Lee Cataluna/Civil Beat/2025
Lee Cataluna: This Teacher Provides College Scholarships. And So Much More
Rod Maghsoudlou says he wants to give scholarships to 50 kids before he retires. He’s about halfway there.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi’s Parks Are Strained. Should DOE Open Campuses To Help?
With limited space at city parks, communities are calling for the education department to make schools more accessible for recreational use.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Proposed Funding Cuts Could Reduce Access To Hawaiʻi Libraries
Potential cuts to staff and construction funds for the state library system also come amid ongoing uncertainty around federal support.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Feds Want To Protect Hawaiʻi Female Athletes. Let’s Show Them How
Campbell High’s class action lawsuit has shown that female athletes in the state face real problems. We need help from readers to ferret out issues at other schools.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat
It’s Your Money: Blocking Religious Clubs At Schools Could Cost Hawaiʻi $100k
A lawsuit filed last year claims the education department violated a religious organization’s First Amendment rights by preventing the group from using school facilities.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Shootz! A Kailua Crossing Guard’s Dedication To Keeping Kids Safe
Elsie Miyashiro has worked as a school traffic monitor at Kainalu Elementary for more than a decade.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Senators Question Qualifications Of Governor’s Picks For Education Board
Gov. Josh Green withdrew one of his nominees to the Board of Education the day before senators were set to vote on his confirmation.
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.