Executive Office on Early Learning

05/05/2026

🌺 Thinking about a career in early childhood education? This could be your moment!

Join us for an upcoming information session on the Hawaiʻi Early Childhood Educator Stipend Program and learn how you can receive financial support while preparing to work with our youngest learners (ages birth to 5).

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to take the next step in your ECE journey, this program can help you get there—with support along the way.

💡 Learn about eligibility
💡 Explore approved education pathways within the UH system
💡 Find out how the stipend can help reduce the cost of your studies

05/05/2026

📚🌺 The Hawaiʻi State Public Library System's 2026 Summer Reading Challenge is almost here! 🌺📚

Get ready to dive into stories, imagination, and fun with this year’s theme: “ʻUmeke Kāeo” — celebrating reading, learning, and the joy of discovery all summer long. ☀️📖

From June 1st through July 31st, keiki, teens, and adults are invited to join the challenge, explore new books, and keep the love of learning growing all summer long.

Reading together helps build language, literacy, and strong connections that support our keiki’s success in school and beyond. 💛

📍Learn more and sign up at: librarieshawaii.org/summerreading

05/05/2026

🌈 Ready to invest in your future while making a difference for Hawaiʻi’s youngest learners?

The Hawaiʻi Early Childhood Educator Stipend provides financial support for individuals enrolling in an eligible early childhood education pathway within the University of Hawaiʻi system. 🌺

If you’re passionate about supporting keiki from birth to age five, this is a wonderful opportunity to grow your career while helping shape the future of our communities.

📅 Don’t forget — all required steps, including enrollment, advising, and the application, must be completed by July 15 to be considered.

Together, we’re strengthening Hawaiʻi’s early learning workforce and building a brighter future for our keiki. 💛

05/05/2026

🌺 Happy Cinco de Mayo! Today we celebrate the rich culture, history, and contributions of Mexican Americans here in Hawaiʻi and across the country.

Our islands are strengthened by the many cultures and traditions that shape our communities and sharing those traditions with our keiki helps build understanding, respect, and belonging from an early age.

Through stories, language, music, food, and family traditions, early learning gives children the opportunity to celebrate diversity and grow with aloha for one another.

05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the incredible educators who help our keiki learn, grow, and thrive every single day 🌈🍎

Your patience, kindness, creativity, and dedication make a lasting impact far beyond the classroom. Mahalo for all you do to support Hawaii’s youngest learners and their families. We appreciate you this week and always! 💛

04/30/2026

🌈 Hawaiʻi continues to lead the way in early learning!

For the FOURTH year in a row, Hawaiʻi has met all 10 of 10 quality benchmarks set by the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) for state-funded preschool programs. 🎉

This achievement reflects the dedication of our educators, school leaders, families, and community partners who work every day to support our youngest learners. From strong teacher qualifications to safe learning environments and comprehensive early childhood standards, Hawaiʻi continues to prioritize high-quality early learning opportunities for keiki across the state.

Mahalo to everyone helping build a strong foundation for Hawaiʻi’s children and future. 💛🌺

During the 2024–2025 school year, Hawaiʻi enrolled 1,637 children in state-funded preschool programs, an increase of 611 students from the previous year.

04/28/2026

What happens when 8,000+ voices speak up? Real change. 💛
The first Hawaiʻi Quality of Life Survey in 2024 helped improve policy, strengthen grant-writing, and guide programs across the state.

The second Hawaiʻi Quality of Life Survey just launched! Help us make it even bigger. The survey is 10-20 min, anonymous, and open to Hawaiʻi residents 18+.

🔗 health-study.com

04/16/2026

04/15/2026

Today's Week of the Young Child theme is ! 👐

Supporting our youngest keiki takes many hands working together. From the early childhood leaders who supported our state's Early Childhood Plan to the educators and providers that work with our keiki every day, it's a kākou effort to ensure our young ones thrive.

04/10/2026

🌧️ Due to severe weather, EOEL offices are closed today.

For the most up-to-date information regarding EOEL Public Pre-K classroom closures, please visit Hawai'i Public Schools

Please stay safe, take precautions, and continue to monitor official updates as conditions change. 💙