Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi’s Childcare Shortage Is One Of The Nation’s Worst
Hawaiʻi has one of the nation’s biggest shortages of licensed childcare programs, according to a national study.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Teachers Take Learning Outside In Summer Workshop
A workshop for Mānoa educators highlighted how schools can incorporate more games and outdoor activities to teach their students about the environment.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Robotics Teams Are Shrinking. Students Say They’re More Important Than Ever
Robotics programs are struggling to find the coaching and funding they need to survive as students and lawmakers search for unique solutions to sustain schools’ teams.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Bets Millions That Students Will Eat Way More Eggs
The Agribusiness Development Corp. is closing in on a $4.7 million land purchase in Wahiawā for a highly specialized facility to crack eggs.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Native Hawaiian Teens Learn To ‘Make Change’ For The Islands
Youth from across the islands — and the continent — participated in a mock legislative event last week aimed at engaging students in shaping Hawai‘i’s future.
Courtesy: Karen de Brum
Lānaʻi School Relies On Temporary Power Lines For Years
The education department did not provide a timeframe for when Lānaʻi High and Elementary would receive permanent repairs to its electrical system.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Eric Stinton: Here’s How To Approach Using AI In Schools
AI instruction should be harm-reduction through educating students about the pitfalls.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Report: Teen Pregnancy Is Down But So Are Test Scores
Hawaiʻi ranks in the bottom third of states for academic and economic outcomes for kids, even as it posted improvements in other areas.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Civil Beat Reporter Wins National Award For Swimming Lessons Coverage
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children under 15 in Hawaiʻi. Megan Tagami’s story revealed how little is being done to help children get the life-saving lessons they need.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Artificial Intelligence Is Here To Stay. Are Hawaiʻi Schools Ready?
From preschoolers to high school seniors, Hawaiʻi students share how artificial intelligence is shaping their learning and plans for the future.