DOE Asks To Waive Minimum Days Required For Maui Schools To Help Fire Survivors
Some Maui schools were closed for long periods after the disaster, and education officials want to help students recover emotionally and academically.
Hawaii School Facilities Authority Director Steps Down From Post
Riki Fujitani will serve as interim executive director of the School Facilities Authority, tasked with overseeing the construction and completion of school projects.
Danny De Gracia: Think Carefully Before You Create Property Taxes To Fund Education
Funding public education with property taxes needs a deeper discussion many are not prepared for in Hawaii.
A Proposed Constitutional Amendment Would Let Hawaii Use Property Taxes To Fund Schools
The Legislature passed a similar bill in 2018, but the state Supreme Court invalidated the ballot measure for using vague and unclear language.
Demand For Preschool Is Growing In Hawaii As Federal Funding Dwindles
More families are set to receive subsidies to alleviate tuition costs, but the state is struggling to expand its early learning workforce.
Student Journalists Still Fighting For Press Freedom In Hawaii
The Board of Education has not amended its student-publication policy to incorporate full student press freedom in accordance with a new law.
Thousands of Hawaii School Employees To Get Up To 25% In Pandemic Hazard Pay
HGEA estimated that the arbitration decision could cost the state as much as $150 million.
Hawaii Charter School Commission Appoints New Executive Director
Ed Noh will join the commission in February.
Kauai County Councilman Is Put On Leave From State Teaching Job
Billy DeCosta also received a threat this week at his council office, but it’s unclear if there’s any connection.
Former Hawaii Teacher Sentenced On Child Pornography Charges
Alden Bunag must also pay $30,000 in restitution and register as a sex offender.