Castle High School senior Haliʻa Tom-Jardine has seen firsthand what happens when her classmates can’t afford lunch: embarrassment, followed by lethargy and shorter attention spans in class. Fewer students are facing these challenges after lawmakers set aside nearly $4 million to increase access to free school meals last spring. The Hawaiʻi Department of Education has … Continue reading Free School Meals Are Popular. Hawaiʻi Isn’t Sold.