Legislation that bolsters the early learning office’s control over public pre-K also includes a substantial amount of funding to other DOE programs.

Some charter school leaders say the bill detracted from what’s most important: more funding for their schools.

A San Francisco company unveiled a new partnership with state education and business leaders to help school teachers afford to buy homes here.

Legislation that bolsters the early learning office’s control over public pre-K also includes a substantial amount of funding to other DOE programs.

About 8% of the state’s public school students are “English learners,” with the most common first languages being Ilocano, Chuukese, Marshallese and Tagalog.

A long-range DOE facilities plan has identified $7 billion in “top priority” capital needs, from adding more classrooms to repairing aging schools.

Christina Kishimoto mentioned the challenge of teacher retention in remote areas.

The fees on new residential developments in certain areas have proven controversial since they were authorized by the Legislature in 2007.

Damien Barcarse of the Big Island would bring Hawaiian language fluency and cultural knowledge to the position.

After a long absence, Hawaii’s education department is bringing back a committee to advise top leaders on how schools can comply with Title IX.

Versions of a measure giving the state some financial oversight of the schools have cleared both chambers. Opponents say it takes away their autonomy.

Policymakers say more transparency about current spending is needed before more public money is earmarked for schools.