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Data Shows A Dramatic Difference In Test Scores Between Hawaii Schools David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Data Shows A Dramatic Difference In Test Scores Between Hawaii Schools

Statewide numbers suggest student test scores have flatlined in Hawaii in recent years, but results for individual schools show significant changes.

Panic Buttons For Schools? Hawaii Has A New System To Deal With Violence David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Panic Buttons For Schools? Hawaii Has A New System To Deal With Violence

The $7 million mobile security system also can be used by top state officials and lawmakers.

Board Of Education Restores Cuts For School Learning Centers Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022

Board Of Education Restores Cuts For School Learning Centers

After strong public opposition the proposed budget cuts, DOE will continue to request state funding to support school learning centers.

Kids May Lose After-School Options Under Hawaii’s DOE Budget Cuts Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

Kids May Lose After-School Options Under Hawaii’s DOE Budget Cuts

The $2.3 billion budget, which will be presented to the Board of Education on Thursday, would eliminate funding for school learning centers statewide.

Job Cuts Could ‘Permanently Impact’ Hawaii’s Struggling Libraries David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

Job Cuts Could ‘Permanently Impact’ Hawaii’s Struggling Libraries

Maintaining regular branch hours and keeping patrons safe is already a challenge for stretched-thin library workers.

Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023

Most Hawaii Schools Have Gardens — But Few Kids Can Eat What They Grow

A state program that helped schools meet food safety standards ended during the pandemic and it can be daunting for campuses to tackle the requirements on their own.

Settlements Recommended For Honolulu Liquor Commission And Police Lawsuits Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2019

Settlements Recommended For Honolulu Liquor Commission And Police Lawsuits

The City Council still needs to approve the $670,000 settlement over a lawsuit against the liquor commission and $150,000 for the family of a girl who was arrested.

After-School Clubs Are Helping Kids Steer Clear Of Violence In West Oahu Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2024

After-School Clubs Are Helping Kids Steer Clear Of Violence In West Oahu

Sports and extracurricular activities can help kids build a sense of community pride — and show them a better life is possible.

State Thinks Its Multimillion-Dollar Food Hub Is Finally Happening David Croxford/Civil Beat/2024

State Thinks Its Multimillion-Dollar Food Hub Is Finally Happening

The Whitmore Village facility will include specialized ag equipment and DOE's centralized kitchen.

Some Hawaii Schools Ban Cell Phones In Class. Should More Follow? Anthony Quintano/Civil Beat

Some Hawaii Schools Ban Cell Phones In Class. Should More Follow?

Educators are concerned about the impact of cell phones on academics and student mental health but struggle to limit their use.