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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.