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Study: Hawaii Lacks Sufficient High-Quality Child Care Suevon Lee/Civil Beat/2017

Study: Hawaii Lacks Sufficient High-Quality Child Care

The shortage is widespread across the state, but especially in rural areas.

School Board: Schools ‘Heading In The Right Direction’ Under New Leader Cory Lum/Civil Beat

School Board: Schools ‘Heading In The Right Direction’ Under New Leader

Nearly a year into the job, Superintendent Christina Kishimoto received mainly top ratings in her year-end evaluation.

On Campus: Redefining Success

On Campus: Redefining Success

Efforts in Arkansas to close the achievement gap for Marshallese students could hold some valuable lessons for Kamalani.

This Marshallese Tutor Is A ‘Connection To Home’ For Students Charlie Kaijo/Civil Beat

This Marshallese Tutor Is A ‘Connection To Home’ For Students

Chris Timos helps kids straddle both Pacific Island and American cultures as they adjust to school in this small Arkansas town.

An Arkansas School District Goes All-In Welcoming Marshallese Students Charlie Kaijo/Civil Beat

An Arkansas School District Goes All-In Welcoming Marshallese Students

Local schools are betting that building strong relationships with students and families can pave the way for academic success.

How Hawaii Schools Are Building Bridges To Micronesian Students Cory Lum/Civil Beat

How Hawaii Schools Are Building Bridges To Micronesian Students

As enrollment expands, schools and community groups are trying new ways to close cultural and academic gaps.

Hawaii Teacher: Here’s Why Arts Education Is Worth Fighting For Lory Peroff/Civil Beat

Hawaii Teacher: Here’s Why Arts Education Is Worth Fighting For

Students learn persistence — and how to work through failure — during a class they look forward to every week.

Legislature Approves Bill To Protect Against Sex-Based Discrimination Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2018

Legislature Approves Bill To Protect Against Sex-Based Discrimination

The measure was weakened in conference committee, but supporters say it’s an important first step.

Students Create Visions Of Their Communities With Murals Katie Boon/Civil Beat

Students Create Visions Of Their Communities With Murals

Mentor program seeks to turn youths into “visual storytellers that are grounded in place and in culture.”

Feds: Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Kids Suspended Far More Often Ethan Porter

Feds: Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Kids Suspended Far More Often

New federal data shows continuing stark racial disparities in school disciplinary measures.