Abuse protections sought for Hawaii’s homeschooled children
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/04/11/hawaii-news/abuse-protections-sought-for-hawaiis-homeschooled-children/
Education
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/maui-prep-policies-for-transgender-students-face-legal-scrutiny/
Abuse protections sought for Hawaii’s homeschooled children
Homeschooled Hawaii children might be required to appear periodically in public school if an idea discussed Wednesday by a legislative...
Schools And Communities Can Help Children Bounce Back After Distressing Wildfires One study found that despite experiencing profound loss, many children express an eagerness to rebuild.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/schools-and-communities-can-help-children-bounce-back-after-distressing-wildfires/
Hilo High Debate Team Wins Second Place at State Debate Tournament Vikings are the only neighbor island public school team competing at States
Hilo High Debate Team Wins Second Place at State Debate Tournament Vikings are the only neighbor island public school team...
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/hawai%ca%bbi-is-failing-special-education-students-federal-cuts-could-make-it-worse/
Waiakea Intermediate robotics team heading to world championships
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/04/07/hawaii-news/waiakea-intermediate-robotics-team-heading-to-world-championships/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaiʻi HS class of ‘24 ties record 86% grad rate, college enrollment up
High school graduates of the class of 2024 excelled in numerous academic areas of study and matched the class of...
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/04/its-your-money-school-sex-abuse-case-from-the-70s-could-cost-state-330k/
Hawaiʻi HS class of ‘24 ties record 86% grad rate, college enrollment up
Hawaiʻi HS class of ‘24 ties record 86% grad rate, college enrollment up High school graduates of the class of...
Graduation ceremony dates, times and locations for the Class of 2025
The Hawai‘i State Department of Education has announced graduation ceremony dates, times and locations for the Class of 2025. A...
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.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/state-collects-money-from-home-builders-for-new-schools-its-never-spent-a-dime/
Parker School teacher wins national honor
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/03/26/features/community-connection/parker-school-teacher-wins-national-honor/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Transgender Students Have Strong Protections In Hawaiʻi. That May Not Last A private school on Maui is restricting transgender students’ access to bathrooms and sports teams. Some advocates are worried that more schools might follow.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/transgender-students-have-strong-protections-in-hawai%ca%bbi-that-may-not-last/
State Public Charter School Commission Votes to Not Renew Kamalani Academy Charter Contract
HONOLULU- The Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission voted unanimously at its General Business Meeting on March 13, 2025, to...
New preschool to be built near ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/03/19/hawaii-news/new-preschool-to-be-built-near-imiloa-astronomy-center/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
UH Hilo has new plan to help boost enrollment
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/03/18/hawaii-news/uh-hilo-has-new-plan-to-help-boost-enrollment/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Lee Cataluna: A Long Day On The Job With Hawaiʻi’s Head Of Schools Superintendent Keith Hayashi really gets around the district in one 12-hour day. We tagged along.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/lee-cataluna-a-long-day-on-the-job-with-hawai%ca%bbis-head-of-schools/
Hawaiian immersion schools are standing firm in uncertain times
https://www.westhawaiitoday.com/2025/03/17/hawaii-news/hawaiian-immersion-schools-are-standing-firm-in-uncertain-times/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=daily_news
Hawaiʻi School Libraries Are Shrinking When Students May Need Them Most The number of school librarians in Hawaiʻi has declined dramatically over the past 20 years, despite an increased need to help students navigate misinformation and digital learning.
https://www.civilbeat.org/2025/03/hawai%ca%bbi-school-libraries-are-shrinking-when-students-may-need-them-most/
