Beth Fukumoto: Legislature Is Doing The Right Thing On Dyslexia
Forty-nine states have formally defined dyslexia in statute. We haven’t. Now, the Legislature is...
Apr 14, 2026
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$100K Tab For Failed Hawaiʻi Island Charter School May Fall To Taxpayers
“It’s not going to change the whole state overnight,” said David Sun-Miyashiro, executive director...
Apr 13, 2026
Construction bill advances amid support, labor concerns
A proposal to overhaul how Hawaii builds public schools is advancing at the state Capitol, as...
Apr 06, 2026
Column: Create work pathways that enable locals to remain, thrive
A future in Hawaii — with my family, the ocean and the mountains, opportunities to live and...
Mar 12, 2026
Bill could place additional support in math classrooms
A bill advancing at the state Capitol would establish a statewide numeracy coaching program in...
Mar 05, 2026
Free event to showcase dozens of local schools for parents, students
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – A free event scheduled for Sunday aims to help Honolulu parents...
Jan 23, 2026
Hawaiʻi Charter Schools Need Facilities. Could The DOE Be A Solution?
Ongoing concerns about enrollment shouldn’t prevent charters from growing in areas where there’s...
Dec 26, 2025
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,...
Oct 29, 2025
Achievement Gap in STEM Widens Between Girls and Boys in Hawaiʻi Schools
The pandemic erased years of progress in erasing the performance difference between boys and girls...
Sep 08, 2025
Data Dive: Only Half Of Hawaiʻi High School Seniors Apply For Financial Aid
The state has seen a boost recently in the application rate for federal financial aid, but it...
Jul 07, 2025