Early Education, After-School Bills Clear Senate Committee
One measure would fund Preschool Open Doors Program, which was inadvertently left out of the governor’s budget.
No More Free Trips for Hawaii Public School Teachers
State Ethics Commission ruling nixes public school educational travel.
Lawmakers Look to Preserve Subsidies for Preschoolers
Funding to continue the Preschool Open Doors Program passes out of two Senate committees.
Statewide Preschool Bill Passes Senate Education Committee
Proposal would establish a public preschool program giving priority to low-income children. The estimated price tag is $33 million.
Committee OKs Free Early-College Tuition for Eligible High-Schoolers
Hawaii high school students who qualify academically could get tuition-free dual credit at community colleges if Senate Bill 374 becomes law.
UH Releases Its New Policy on Campus Sexual Violence
As the Legislature debates sexual assault and harassment on campus, UH makes public a new zero tolerance policy.
School Community Councils Allow Students a Voice in Hawaii Education
Local councils can have input just at their school as well as on a statewide level.
Bill to Cut UH Programs Deferred in Face of Opposition
Dozens of students and faculty members speak against the measure to eliminate smaller degree programs, and hundreds submit written testimony.
Proposal to Enlarge State Board of Education Clears Senate Committee
Bill would also increase the terms of board members to four years, with most running concurrently with the term of the governor who appoints them.
Kim Coco: Pesticides and Schools — Who Should State Protect?
You’d think the state’s Department of Education and Board of Education would be all for keeping students and staff safe from chemical spraying.