More Hawaii Schools Are Offering Computer Science — But Are All Students Benefiting?
Hawaii has a mandate that all schools offer computer science classes by the 2024-25 school year, but the quality and accessibility of these courses remains unclear.
Lee Cataluna: Debate Team Is Cool Again (If It Ever Was)
It could be that America’s future was decided by the last two presidential debates. So sign up your kid and find them a suit.
High School Surfing Is A Thing In Hawaii, But Not As Much As You Might Think
Schools have struggled to start official teams with limited funding and no recognition from local athletic leagues.
Gun Violence On Oahu’s Westside Has Parents And Teachers Worried About School Safety
Some community members want to see retired police officers stationed on high school campuses, while others say after-school activities and mental health support would be more effective.
‘Fighting To Keep These Programs Alive’: Art Classes Are Scarce In Some Hawaii Schools
Teachers and advocates say art is important for students’ mental health and development, but it’s not a high priority for the state.
Paycheck Delays Affect Hundreds Of Teachers In The New School Year
The Department of Education offered a $2,000 advance to educators who didn’t receive their paychecks earlier this week.
Superintendent Says He’s Managing School Facilities Better — But Should That Even Be His Job?
In his self-evaluation, Keith Hayashi says he wants to change contracting methods and use DOE lands more efficiently.
‘They Have To Have Known’: Hawaii Scrambles For Solutions To School Bus Driver Shortage
About 2,900 students who rely on bus service didn’t have it when the school year began. Many still don’t.
Hawaii’s Teacher Shortage Is Finally Improving. Will It Last?
The Hawaii Department of Education has the lowest number of teacher vacancies the state has seen since 2019, but schools may experience a surge in retirements in the coming years.
Catherine Toth Fox: There Should Be Such A Thing As A Free Lunch — At Least In Schools
Eight states now provide free lunches regardless of income, making kids better prepared to learn. Hawaii is not one of them yet.