Students in my “Participation in Democracy” class have to tackle a project to change their community. This time the choice was simple.

With a pivotal Supreme Court case pending, firing up the devoted seems less important than convincing non-members to join.

Students talk about rail and Ewa Beach issues with three legislators who provided lessons in contrasting styles.

I wanted my Campbell High students to hear firsthand from their legislators, but only Matt LoPresti answered the call.

Some people think the internet will ruin young minds, but it’s a tool that teachers must learn to use properly.

Christina Kishimoto will have her work cut out for her when she becomes the state’s new superintendent of education Aug. 1.

At the end of every school year, teachers look around and see colleagues who won’t be coming back.

A 13.6 percent raise over four years is most welcome. Perhaps the union’s aggressive, out-in-the-open negotiations helped.