Education

Hawaiʻi Charter Schools Need Facilities. Could The DOE Be A Solution? Charter schools are the only growing sector of Hawaiʻi education, but limited funding and campus space has prevented schools from expanding and meeting families’ demands.

December 26, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/12/hawai%ca%bbi-charter-schools-need-facilities-could-the-doe-be-a-solution/

Volunteers Oversee Hawaiʻi Charter Schools. The State Has Little Say Over Them Volunteer boards oversee the academics and finances of Hawaiʻi charter schools. But the state has limited influence over who serves on those boards or how they hold schools accountable.

December 24, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/12/volunteers-oversee-hawaii-charter-schools-the-state-has-little-say-over-them/

Kamehameha Schools Trustee Finalists Are Walking Into A Challenging Future Three men are seeking to lead one of the country’s largest charitable trusts.

December 22, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/12/kamehameha-schools-trustee-finalists-challenging-future/

Hawaiʻi Charter Schools Promised A New Model. Did They Succeed? Hawaiʻi’s charter schools pledged to improve public education through more innovation and family engagement. Three decades later, they’ve gained momentum but still lag in some traditional measures of success.

December 22, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/12/hawaii-charter-schools-promised-new-model/

Nearly Half Of DOE’s New Teacher Hires Are Not Licensed To Teach Hawaiʻi’s public schools have improved teacher retention and reduced vacancy rates since the Covid-19 pandemic, but are relying heavily on emergency hires.

December 12, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/12/nearly-half-new-teacher-hires-unlicensed/

Neal Milner: Sometimes Classroom Discussions Get Messy — As They Should Schools need to find a way to hash out everyday disagreements without invoking formal policies or legalities.

December 3, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/12/neal-milner-sometimes-classroom-discussions-get-messy-as-they-should/

Eric Stinton: Be Tough On Public Education, But Also Be Thankful For It When people care enough to criticize you thoughtfully, be grateful they don’t just dismiss you outright.

December 1, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/12/eric-stinton-be-tough-on-public-education-but-also-be-thankful-for-it/

High teacher turnover challenges Hawaii public schools

November 26, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/26/hawaii-news/high-teacher-turnover-challenges-hawaii-public-schools/

Bonuses Aren’t Solving Hawaiʻi’s Special Education Teacher Shortage The Hawaiʻi DOE offers at least $10,000 to special education teachers to fill open positions, but most schools have reported worsening shortages.

November 25, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/bonuses-arent-solving-hawaiis-special-education-teacher-shortage/

Education

Hawai‘i DOE Wants $83,000 To Provide Data On Gender Equity In Schools DOE has recently stepped up its oversight of high school sports, but parents say they want more information on how female athletes are treated.

November 20, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/hawaii-doe-wants-83000-to-provide-data-on-gender-equity-in-schools/

Education

Superintendent’s Report to the Board of Education

November 14, 2025 0

In the November 2025 report to the Board of Education (BOE), Superintendent Keith Hayashi began with an update on the...

Hawaiʻi DOE Spending More On Buses For Fewer Students Schools have fewer bus drivers than before the Covid-19 pandemic, but statewide costs for student transportation have increased.

November 13, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/hawaii-doe-spending-more-on-buses-for-fewer-students/

What’s Controversial? Teachers Grapple With Free Speech In Hawaiʻi Schools A parent’s complaint after a class conversation about Charlie Kirk highlights the larger challenges schools face in teaching government and current events.

November 10, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/whats-controversial-teachers-grapple-with-free-speech-in-hawaii-schools/

UH Hilo gets $15M for improvements

November 9, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/09/hawaii-news/uh-hilo-gets-15m-for-improvements/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news

Irwin, Kazama laud launch of new pilot program

November 8, 2025 0

https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/11/08/community/irwin-kazama-laud-launch-of-new-pilot-program/

Hawaiʻi Schools Chief Gets $45,000 Raise As His 4-Year Contract Is Renewed 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.

November 6, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/hawaii-schools-chief-gets-45000-raise-as-4-year-contract-renewed/

Education

DOE’s Top Leader Could Get Big Pay Raise Superintendent Keith Hayashi’s salary could increase 60% by 2029 under a new contract up for approval Wednesday.

November 4, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/11/does-top-leader-could-get-big-pay-raise/

Kamehameha Ending Scholarships For Students Attending Other Schools The Kipona Scholarship is Kamehameha’s third-largest external financial aid program.

October 30, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/kamehameha-ending-scholarships-for-students-attending-other-schools/

Hawaiʻi Is Making A Big Push To Increase College Enrollment. Will It Work? A new program offers Hawaiʻi seniors guaranteed admissions to nine University of Hawaiʻi campuses, but advocates say more needs to be done if UH really wants to reach more disadvantaged students.

