Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Free School Meals Are Popular. Hawaiʻi Isn’t Sold.
Three years after lawmakers first considered making school meals free for all kids, students and teachers are still pushing for change.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
More Hawaiʻi Students Are Prepped For College. Will They Attend?
Hawaiʻi has been pushing for more college and career readiness for high school students, but college enrollment is stagnant.
Courtesy Josh DeWeerd
$100K Tab For Failed Hawaiʻi Island Charter School May Fall To Taxpayers
The case raises questions about whether the state could be on the hook for millions of dollars if other charter schools close.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Computerized Cadavers: Hawaiʻi Students With Medical Ambitions Get Hands On
Old school knowledge is being presented in new-fangled ways.
Craig Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Hawaiʻi Storms: Governor Orders Oʻahu Shutdown Friday
Public schools, parks, libraries and most government offices on Oʻahu will close amid forecasts of heavy rain and strong winds.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
As Climate Change Threatens Student Athlete Safety, States Try To Adapt
But some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2026
Early Education Bill Gutted, Replaced With School Leadership Restrictions
Language from one of the Senate education chair’s failed bills suddenly reappeared in an unrelated piece of legislation. Critics say that could be unconstitutional.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2025
Hawaiʻi School Contract Failures Triggered Holdup Of $30M+ For Meals
Scrutiny of Hawaiʻi school contracting comes as lawmakers raise more questions about the costs of producing school lunches.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019
Police Use Of Pepper Spray At Hawaiʻi School Boosts Calls For Counselors
Some community members say the incident at a Kapolei Middle School underscores the need for behavioral health staff at the state’s public schools.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2025
Should Hawaiʻi Pay More For Teachers With Master’s Degrees?
Teachers with master’s degrees have a higher starting salary than those with bachelor’s degrees, but research suggests these degrees may not improve educator quality.