James Urbaniak/DOE/2023
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
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.
Megan Tagami/Civil Beat/2024
‘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.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
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.
Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
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.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024
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.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
Hawaii’s New School Board Chair Has Played A Big Role In Public Education Reforms
Roy Takumi initiated significant changes in school funding and oversight during his time in the Legislature.
Courtesy: Kiara Pajarillo
Hawaii Pushes To Ensure High Schoolers Learn About Money Management
The Department of Education wants to include financial literacy in students’ individual transition plans for career planning.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024
New Hawaii Charter School Wants To Prep Kids For A Future Where AI Is ‘Central In Our Lives’
The opening of Kulia Academy in Kalihi comes at a time when many other schools in the state are grappling with how to incorporate artificial intelligence into classroom lessons and address possible misuse of the technology.