DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION’S FINE ARTS PROGRAM A study by the Arts Education Partnership found that students engaged in arts learning demonstrated improved academic performance, including higher test scores and increased graduation rates. The Hawaii State Department of Education’s (HIDOE) Fine Arts Program provides a comprehensive arts education in visual arts, media arts, music, theater, and dance. Through engaging curricula and enriching opportunities, students explore their talents, deepen their appreciation for the arts, and connect with Hawaii’s rich cultural heritage and diverse traditions. This March, HIDOE proudly hosted the second Fine Arts in Our Schools Month, celebrating visual and performing arts in public schools. This month-long event highlighted the artistic and musical talents of our students through exhibitions and performances. FREE GUITARS 4 KIDS Free Guitars 4 Kids (FG4K) is a national non-profit organization on a mission to transform the lives of kids in underserved communities through the gift 112 Hawaii Parent July/August 2026
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