Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Fewer Kids In Hawaiʻi Are Getting Routine Vaccines
The state health department is warning that more unvaccinated students could put children at higher risk for infections like measles.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Honolulu Teacher Housing Complex Faces Possible Delays, Funding Shortfalls
An alternative site is now proposed at Mililani High School, but it could require more state funding.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Legislators Look To Support Student Recovery From The Pandemic
Some lawmakers and advocates say schools need more help with funding gaps, especially after federal assistance expired this fall.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021
Selection Of Kamehameha Schools Trustees Is Under Scrutiny
While new transparency measures are proposed, some groups want more input.
Courtesy: Debbi Amaral
Eric Stinton: Don’t Justify Public Preschools By Citing Dubious Studies
There are good reasons to support pre-K education without resorting to unsupported claims.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Lahaina Schools Are Recovering From The Fires, But Challenges Remain
Growing enrollment and providing mental health services remain a top priority for schools, although teachers believe students are better positioned to learn this year.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Farrington High To Reopen After Shooting Wednesday Morning
Additional security will be on the high school campus for the remainder of the week.
Ludwig Laab/Civil Beat/2021
Beth Fukumoto: Drastically Altering Public Education Won’t Be Easy For Trump
Conservatives will probably try to use federal funding to change local school policies.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Affordable Housing Project Could Help Keep Teachers In Lahaina
The state introduced plans to provide affordable housing to West Maui teachers in 2022, but limited funding and the wildfires halted progress.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii Kindergarten Readiness Is Low, Even As Investments Remain High
The state continues to build more preschool classrooms for 3- and 4-year-olds, but researchers and educators say low-income families need more support to prepare their children for school.