In an effort to address the state’s chronic teacher shortage, a new initiative offers scholarships and support to help long-term subs become licensed teachers.

Compulsory union dues are a thing of the past due to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. But some say a pro-union culture in the islands will prevail.

While the Department of Education provides meals on summer school campuses, other efforts are afoot to deliver food to nonschool venues.

The last weeks of the school year were hard on some Big Island schools, and there’s concern about what’ll happen when they reopen Aug. 6.

The ongoing volcanic lava flow is raising many issues for students and their families.

Islander Scholars aren’t necessarily the highest academic achievers. They’re just good kids who define strong character.

About $1 million in state and federal funds were awarded to 13 public schools for creative projects to boost student learning and involvement.

The shortage is widespread across the state, but especially in rural areas.

UPDATED: In its endorsement of challenger Sherry Campagna, the union sharply criticized Gabbard’s human rights record because of her stance on Syria.

Nearly a year into the job, Superintendent Christina Kishimoto received mainly top ratings in her year-end evaluation.

Chris Timos helps kids straddle both Pacific Island and American cultures as they adjust to school in this small Arkansas town.

Local schools are betting that building strong relationships with students and families can pave the way for academic success.