Season One: Education – Reflecting on 2015
ThinkTech Founder and CEO Jay Fidell and Jim Shon take a retrospective look on the Movers Shakers Reformers in Education shows over the past year, what Jim did and covered and what we learned in the process and a look forward into education in Hawaii. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to […]
Investigative Reporting on Education in Hawaii with Jessica Terrell of Civil Beat
Jessica Terrell of Civil Beat discusses investigative reporting on education in Hawaii. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our vision is to be a leader in […]
Raising Money for Education with Donald Koelper
Jim interviews consultant, fundraiser, and grant writer Donald Koelper. Donald shares the intricacies of navigating the Legislature for Educational Grants in Aid, and applying for foundation money. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any […]
A Research Lab For Hawaiian Immersion Education with Olani Lilly
Olani Lilly, Principal, Ka Umeke Hawaiian Immersion Charter School shares the challenges and joys of being a research lab for Hawaiian immersion education. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content […]
Perspectives of a Lifelong Educator: Richard Port
Richard Port shares perspectives of a lifelong educator and researcher. From Peace Corps in Africa, to teacher, to researcher, Richard Port has been witness to many educational trends and changes. Find out his take on the current status and direction of public education. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm […]
From the Education Board Room to the Corporate Board Room with Ann Botticelli
From the education board room to the corporate board room: how these are similar and different. Ann shares her experience as a reporter, a member of Kamehameha Schools, and an employee of Hawaiian Air to provide insights into organizational cultures, styles, and governance. Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to […]
Teaching Keiki Philosophy and Habits of Mind – Catherine Caine
Waikiki Elementary teacher Catherine Caine is a national board certified educator who challenges students to address real-life issues through hands-on lessons. Catherine will share how she brings out the best in her students, integrating technology to excite them and tackling relevant issues to engage them. Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 12:00 […]
Music Education and Performance: From K-12 to Adult Players – Alan Ing
Join Jim for an interview with Alan Ing, Teacher, Conductor, and Tuba Player. We’ll hear about the state of music education and performance in Hawaii’s schools as well as its importance in terms of brain development. Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]
Civic Education and Community Engagement with Liam Skilling
Join Jim for an interview with Liam Skilling, Director of the Evening Part Time Program & Academic Success at the William S. Richardson School of Law. The topic discussion will be civic education, community engagement, and the mission of the William S. Richardson School of Law. Aloha! ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from […]
Conversion Charter Schools and Charter Support Systems with Megan McCorriston
Ho’okako’o Corporation is a private, non-profit organization established in 2002. Ho‛okāko‛o is a community of three public conversion charter schools, and all are governed by a volunteer board representing all aspects of the greater Hawaiian community. Megan and Jim will discuss the development of these conversion charter schools and the support systems that encourage growth. […]
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President Biden’s decision to withhold offensive weapons if Israel attacks Rafah has scrambled cease-fire talks. But much of the various sides’ recriminations may be to gain advantage — or shift [...]
Defiant Israelis have vowed to do “whatever is necessary” in the Gaza Strip despite the American president’s threat to withhold weapons. [...]
In an interview on the MSNBC show “Morning Joe,” on Thursday, Ms. Clinton criticized student protesters, saying many were ignorant of the history of the Middle East, the United States [...]
The author said he made the decision after the university called the police to remove peaceful protesters from their encampments. [...]
In a second day of cross-examination, Ms. Daniels resisted the implication she had tried to shake down Donald J. Trump by selling her story of a sexual liaison. [...]
Israeli leader says his country will "stand alone" and "fight with fingernails" if shipments are halted. [...]
Experts say the star witness's answers were sometimes useful - and other times completely irrelevant. [...]
Lawyers tell the BBC people infected after September 1991 should be allowed to claim compensation. [...]
The Labour leader will pledge to divert £75m from the Rwanda scheme to border security if he wins power. [...]
Twenty-year-old singer Eden Golan makes the final, despite being booed during dress rehearsals. [...]
Adult film star Stormy Daniels denied using a sexual encounter with former US President Donald Trump to make money as she wrapped up testimony in his hush money trial. [...]
He was a partner of the law firm Mossack Fonseca, at one time the world's fourth-largest provider of offshore financial services. The firm closed due to "irreparable damage" in the [...]
According to police estimates, over 10,000 people turned up to protest Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest, held in Malmo, Sweden. Israeli contestant Eden Golan made the final with [...]
His father ruled Chad for a generation and now Mahamat Deby Itno has consolidated the family dynasty with victory in the presidential election. [...]
The event, which happens every quarter century, will attract over 30 million pilgrims. But the Italian capital's infrastructure is in a sad state, leading many to ask if it can [...]
Another year, another glitter-filled spectacle known as the Eurovision Song Contest. The Grand Final airs Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET on Peacock in the United States. [...]
Ukraine uncovers what they say was a sophisticated network of spies working with Russia to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other top officials. And in Russia, during a celebration marking [...]
The case against the ex-Spanish soccer federation head who kissed player Jenni Hermoso without consent is going to trial, a judge ruled. Three others will be tried for allegedly pressuring [...]
Barron Trump, who turned 18 in March, has largely been kept out of the spotlight — until now. His name appears on a list of delegates for Florida at the [...]
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke about a time when, as he put it, "A worm ... got into my brain and ate a portion of it and then [...]
Cavaliers blow out Celtics 118-94, tie series at 1 game apiece [...]
Dairon Blanco had three hits, including a two-run homer in the third, Michael Wacha picked up his first win in over a month and the Kansas City Royals rolled to [...]
Luka Doncic had 29 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-110 to even their Western Conference semifinals series at one win [...]
The U.N. General Assembly is expected to vote Friday on a resolution that would grant Palestine new “rights and privileges” and call on the Security Council to favorably reconsider its [...]
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is preparing to update his budget proposal [...]
