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After strong public opposition the proposed budget cuts, DOE will continue to request state funding to support school learning centers.

The $2.3 billion budget, which will be presented to the Board of Education on Thursday, would eliminate funding for school learning centers statewide.

Maintaining regular branch hours and keeping patrons safe is already a challenge for stretched-thin library workers.

A state program that helped schools meet food safety standards ended during the pandemic and it can be daunting for campuses to tackle the requirements on their own.

The City Council still needs to approve the $670,000 settlement over a lawsuit against the liquor commission and $150,000 for the family of a girl who was arrested.

Sports and extracurricular activities can help kids build a sense of community pride — and show them a better life is possible.

The Whitmore Village facility will include specialized ag equipment and DOE’s centralized kitchen.

Educators are concerned about the impact of cell phones on academics and student mental health but struggle to limit their use.

The state has received over half a billion dollars in pandemic support, but there’s been no tracking of which investments and programs have actually improved student learning.

School leaders said it’s not possible to return the school to its original location in Lahaina town because of limited space.