Public schools, parks, libraries and most government offices on Oʻahu will close amid forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.

But some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules.

Language from one of the Senate education chair’s failed bills suddenly reappeared in an unrelated piece of legislation. Critics say that could be unconstitutional. 

Scrutiny of Hawaiʻi school contracting comes as lawmakers raise more questions about the costs of producing school lunches.

Some community members say the incident at a Kapolei Middle School underscores the need for behavioral health staff at the state’s public schools.

Teachers with master’s degrees have a higher starting salary than those with bachelor’s degrees, but research suggests these degrees may not improve educator quality.

Most schools are on track to reopen later this month, but at least two schools are searching for alternatives in the final months of the school year.

Proposals have made it halfway through the legislative session, and some advocates are cautiously optimistic that legislation that failed in past years will make it this year.

DOE wants more support in keeping unwanted visitors off its campuses, but families say school playgrounds are an important part of the community.

The DOE has not taken the effort seriously and has no real plan for how to meet a legislative mandate to spend 30% of its food budget locally by 2030, according to a state audit.