Ige Announces Hawaii Education Summit

The Every Student Succeeds Act and other major topics in the education field will take center stage at next month’s conference.

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On July 9, the Hawaii Education Summit will be held to discuss the benefits of the new Every Student Succeeds Act, according to a statement released by Gov. David Ige’s office.

The conference, to be held at the Hawaii Convention Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., is open to the public and will seek feedback on the state’s public education system, according to the release.

Members of Ige’s ESSA team will be sharing their findings and recommendations. Keynote speakers will be announced soon, according to the release.

If you’re interested in attending, you can register for free here. For additional information, email hawaiiedsummit.essa@gmail.com or call 808-542-3185.

Students, teachers, principals, parents and other interested community members are all encouraged to attend the education summit.
Students, teachers, principals, parents and other interested community members are all encouraged to attend the education summit at the Hawaii Convention Center. John Hook/Civil Beat/2011

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