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Mental Health Services For Youth On Maui Receive A Funding Boost Courtesy: Sentry Insurance

Mental Health Services For Youth On Maui Receive A Funding Boost

The money will support schools, multiple community partners and nonprofits, but more will be needed.

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s Youth Need More Mental Health Support Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Beth Fukumoto: Hawaii’s Youth Need More Mental Health Support

School psychologists are in a constant state of triage because of a shortage in special education teachers and behavioral health specialists.

Inclusion Of Special Education Students Still Eludes Hawaii Schools David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Inclusion Of Special Education Students Still Eludes Hawaii Schools

Hawaii DOE wants more special education students in general education classrooms, but staffing and limited resources make implementation a challenge.

Ex-Kamehameha Schools Employee Accused In $360,000 Theft Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Ex-Kamehameha Schools Employee Accused In $360,000 Theft

The money was stolen from the school’s Keaau campus.

Legislators Call For Additional Safety Measures For Lahaina Schools Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Legislators Call For Additional Safety Measures For Lahaina Schools

The DOE said it would not make emergency response plans available to the public at this time.

Eric Stinton: This Is What It’s Like Training For How To Respond To A School Shooting Getty Images/iStockphoto

Eric Stinton: This Is What It’s Like Training For How To Respond To A School Shooting

Imagine if people rallied around their local schools the way they rallied around guns.

‘Not Acceptable’: Why So Many Hawaii Schools Lack Fire Alarms Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

‘Not Acceptable’: Why So Many Hawaii Schools Lack Fire Alarms

A recent report from a House working group highlights the lack of working fire alarm systems and other safety precautions in some public schools.

Covid Funds Help Hawaii Schools Tackle Absenteeism. What Happens When Those Are Gone? David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023

Covid Funds Help Hawaii Schools Tackle Absenteeism. What Happens When Those Are Gone?

While chronic absenteeism improved across the state last year, some groups of students still lag behind in their attendance rates.

Ex-Mililani Athletic Director Gets Probation For Booster Club Theft Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2016

Ex-Mililani Athletic Director Gets Probation For Booster Club Theft

Glenn Nitta pleaded no contest to the theft of more than $400,000.