The issue of whether 3 feet is adequate spacing between desks in certain instances caused the Board of Education to seek further clarification from the DOE.

The Hawaii DOE is also adjusting school bus plan options to account for the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Hawaii Keiki program to expand school-based health options for students started a health hotline after schools closed because of the pandemic.

The panel discussion highlighted how Hawaii leaders have an opportunity to “build up something that is more equitable and fair and just.”

Individual public schools have until Wednesday to decide whether students will be on campus full time in the fall, or whether they will offer a different learning model.

A bill strengthening Hawaii student journalists’ First Amendment protections was near crossing the finish line.

In total, three veteran complex area superintendents are retiring from DOE.

The framework includes basic safeguards for health and safety and instructional and training time.

Kili Namauu’s confirmation to a second term was not automatic, stalling when the Legislature was last back in session in May.