‘Ethnomathematics’ proponents argue that math instruction is overly abstract and disconnected from student experience.

But education advocates said the Legislature did little to address problems such as school bus driver shortages, fire safety and the need for more preschool teachers.

Roy Takumi initiated significant changes in school funding and oversight during his time in the Legislature.

The Department of Education wants to include financial literacy in students' individual transition plans for career planning.

The opening of Kulia Academy in Kalihi comes at a time when many other schools in the state are grappling with how to incorporate artificial intelligence into classroom lessons and address possible misuse of the technology.

Students at Lahainaluna High School say they're searching for normalcy after the pandemic moved their freshman year online and the fires disrupted their senior year.

Some advocates are concerned that dissolving the School Facilities Authority could hinder the state's ability to construct more pre-kindergarten classrooms.

But what's the long-term solution here? Stronger gun control laws, more campus security and knowing the warning signs aren't simple to do.

Former state Rep. Roy Takumi will now lead the volunteer board tasked with setting policy and overseeing Hawaii's public school system.

The temporary school, which began hosting classes this month, was built in only 95 days.