Hawaii Schools Are Struggling To Get Seniors To Apply For College Financial Aid
Before the pandemic, the state had embarked on a push to get 90% of seniors to fill out a federal application for financial aid.
Education: Governor Candidates Say More Money Is Needed To Fix Hawaii’s Schools
Both Josh Green and Vicky Cayetano say teacher pay increases are key to improving the system. The candidates also floated ideas such as housing stipends and a new literacy program.
Keona Blanks: Aina-Based Education Is The Path To A Sustainable Future
A growing movement looks to raise Hawaii’s next leaders through place and experiential learning.
Why Hawaii Schools Are Doubling Down On Vocational Training
A growing number of schools are trying to figure out how students can make a living wage in Hawaii after graduation.
Hawaii Has $200 Million To Spend on Pre-K. Who Gets The Money?
Final language in the new law leaves an open question about whether private as well as public facilities are eligible for the funding.
Indoor Masks Will Be Optional At Hawaii Public Schools
The new guidance will take effect on Aug. 1. The requirement to quarantine for five days after exposure also will be lifted.
Bill Expanding Hawaii Computer Science Education Is Facing A Veto
Different interpretations of a key provision in Senate Bill 2142 are likely to lead Gov. David Ige to reject the measure. Â
Hawaii Community Schools Seek To Support And Engage With Local Families
The schools are joining a national movement to create more community partnerships to help students thrive inside and outside of the classroom.
Eric Stinton: Kids And Teachers Love Summer Vacation, But Does It Make Sense?
Sure, summer vacations are in the American grain. But teachers, at least, could make good use of the extra time to focus and improve student achievement.
Here’s What We Know — And Don’t Know — About The Impact Of Masks On Little Kids
Early research suggests that parental stress has more of an impact on childhood development and wellbeing than whether kids are wearing masks.