The pandemic is allowing private instructors to offer small group lessons to parents who are wary of children returning to school campuses — and who can afford it.

Most neighbor island schools will now start with all distance learning as HSTA pressures the administration.

Parents may have to sign off that they “voluntarily assume the risk” of their child contracting COVID-19 in the classroom.

University researchers have produced estimates, visualized by The New York Times, that show how school size relates to COVID-19 infection rates.

The modified start follows a strong union-led push to provide more time for more teacher training and preparation.

The pandemic is spurring candidates to focus on how the Legislature and DOE will use limited funding for safety measures and access to distance learning.

The proposal still must be approved by the state Board of Education.

All three candidates to replace Councilman Joey Manahan have experience in government.

The state Department of Education is facing an $84 million budget hole in the coming year.