Providers are preparing for the possibility of closing down dozens of early learning sites across the state as uncertainty swirls around federal funding and the expiration of grants.

The U.S. Education Department has taken action against a series of schools and states, including Hawai‘i.

The declining number of graduates from Hawaiʻi schools reflects larger concerns in the DOE about shrinking enrollment and the potential for school closures.

Lawmakers are prioritizing free meals for students and stronger protections for school employees this session, but less than 10% of education bills become law each year.

A state lawmaker is calling for new Title IX training requirements for students and teachers.

The U.S. Department of Education is opening investigations into 18 school districts and educational institutions across the country over policies allowing transgender athletes to participate in sports.

The expansion of preschool tuition subsidies is part of the state’s strategy to increase access to early education, but some families are facing delays in receiving aid.

The recent assault of Moanalua High School’s assistant athletic director has sparked calls to better protect sports officials. Teachers say the DOE needs to do more to keep them safe, too.

The state doesn’t have enough teachers to keep up with demand for schools taught in Hawaiian. Upcoming retirements are expected to add to the challenge.

The state probate court must first approve a plan to make the school tuition-free starting in the 2026 school year.