October 29, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/hawaii-is-making-a-big-push-to-increase-college-enrollment-will-it-work/

Viral Bullying Videos Are Sign Of Bigger Problem In Hawaiʻi Schools Social media is amplifying conflicts and normalizing bad behavior as teens film fights and post them online to draw hundreds of views and comments.

October 27, 2025 0

https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/10/viral-bullying-videos-are-sign-of-bigger-problem-in-hawai%ca%bbi-schools/

Education

Hawaiʻi Charter Schools Need Facilities. Could The DOE Be A Solution? Charter schools are the only growing sector of Hawaiʻi education, but limited funding and campus space has prevented schools from expanding and meeting families’ demands.

Volunteers Oversee Hawaiʻi Charter Schools. The State Has Little Say Over Them Volunteer boards oversee the academics and finances of Hawaiʻi charter schools. But the state has limited influence over who serves on those boards or how they hold schools accountable.

Kamehameha Schools Trustee Finalists Are Walking Into A Challenging Future Three men are seeking to lead one of the country’s largest charitable trusts.

Hawaiʻi Charter Schools Promised A New Model. Did They Succeed? Hawaiʻi’s charter schools pledged to improve public education through more innovation and family engagement. Three decades later, they’ve gained momentum but still lag in some traditional measures of success.

Nearly Half Of DOE’s New Teacher Hires Are Not Licensed To Teach Hawaiʻi’s public schools have improved teacher retention and reduced vacancy rates since the Covid-19 pandemic, but are relying heavily on emergency hires.

Neal Milner: Sometimes Classroom Discussions Get Messy — As They Should Schools need to find a way to hash out everyday disagreements without invoking formal policies or legalities.

Eric Stinton: Be Tough On Public Education, But Also Be Thankful For It When people care enough to criticize you thoughtfully, be grateful they don’t just dismiss you outright.

High teacher turnover challenges Hawaii public schools

Bonuses Aren’t Solving Hawaiʻi’s Special Education Teacher Shortage The Hawaiʻi DOE offers at least $10,000 to special education teachers to fill open positions, but most schools have reported worsening shortages.

Hawai‘i DOE Wants $83,000 To Provide Data On Gender Equity In Schools DOE has recently stepped up its oversight of high school sports, but parents say they want more information on how female athletes are treated.

Superintendent’s Report to the Board of Education

Hawaiʻi DOE Spending More On Buses For Fewer Students Schools have fewer bus drivers than before the Covid-19 pandemic, but statewide costs for student transportation have increased.

What’s Controversial? Teachers Grapple With Free Speech In Hawaiʻi Schools A parent’s complaint after a class conversation about Charlie Kirk highlights the larger challenges schools face in teaching government and current events.

UH Hilo gets $15M for improvements

Irwin, Kazama laud launch of new pilot program

Hawaiʻi Schools Chief Gets $45,000 Raise As His 4-Year Contract Is Renewed 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.

DOE’s Top Leader Could Get Big Pay Raise Superintendent Keith Hayashi’s salary could increase 60% by 2029 under a new contract up for approval Wednesday.

Kamehameha Ending Scholarships For Students Attending Other Schools The Kipona Scholarship is Kamehameha’s third-largest external financial aid program.

Hawaiʻi Is Making A Big Push To Increase College Enrollment. Will It Work? A new program offers Hawaiʻi seniors guaranteed admissions to nine University of Hawaiʻi campuses, but advocates say more needs to be done if UH really wants to reach more disadvantaged students.

Viral Bullying Videos Are Sign Of Bigger Problem In Hawaiʻi Schools Social media is amplifying conflicts and normalizing bad behavior as teens film fights and post them online to draw hundreds of views and comments.

30 Volcano Households Better Prepared to Protect Water Supplies During Ongoing Kīlauea Activity

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Tiger Fun Day at Panaʻewa Zoo Set for July 11

commitment to reduce injuries and fatalities resulting from motor vehicle crashes, the Hawai‘i Police Department

A Baby Coyote Was Covered Head to Toe in Cactus Spines. Then Rescuers Stepped In

Kamehameha Pharmacy…..This Rural Hawaiʻi Pharmacy Was A Lifeline For Seniors. Now It’s Gone Loss of the Kohala drug store is symbolic of the healthcare access issues affecting remote regions of the state.

FORMER HONOLULU CITY AND COUNTY EMPLOYEE CHARGED IN ALLEGED $800,000 HAWAIʻI FOODBANK FRAUD SCHEME

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