Education

Plans For Hawaii’s First Public Teacher Housing Complex Face Backlash Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Plans For Hawaii’s First Public Teacher Housing Complex Face Backlash

The project would create over 100 units of affordable housing on Mililani High School’s campus, but some teachers and families are calling for more community input.

Hawaii DOE Is Attempting To Rein In Bad Parent Behavior. Will It Work? Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Hawaii DOE Is Attempting To Rein In Bad Parent Behavior. Will It Work?

Schools will be required to post rules for campus visitors, but some teachers say the Department of Education needs to develop more internal procedures to keep workers safe.

Data Shows A Dramatic Difference In Test Scores Between Hawaii Schools David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Data Shows A Dramatic Difference In Test Scores Between Hawaii Schools

Statewide numbers suggest student test scores have flatlined in Hawaii in recent years, but results for individual schools show significant changes.

Panic Buttons For Schools? Hawaii Has A New System To Deal With Violence David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Panic Buttons For Schools? Hawaii Has A New System To Deal With Violence

The $7 million mobile security system also can be used by top state officials and lawmakers.

Board Of Education Restores Cuts For School Learning Centers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Board Of Education Restores Cuts For School Learning Centers

After strong public opposition the proposed budget cuts, DOE will continue to request state funding to support school learning centers.

Kids May Lose After-School Options Under Hawaii’s DOE Budget Cuts Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Kids May Lose After-School Options Under Hawaii’s DOE Budget Cuts

The $2.3 billion budget, which will be presented to the Board of Education on Thursday, would eliminate funding for school learning centers statewide.

Job Cuts Could ‘Permanently Impact’ Hawaii’s Struggling Libraries David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Job Cuts Could ‘Permanently Impact’ Hawaii’s Struggling Libraries

Maintaining regular branch hours and keeping patrons safe is already a challenge for stretched-thin library workers.

Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow

A state program that helped schools meet food safety standards ended during the pandemic and it can be daunting for campuses to tackle the requirements on their own.

Settlements Recommended For Honolulu Liquor Commission And Police Lawsuits Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Settlements Recommended For Honolulu Liquor Commission And Police Lawsuits

The City Council still needs to approve the $670,000 settlement over a lawsuit against the liquor commission and $150,000 for the family of a girl who was arrested.

After-School Clubs Are Helping Kids Steer Clear Of Violence In West Oahu Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

After-School Clubs Are Helping Kids Steer Clear Of Violence In West Oahu

Sports and extracurricular activities can help kids build a sense of community pride — and show them a better life is possible.