Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Maui Prep Policies For Transgender Students Face Legal Scrutiny
The ACLU of Hawaiʻi says Maui Prep’s proposed policies for transgender students violate state anti-discrimination laws.
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Hawaiʻi Is Failing Special Education Students. Federal Cuts Could Make It Worse
Families and researchers say possible funding cuts and reduced federal oversight could make it harder for special education students to receive the services they need in schools.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Hawaiʻi Is Ramping Up Measles Vaccination Campaign
A new emergency rule would allow students to receive the measles vaccine without giving up their religious exemptions in schools.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
It’s Your Money: School Sex Abuse Case From The ’70s Could Cost State $330K
The state has already settled two other lawsuits filed by former students at Highlands Intermediate School.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
State Collects Money From Home Builders For New Schools. It’s Never Spent a Dime
Lawmakers and housing advocates say the fee should be eliminated because the state hasn’t used the money. DOE says the rules on spending it are too restrictive.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
It’s Your Money: School Harassment Case Could Cost Hawaiʻi Taxpayers $150K
Stevenson Middle School Principal Katherine Balatico sued the education department for failing to protect her and her family after they received death threats through her job.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Transgender Students Have Strong Protections In Hawaiʻi. That May Not Last
A private school on Maui is restricting transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports teams. Some advocates are worried that more schools might follow.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Amid Concerns About Campus Violence, Police To Come To Oʻahu Schools
Students were more likely to be arrested on a campus with a school resource officer, according to Department of Education data.
Lee Cataluna/Civil Beat/2025
Lee Cataluna: A Long Day On The Job With Hawaiʻi’s Head Of Schools
Superintendent Keith Hayashi really gets around the district in one 12-hour day. We tagged along.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Oʻahu Social Worker Accused In Daughter’s Death Continued To Work With Kids
It remains unclear when the North Shore school knew Sina Pili was under investigation but experts say best practice would have been to err on the safe side.