Education

Parker School rising senior Oscar Amos advanced through 10 rounds of the national Lincoln-Douglas debate competition earlier this month, placing among the top 33 debaters across the nation.

Interim director at Laupāhoehoe Community Public Charter did not renew contracts for three educators despite significant teacher turn over and just before a new director starts on July 1.

Partnership with Get Ready Hawai‘i strengthens support for West Hawai‘i keiki and ʻohana. Culminates on Aug. 2 with End-of-Summer Celebration in front of Regal Theater.

Kaia Fujinaka plans to major in kinesiology at California Polytechnic State University, where she will continue her research in biomechanics, motor control and rehabilitation science, seeking a future in occupational therapy.

Diversity and culture are on display in this week’s top 10 things to do on the Big Island, from the types of events and activities happening to the people and places they represent.

The $7.4 million, 5-year subscription to EAB Navigate360 and EAB Edify will serve as the cornerstore of a new student success initiative at the university’s 10 campuses aimed at closing the achievement gap, improving student retention and increasing graduation rates.

Give your keiki the knowledge they need today to lead with strength tomorrow, and get essential information along with practical tools to prepare for disasters.

Kasie Kaleohano was selected as complex area superintendent for the Hilo-Waiākea Complex Area, while Leila Maeda-Kobayashi will serve as complex area superintendent for schools on Kauaʻi.

Hawaiʻi is setting the standard for other states in improving the quality of school meals, emphasizing local food sourcing, farm-to-school initiatives and fresh fruit and vegetable programs.

“I think the biggest impact of this termination is the loss of professional development opportunities for women. STEM is hemorrhaging women.” — Barbara Bruno of the University of Hawaiʻi

Celebrate World Ocean Day with “In the Wake of Whales,” a free video that dives into the captivating world of humpback whale migration and gives insights into the whales’ journey to Hawaiʻi.

The principal at Connections Public Charter School in Hilo said the teachers violated their own contract agreement. The teachers distributed flyers outlining their concerns before the start of a school day.

What’s on the agenda for the upcoming weekend and next week? Well, there’s art exhibits, concerts, workshops, festivals and a lot more. Check out this week’s top 10 now!

Hawai‘i Police Department, school resource officers and their partners host full day of fun and exciting events to celebrate graduates of 2025 Drug Abuse Resistance Education — or DARE — program.

Keiki can still register for nine weeks of immersive experiences in science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics this summer through the Hawaiʻi Keiki Museum.

A U.S. District Court blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the Department of Education that would eliminate 50% of workforce.

Dr. Pascale Creek Pinner makes history as the first female teacher from Hawaiʻi to be inducted into the National Teachers Hall of Fame, after a remarkable 37-year career fostering a love for science and learning in thousands of students.

The student was the recipient of the 2025 Masaki and Momoe Memorial Award.

In 32 videos, students shared the stories of trees and forests that helped shape their lives.

It’s a tragic statistic to think about but stark reminder to prioritize safety and exercise caution on state and county roadways during such a celebratory season while the Aloha State honors the class of 2025.