Executive Office on Early Learning

03/30/2026

Please join us in welcoming Rachel to our EOEL team!

03/20/2026

Weather related school closures can be found at
Hawai'i Public Schools
Please stay safe!

03/16/2026

UPDATE: EVENT CANCELED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER. Please stay safe!

Itʻs Education Week at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol and we’re excited to be part of the Keiki First event this Friday with our friends from Hawaii Children's Action Network 🎉

Stop by the Capitol rotunda to connect with local early childhood programs, meet community organizations, and discover valuable resources and opportunities for your keiki and ʻohana.

Bring a friend, come talk story, and learn how Hawaiʻi’s early learning community is working together to support our youngest learners. 🌈👶

We hope to see you there!

03/13/2026

Due to severe weather, EOEL Public Pre-K classes are canceled for tomorrow 3/13.
Please stay safe!

03/13/2026

EOEL Parents:
Please visit Hawai'i Public Schools for the latest on school closures during severe weather.

03/13/2026

03/11/2026

https://www.khon2.com/video/small-conversations-make-a-big-impact-for-our-keiki/11514554

To us, it may sound like a babble, but to a child’s developing brain, it’s building blocks.

03/10/2026

Aloha! 🌺 The March early learning board (ELB) meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12th at 1:30 pm. Join us to learn more about the work supporting Hawaiʻi’s youngest learners and families.
Online (via Zoom)

Online (via Zoom)
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://hidoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/44PyHDTESnCzjZhmszjOQg
Passcode: x9^LwZ^S
Meeting ID: 813 1286 0797

03/04/2026

The Hawaiʻi Office of Wellness and Resilience and University of Hawaiʻi researchers are again partnering to better understand the conditions that shape Hawaiʻi residents' quality of life.

In 2024, over 8,000 residents shared their experiences in the first survey on health, housing, work, and more.

Building on that success, this next effort will help track progress over time, identify emerging concerns, and ensure decisions are grounded in the lived realities of people across the islands.

Here's how you can help:
✅ Take the survey at health-study.com
✅ Share it with your ʻohana, friends, coworkers, and community

03/03/2026

https://www.khon2.com/local-news/great-news-for-parents-hawai%CA%BBis-pre-k-applications-open/

Mark your calendar, set the reminder and let your group chat know some exciting news for Hawaiʻi parents.

03/03/2026

🎉 It’s HERE! Applications are NOW OPEN for the EOEL Public Pre-K Program for the upcoming school year! 🎉

If you have a 3- or 4-year-old ready to learn, grow, and thrive, now is the time to apply! 🌈✏️

The EOEL Public Pre-K program is a FREE preschool opportunity offered on Hawaii State Department of Education public school campuses across the state. Designed for keiki in the two years before kindergarten, our classrooms provide high-quality early learning in a nurturing, play-based environment.

✨ Spots fill quickly and families are strongly encouraged to apply early for the best chance at placement!

Give your child a strong start. Apply today and share this post with a friend who has a preschool-aged keiki! 💛

Visit EarlyLearning.Hawaii.gov for more information and to apply online!