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COE Faculty Member Presents Research on Culturally Responsive ABA at University of Washington
Assistant Professor Marija Čolić, in the UH Mānoa College of Education Department of Special Education,…
COE Alumnus is named Milken Teacher of Promise for the Kaimuki-McKinley-Roosevelt Complex Area
Ridge Ono, who earned a BEd in Secondary Education and Graduate Certificate in Multilingual Multicultural…
COE Alumna is the Milken Teacher of Promise for the Pearl City-Waipahu Complex Area
Vanessa Tadena, a resource special education (SPED) teacher at Pearl City High School, was named…
Announcements
COE Supports PDS Partner Waipahu High School
On April 11, 2026, Waipahu High School held their Marauder Mākeke resource fair. The five-hour…
PIKO-II Year 1 Pilot Request for Proposals Now Open
The PIKO Program (NIH/NIGMS) is now accepting submissions for Year 1 Pilot Project proposals. New,…
16th International Conference on Education and Justice – Call for Proposals
Proposals are being accepted for the 16th International Conference on Education and Justice Co-hosted by…
COE Center on Disability Studies Program Publishes Book on Culturally Responsive Teaching of Writing
The COE Center on Disability Studies grant program, Kākau Mea Nui 2.0: Writing Matters, has…
Events
Technology Integration in Instructional Design: Panel Discussion
12:00pm–1:00pm, Mon Apr 27, 2026
Hosted by the Student-Faculty Relations Committee Technology integration goes beyond using digital tools. It involves…
COE Hui Kaulua Potluck
12:30pm–2:30pm, Wed Apr 29, 2026
WEAR A LEI! All COE students, staff, faculty and administrators are welcome to this potluck…
College of Education Convocation 2025-2026
5:00pm–7:00pm, Fri May 15, 2026
Aloha College of Education Fall 2025 Graduates, Spring/Summer 2026 Prospective Graduates, Students, Families, School &…
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Philosophy, Sociology & History
Make informed and wise decisions about educational problems and policy issues by gaining an understanding of the socio-cultural, historical, international, philosophical, and political contexts of education.
View programs in Philosophy, Sociology & History of Education
Early Childhood Education
Help children PK-3 form a foundation for lifelong learning! The COE prepares new early childhood educators and offers graduate programs for continuing professional development.
Hawaiian & Place-based Ed
Connect learning with the community and students’ sense of place. The COE offers unique credit and non-credit, place-based programs for educators in areas such as ethnomathematics, sustainability, STEM and interdisciplinary education.
Higher Education
Interested in working with college students or doing research in higher education? Check out our graduate programs that focus on higher education!
Leadership, Admin & Policy
Take the next step in your journey as a leader! The COE is committed to developing local and global educational leaders, through a vast array of graduate and professional development offerings.
Literacy & Curriculum
The COE is equipping teachers, researchers and specialists to advance the areas of literacy and curriculum. Our faculty invite you to join one of our many cutting-edge programs!
Measurement, Evaluation and Assessment
Do you want to develop skills in program evaluation, advanced statistics or psychometrics? Our COE faculty have the expertise to help you gain these valuable skills!
Multicultural & International Education
Do you want to support cultural, linguistic and social diversity in our schools? Or do you want to gain a global perspective on education? We invite you to explore our programs in multicultural, progressive and international education.
Special Education, Disability & Rehab
Are you interested in working with people with disabilities? Explore our programs in the areas of disability studies, rehabilitation science and special education.
Technology & STEM
These COE programs are designed to equip educators and other professionals to use the latest technologies and explore strategies in STEM education.
K-12 Instruction & Teacher Preparation
Teach what you love, love what you teach. We offer teacher preparation programs for those who want to become a licensed teacher, and many more for those already in the teaching profession!
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Yoga is where my passion for movement began, the practice that strengthened my body, grounded my mind, and transformed my lifestyle. It’s the reason I chose to pursue kinesiology, so I can understand the human body on a deeper level and help others feel the same physical and mental freedom yoga has given me. Grateful every day for the opportunity to share this practice and guide others toward healthier, stronger lives 🤍🧘♀️ #SMAP #Kinesiology #yoga #UHManoa
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Next week, 21 COE students and faculty will travel to Sendai, Japan for a one-week field study at Miyagi University of Education. Meet some of this year’s COE representatives!
The short term field study is designed to provide participants with a better understanding and appreciation of PK-20 educational environments and cultural sites.
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NEW ON COE STORIES 🎙️
[13] The Power and Possibility of Arts Education - Theatre in the Classroom (ft. Jamie Simpson Steele)
Explore how theater education helps students construct personal and collective meaning by physically inhabiting roles, conflicts, and perspectives. Through techniques like tableau, forum theater, and process drama, learners move beyond rote facts to emotional and intellectual engagement. The result is stronger empathy, critical reflection, and a deeper grasp of complex human experiences.
Listen to Jamie’s full story on the COE Stories website (link in bio!)
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Tuition Support Available for Early Childhood Education Certificates & Degrees!
Stipend Applications for Summer 2026 - DUE APRIL 15
Need to earn your ECE credentials to be qualified to work in pre-Kindergarten early learning settings? Apply to an ECE credentialing program through the University of Hawaiʻi today, and be sure to apply for the ECE Stipend Program to cover your tuition costs!
Visit tiny.cc/ecestipend for more info and application!
IMPORTANT NOTES ABOUT THE STIPEND PROGRAM:
- Stipend applicants must also apply to and be accepted into an eligible ECE certificate/degree program within the University of Hawaiʻi system in order to qualify for stipend funds.
- If you are not already enrolled as an ECE major in a qualifying UH program, be sure to apply to a qualifying ECE certificate or degree program at UH as soon as possible. This is a separate process from applying to the Stipend Program. If you need support with this step, or are not sure which certificate or degree fits your needs, please email ece@hawaii[dot]edu and we can help!
- There is a two year work commitment to work in a qualifying pre-Kindergarten setting in the early learning system in Hawaiʻi after you graduate in order to receive funds. Be sure you can make this commitment.
Stipend recipients must complete the ECE credential for which they receive funds and the two year work commitment listed above. Any breaks in commitment will result in having to owe back all stipend funds received.
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The Association for Educational Communication and Technology Hawaii chapter (AECT-HI), of the LTEC department will be hosting a Multiplayer Coding Game Event, and you’re invited! As Computer Science Education and Computational Thinking become increasingly vital in the AI era, this event offers a fun, low-pressure way to experience coding through gameplay—no prior programming experience required. At this event, you’ll play a multiplayer coding game in a small group, learn introductory text-based programming concepts, and enjoy free pizza while gaming together.
Multiplayer Coding Game Event
Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Wist 234
If you are interested in attending, please fill out this form: go.hawaii.edu/iVa
If you need any disability-related accommodations, please contact the LTEC Office (ltec@hawaii[dot]edu)
Optional Research Study:
If you are a UH student and 18 years or older, please consider participating in an optional research study related to the game event. Participants will complete surveys and quizzes before and after the game session. For your time and effort, compensation will be provided in the form of an Amazon gift card, available in limited quantity on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation in the research study is completely voluntary and not required to attend the event. If you are interested, please indicate it in the event sign-up form, and we will send you more details.
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“@uhfoundation has numerous scholarships available for UH Manoa students. Through the College of Education and UH Foundation, SMAP Ambassador Niya was able to receive one of these scholarships and attend their scholarship banquet to meet her donors. Mahalo to all UH Foundation scholarship donors. Your donations make a huge impact for college students to be able to achieve their dreams with minimal debt.”
#SMAP #KRS #UHMCOE #Scholarships #UHFoundation
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