Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 15 in Hawaiʻi. Megan Tagami’s story revealed how little is being done to help children get the life-saving lessons they need.

From preschoolers to high school seniors, Hawaiʻi students share how artificial intelligence is shaping their learning and plans for the future.

Attorneys for the plaintiffs say race preference permeates the process.

Summer programs in Honolulu face high demand, while some sites in Leeward and Central Oʻahu still have open spots two weeks into the registration period.

The state is expected to see the largest drop in high school graduates in the nation.

Teachers say lawmakers made significant progress boosting educator morale and retention this session, but debates about campus repairs and construction are ongoing.

The County Council also increased funding for invasive species mitigation and mental health programs as part of its ongoing review of next year’s budget.

The Hawaiʻi education board reviews applications to the state charter school commission. Some school leaders say the process should be more rigorous.

State leaders say the program will improve teacher retention and recruitment by providing more mentorship and financial support to prospective educators.

A building at Kalāheo High School has faced a power outage since the fall. Families are advocating for more funding to repair the school’s electrical system.