Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
More Hawaii Schools Qualify For Free Meal Programs But The State May Not Participate
Recent changes to a federal program could allow for a significant expansion of free school meals in Hawaii, but it’s unclear if the state will opt in.
Denby Fawcett: Lahaina Survivors Feel A Deep Need For Spiritual Healing
Dealing with the emotional unease is as urgent as more practical challenges, they say.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Lahainaluna High School Students Are Met With Celebrations As They Return To Campus
Classes resumed despite lingering concerns about air quality due to the nearby burn zone. Lahaina’s intermediate and elementary schools also are reopening this week.
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Students Return To Lahaina Schools As EPA Seals Down Toxic Ash
State health and education officials say it’s safe for kids to come back but some parents and teachers have doubts.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
New Emergency Access Route Built For Lahaina Schools
The creation of a new evacuation route for Lahaina schools comes as campuses prepare to reopen.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
Lahaina Teachers Have To ‘Start From Scratch’ As Schools Prepare To Reopen
Educators are prioritizing social-emotional learning and mental health amid uncertainties of what the next quarter will bring.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2017
Hawaii Pacific University Expands To Las Vegas
The campus will welcome students in two doctoral programs beginning in August 2024.
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Hawaii Has A Long History Of High School Football Violence
The recent decision to cancel a Waianae-Castle match over safety concerns is just the latest chapter in a saga that goes back at least 60 years.
Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023
Catherine Toth Fox: How One Kailua Teacher Enriched Learning Through A Gardening Program
A school campus has been transformed into a zero-waste food source.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Kamalani Academy Charter School Still Faces An Uncertain Future
Parents and teachers have criticized the lack of information about plans for the school and changes in leadership.