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.

Teachers and advocates say art is important for students’ mental health and development, but it’s not a high priority for the state.

The Department of Education offered a $2,000 advance to educators who didn’t receive their paychecks earlier this week.

In his self-evaluation, Keith Hayashi says he wants to change contracting methods and use DOE lands more efficiently.

About 2,900 students who rely on bus service didn’t have it when the school year began. Many still don’t.

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.

Eight states now provide free lunches regardless of income, making kids better prepared to learn. Hawaii is not one of them yet.

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.

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.

The department announced last-minute cancelations for the third year in a row amid an ongoing shortage of school bus drivers.