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COE Alumna is the 2026 State Milken Teacher of Promise
Ashley Fuerst, who holds a BEd in Elementary Education from the UH Mānoa College of…
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On April 1, 2026, UH Mānoa College of Education (COE) students and faculty traveled to…
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COE Alumni Association Annual Meeting
On June 6, 2026, the College of Education Alumni Association (COEAA) held its annual meeting…
Hawaiʻi Early Childhood State Plan Signing
On June 1, 2026, UH Mānoa College of Education Dean Nathan Murata joined members of…
Project Hoʻokuʻi Documentary Sequel
Project Hoʻokuʻi: Finding a Path for the Future is a 30-minute sequel to the 2023…
FREE Professional Development Opportunity!
FREE Professional Development Opportunity! June 24, 2026 – June 26, 2026 STEMS² Symposium (3 HIDOE…
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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.
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The College of Education is happy to share workshop opportunities for educators this summer provided by the Professional Development Center at Hanahau’oli School! Scholarships and travel stipends available!
Learn more & register with the links below!
1. Developing and Elevating Effective School Teams Through Open Hand Leadership and Learning
July 9-10, 2026
1:00 to 4:30 pm
At the Hanahau’oli PDC
hanahauoli.org/pdc-calendar/2026/teams
2. The Hanahau’oli Teacher Collaborative: An Institute for Interdisciplinary Curriculum Design
July 16-17 & 20- 24, 2026
8:45 am to 3:30 pm
At the Hanahau’oli PDC
hanahauoli.org/pdc-calendar/2026/summerinstitute
3. For Japanese Educators: Introducing Early Childhood Educators to Child-Centered Inquiry, Arts Integration, and Learning By Doing
July 20-21, 2026
8:30 am to 12:30 pm
At the Hanahau’oli Pavilion
hanahauoli.org/pdc-calendar/2026/japan
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There are so many ways to use an education degree. Whether it’s in the classroom, administration, student support, grants, or educational programs outside of a traditional school setting, there is a place for everyone to make a difference.
As a recent graduate of the Secondary Education program, I’m excited to be continuing my journey supporting students through the University of Hawaiʻi Center on Disability Studies. I couldn’t be happier with this new opportunity and look forward to sharing tips on getting connected at the university, building meaningful experiences, and finding where your passion fits within education.
#UHManoa #SMAP
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Congratulations to our newly licensed teachers, College of Education Class of 2026! 🎓🎉
Today, we’re sharing a snapshot of our 2026 Graduating class of newly licensed teachers:
188 graduates across all fields
Program Type
- 105 Bachelor’s Degree w/licensure
- 30 Master of Education in Teaching Degree w/licensure
- 53 Post Baccalaureate Certificate w/licensure
Dual Licensure Recipients
- 36 Dual Certified (19% of graduates earned licenses in two different fields)
Licensure Field by Age Group/Content Area (Note: dual licensure graduates are counted twice)
- 17 Early Childhood (PK-3)
- 87 Elementary (K-6)
- 52 Secondary (6-12; 10 Art, 7 English, 7 Science, 2 Hawaiian, 4 Japanese, 4 Mathematics, 1 Music, 17 Social Studies)
- 53 Special Education (PK-12)
- 6 Multilingual Learners/ESL/TESOL (K-12)
- 1 Health & PE
- 5 Hawaiian Language Immersion
In addition, 47 of our graduates (25%) completed their licensure programs from a neighboring island:
- 12 Hawai‘i Island
- 11 Kaua‘i
- 1 Lāna‘i
- 19 Maui
- 4 Moloka‘i
@hawaiipublicschools Can’t wait to support one of our new graduates at your school? Send your position info to coeinfo[at]hawaii[dot]edu
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A quiet moment in the Japanese Garden, one of UH Mānoa’s hidden gems🌿 We love celebrating the spaces that keep our students grounded, inspired, and connected.
#SMAP #UHManoa #StudentLife
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Last month, The College of Education held its annual Graduate Student Research Symposium. This symposium takes every year and is an opportunity for students to get feedback on their work and meet people from throughout the college. I highly recommend all students to participate in this wonderful community!
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#SMAP #uhmcoe #GraduateStudies #research
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Community Work Days at Ka Papa Lo‘i O Kānewai are open to all UH Mānoa students and community members. It’s a chance to get hands-on with traditional Hawaiian farming practices, connect with the ʻāina, talk story with practitioners, and learn in a way you won’t get in a classroom. Living here comes with the responsibility to care for this place, this is one way to show up and give back. 🌱 #UHManoa #Hawaii #SMAP
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