Many Hawaii High School Counselors Are Taking The Summer Off As School Budgets Run Short
The availability of year-round advice can be crucial for some, including recent high school graduates. But only about half of Hawaii’s high schools offer it.
Report Shows Early Impacts Of The Pandemic On Hawaii Students And Families
The pandemic exacerbated families’ financial struggles, but Hawaii schools saw fewer reductions in student achievement compared to their mainland counterparts.
Feeding Kids Can Be Tough For Some Hawaii Charter Schools
Without state funding, principals say they need to find creative solutions to offer lunches to their students.
Jonathan Okamura: Hawaii’s Teacher Shortage Persists Despite Recruitment From The Philippines
Almost 80 teachers came last year, and 100 more will arrive this year but there’s still a deficit the Legislature needs to solve.
Lahaina Teachers Say More Help Is Needed For Struggling West Maui Schools
The teachers’ union is asking for more pay and leave benefits as educators continue to deal with the aftermath of the wildfires.
Decision Due Soon On Where To Build A New Elementary School In Lahaina
The Hawaii Department of Education hopes to choose a permanent campus for King Kamehameha III Elementary by next month.
‘No Easy Answers’ For How To Keep Hawaii’s Smallest Public Schools Open And Thriving
Principals at small schools say they need more money to adequately serve students, but some state leaders say school consolidation and closures could be the answer.
Former UH Regents Chair To Oversee Hawaii Public School Facilities
Randy Moore will replace Curt Otaguro as one of three deputy superintendents in the Hawaii Department of Education.
To Engage Students In Math, Educators Try Connecting It To Their Culture
‘Ethnomathematics’ proponents argue that math instruction is overly abstract and disconnected from student experience.
Hawaii Lawmakers Spent Big On Public Schools This Year
But education advocates said the Legislature did little to address problems such as school bus driver shortages, fire safety and the need for more preschool teachers.