Charging elementary and middle school students $4.75 for lunch would be a huge hit to working families, advocates say.

Some principals and state leaders are hopeful that a new preschool in Kapolei will chart a path for other nonprofits and private schools interested in operating public charter programs.

The department has included bottled water in its accounting for locally produced food.

The state health department is warning that more unvaccinated students could put children at higher risk for infections like measles.

An alternative site is now proposed at Mililani High School, but it could require more state funding.

Some lawmakers and advocates say schools need more help with funding gaps, especially after federal assistance expired this fall.

There are good reasons to support pre-K education without resorting to unsupported claims.

Growing enrollment and providing mental health services remain a top priority for schools, although teachers believe students are better positioned to learn this year.

While new transparency measures are proposed, some groups want more input.

Additional security will be on the high school campus for the remainder of the week.