Lahaina’s Historic Elementary School Was A Source Of Community Pride. Now The Town Is Divided On Its Future
Rebuilding King Kamehameha III Elementary School, which was destroyed in last year’s fire, could help bring families back to Lahaina. But residents are torn over where the school should be located.
Professional Development Can Be Lucrative For Hawaii Teachers — And Hard To Come By
Teachers can increase their annual pay by completing certain courses, but some say it’s a challenge to find classes that are accessible and affordable.
DOE Abruptly Cancels School Bus Routes For Thousands Of Hawaii Students
The department announced last-minute cancelations for the third year in a row amid an ongoing shortage of school bus drivers.
Big Island High School Accused Of Mishandling Sexual Assault Case
The female student had to keep attending class with her attacker, despite repeated requests from her family for assistance, the lawsuit says.
More Child Care Is On Its Way To Lahaina Families
Some early learning programs are reopening after their centers were destroyed last summer, but providers say more resources are needed.
Hawaii Has More Money For Preschool Subsidies Than It Has Been Able To Give Out
The state will start accepting applications year-round in an effort to increase the number of families seeking help paying for preschool.
National Nonprofit Is Spending Millions To Support Hawaii’s Effort To Jail Fewer Teens
Teens need mental health services and mentorship instead of imprisonment, advocates say — strategies that a $20 million grant is bolstering in the state.
Lahaina Schools To Close For Fire Anniversary
Principals say the decision will not significantly affect students’ learning for the year, and that it’s important for students and staff to be able to mark the somber event.
Hawaii’s Latest Effort To Recruit Teachers: Put Prospective Educators In Classrooms Sooner
A new apprenticeship program would provide financial support for future educators and remove some of the barriers to obtaining a teacher’s license.
Hawaii DOE Still Doesn’t Have A Plan For How To Spend Farm-To-School Funds
The Hawaii Department of Education is responsible for spending the bulk of a federal grant that would support local farmers, but it has yet to touch the funding.