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‘Chaos At Kamalani’: Why It’s So Hard To Run A Charter School Emily Dugdale/Civil Beat

‘Chaos At Kamalani’: Why It’s So Hard To Run A Charter School

An innovative new charter school continues to struggle with parent communication and teacher turnover in its second year.

Counties Ask Supreme Court To Invalidate Ballot Measure For School Funds Suevon Lee/Civil Beat

Counties Ask Supreme Court To Invalidate Ballot Measure For School Funds

They seek a ruling before the Nov. 6 vote on a constitutional amendment that would authorize the state to collect property taxes.

In Hawaii, People Like Trump Better Than They Like The Legislature Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

In Hawaii, People Like Trump Better Than They Like The Legislature

A new survey shows how island residents feel about their elected officials, major institutions and a broad range of issues, from housing to the environment.

‘Tragic’ Findings For Hawaii’s Transgender Youth In New State Report Department of Health

‘Tragic’ Findings For Hawaii’s Transgender Youth In New State Report

Transgender kids in public high schools are in “survival mode” but more resources and role models are emerging, according to the first-of-its-kind study.

This Ballot Measure Is Sparking Intense Debate Over Hawaii’s Schools Cory Lum/Civil Beat

This Ballot Measure Is Sparking Intense Debate Over Hawaii’s Schools

The proposed constitutional amendment is already one of the most contentious issues to go before voters in the 2018 election.

DOE Proposes Increases For Executive-Level Salaries Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

DOE Proposes Increases For Executive-Level Salaries

The proposed raises would be at slightly lower percentages than DOE employees represented by unions.

UH Wants $600 Million In 2019 To Modernize Its Crumbling Campuses Cory Lum/Civil Beat

UH Wants $600 Million In 2019 To Modernize Its Crumbling Campuses

And that’s just the beginning. The university has a six-year, $1.6 billion plan in the works.

St. Francis Medical Center Tries To Stop $80M Settlement For Abuse Victims Cory Lum/Civil Beat

St. Francis Medical Center Tries To Stop $80M Settlement For Abuse Victims

The center employed the psychiatrist accused of sexually abusing dozens of students at Kamehameha Schools, which reached the settlement with victims.

Department Of Education Settles Bullying Lawsuit for $10,000

Department Of Education Settles Bullying Lawsuit for $10,000

The July agreement pertains to a claim that school officials failed to address anti-gay slurs directed at two Big Island students.

Federal Money Is Running Out For Charter Schools’ Pre-K Programs Courtesy of Carolann Larson

Federal Money Is Running Out For Charter Schools’ Pre-K Programs

The Legislature will be asked to replace money from an expiring federal grant that helped establish 18 pre-K charter classrooms.