahalo nui loa to all of you for joining us this week to honor these exemplary individuals,” said Representative Woodson.
“I'm excited to celebrate the amazing achievements of our students, teachers, faculty, and employees during Education Week,” said Superintendent Keith Hayashi. “As we work to ensure that all of our graduates are globally competitive and locally committed, I'm looking forward to continuing to partner with our lawmakers to build on the positive academic trajectory our students are on coming out of the pandemic. Mahalo to our legislators for their continued support and investment in our public schools.”
Each day of Education Week will feature various activities, including a student showcase and career pathway expo. Awardees will be recognized during Senate and House floor sessions throughout the week.
WHAT:
Education Week at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol
WHO:
Senate Vice President Michelle N. Kidani, Senate Committee on Education Chair
Representative Justin H. Woodson, House Committee on Education Chair
Members of the Hawaiʻi State Legislature
WHERE:
Hawaiʻi State Capitol
415 S. Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
WHEN:
Monday, March 18 – Friday, March 22, 2024
Senate Floor Session – 11:30 a.m.
House Floor Session – 12:00 p.m.
Awardees will be recognized daily on the floor respectively by Senate and House.
Education Week Events taking place at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol:
MONDAY, March 18
Friends of the Library Book Fair
Conference Room 224
8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
TUESDAY, March 19
Department of Education Student Showcase
State Capitol 4th Floor Lanai
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, March 20
Student Career Pathway Expo
State Capitol 4th Floor Lanai
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
THURSDAY, March 21
Department of Education Leadership Institute Presentation
State Capitol Auditorium
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, March 22
Early Learning Day
State Capitol Rotunda
9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
From March 12 – March 28
Art Exhibit: Not All Backpacks Carry the Same Weight
Chamber Hallway
The 2024 Awardees include the following: