Free online workshops for your families!

Boost student happiness and success, gain confidence with school processes, reduce conflict and stress, and share successes and concerns.

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August free online workshop schedule: 

• Finding Community Resources
  Monday August 25 at 7pm

• Transition to High School: Making it Amazing Together!
  Tuesday August 26 at 7pm

• Transition to Middle School: Untangling Adolescence
  Wednesday August 26 at 7pm

• Transition to Kindergarten: Ready, Set, Go!
  Thursday August 27 at 6pm

• Digital Learning & Living Part 1: Communications & Learning Systems
  Saturday August 29 at 3pm

• Digital Learning & Living Part 2: Social Media, Mental Health, & Safety
  Sunday August 30 at 7pm

• Digital Learning & Living Part 3: Navigating AI & Digital Innovations
  Monday August 31 at 7pm

Online workshops run approximately 60 minutes. This series is in thanks and partnership with the Hawai‘i Family Engagement Center.

Interested in having a workshop at your school or organization, or have questions about our workshops? 

• Email us at events@ppshi.org 

• Visit https://ppshi.org/pep/ to learn more

HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Board of Education has adopted a new statewide policy establishing consistent expectations for student cell phone use in public schools.

The policy is intended to balance the benefits of technology integration with the need to minimize classroom disruption and promote a safe and respectful learning environment. Board members noted that while the policy establishes statewide expectations, its impact will ultimately depend on a thoughtful and consistent implementation plan aligned with the Board’s commitment to student learning and well-being.

Minimum requirements under the Board policy are:

• Elementary school: Cell phone use is prohibited during school hours.
• Middle and intermediate school: Cell phone use is prohibited during school hours.
• High school: Cell phone use is prohibited during instructional time. Schools may exercise discretion regarding use outside of instructional time, including before and after school, and during designated breaks, recess, lunch and free periods.

The Department will now develop implementation guidelines to take effect beginning with the 2026–27 school year.

Hawaiʻi Board of Education adopts statewide policy on student cell phone use in public schools

In 2024, Parents for Public Schools of Hawaii conducted a survey, gathering thoughts and concerns about cellphone use in school. Read the results at https://ppshi.org/cellphones-in-school-survey-results/