Education

Feds Want To Protect Hawaiʻi Female Athletes. Let’s Show Them How Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Feds Want To Protect Hawaiʻi Female Athletes. Let’s Show Them How

Campbell High’s class action lawsuit has shown that female athletes in the state face real problems. We need help from readers to ferret out issues at other schools.

It’s Your Money: Blocking Religious Clubs At Schools Could Cost Hawaiʻi $100k Cory Lum/Civil Beat

It’s Your Money: Blocking Religious Clubs At Schools Could Cost Hawaiʻi $100k

A lawsuit filed last year claims the education department violated a religious organization’s First Amendment rights by preventing the group from using school facilities.

Shootz! A Kailua Crossing Guard’s Dedication To Keeping Kids Safe David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025

Shootz! A Kailua Crossing Guard’s Dedication To Keeping Kids Safe

Elsie Miyashiro has worked as a school traffic monitor at Kainalu Elementary for more than a decade.

Senators Question Qualifications Of Governor’s Picks For Education Board  David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Senators Question Qualifications Of Governor’s Picks For Education Board 

Gov. Josh Green withdrew one of his nominees to the Board of Education the day before senators were set to vote on his confirmation.

Maui Prep Policies For Transgender Students Face Legal Scrutiny Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

Maui Prep Policies For Transgender Students Face Legal Scrutiny

The ACLU of Hawaiʻi says Maui Prep’s proposed policies for transgender students violate state anti-discrimination laws.

Hawaiʻi Is Failing Special Education Students. Federal Cuts Could Make It Worse Civil Beat Photo Illustration/April Estrellon/Adobe Stock

Hawaiʻi Is Failing Special Education Students. Federal Cuts Could Make It Worse

Families and researchers say possible funding cuts and reduced federal oversight could make it harder for special education students to receive the services they need in schools.

Hawaiʻi Is Ramping Up Measles Vaccination Campaign Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2021

Hawaiʻi Is Ramping Up Measles Vaccination Campaign

A new emergency rule would allow students to receive the measles vaccine without giving up their religious exemptions in schools.

It’s Your Money: School Sex Abuse Case From The ’70s Could Cost State $330K Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025

It’s Your Money: School Sex Abuse Case From The ’70s Could Cost State $330K

The state has already settled two other lawsuits filed by former students at Highlands Intermediate School.

State Collects Money From Home Builders For New Schools. It’s Never Spent a Dime Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

State Collects Money From Home Builders For New Schools. It’s Never Spent a Dime

Lawmakers and housing advocates say the fee should be eliminated because the state hasn’t used the money. DOE says the rules on spending it are too restrictive.

It’s Your Money: School Harassment Case Could Cost Hawaiʻi Taxpayers $150K Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

It’s Your Money: School Harassment Case Could Cost Hawaiʻi Taxpayers $150K

Stevenson Middle School Principal Katherine Balatico sued the education department for failing to protect her and her family after they received death threats through her job.