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.
          
        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.
          
        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.
          
        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.
          
        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.
          
        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.
          
        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.
          
        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.
          
        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.
          
        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.