Hawaiʻi’s public schools have improved teacher retention and reduced vacancy rates since the Covid-19 pandemic, but are relying heavily on emergency hires.

The Hawaiʻi DOE offers at least $10,000 to special education teachers to fill open positions, but most schools have reported worsening shortages.

DOE has recently stepped up its oversight of high school sports, but parents say they want more information on how female athletes are treated.

It’s unclear how well-equipped other state and federal departments are to take over the Education Department’s responsibilities. 

Schools have fewer bus drivers than before the Covid-19 pandemic, but statewide costs for student transportation have increased.

A parent’s complaint after a class conversation about Charlie Kirk highlights the larger challenges schools face in teaching government and current events.

DOE Superintendent Keith Hayashi also could see his salary rise up to $400,900 by the end of the decade if he continues to get good performance reviews.

Superintendent Keith Hayashi’s salary could increase 60% by 2029 under a new contract up for approval Wednesday.

The lawsuit against the well-endowed Hawaiian school insists the goal is to force racial integration but there’s more of an undercurrent here.

The Kipona Scholarship is Kamehameha’s third-largest external financial aid program.