DOE’s Pilot Sports Program

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The state Department of Education today announced the creation of a three-year pilot program to begin in the 2012-13 school year. 

The Intermediate Athletics program for 6th-8th graders will be implemented in Nanakuli, Waianae, Kau, Keeau and Pahoa, areas which represent 5 percent of the state’s lowest-performing schools.

Proposed sports for the pilot program include football, basketball, volleyball and soccer. 

Quote from BOE member Keith Amemiya:

We want to provide students the opportunity to engage in activities to extend their learning hours, and learn about self-confidence, self-discipline and self-esteem at the same time.

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