May 2010

Features
	Grading the Public Schools: The 2010 Grades Once again, we've ranked more than 250 public schools across the state, using data from the state Department of Education. How does your school measure up? Michael Keany
	The Maryland Lesson Hawaii’s public schools clearly need to improve. We take a look at the No. 1 public education system in the nation, to see what success looks like. What can we learn from Maryland’s example? Michael Keany
	Caught in Between Thousands of people are caring for their children and elderly parents simultaneously. Here are the stories of kamaaina who are coping with this challenge. Jana Wolff, Additional Reporting by Jennifer Sudick
	Bugs in the System The next time you have maple syrup with your pancakes, thank the Bishop Museum's world-class entomology collection. Here's why. Lavonne Leong

Departments
Editor's Page: Editor's Page: Spring Forward	Archive »
This spring brings changes at HONOLULU Magazine, to our staff and our pages. A. Kam Napier
Letters: Feedback	Archive »
...on Hawaii 5-0, family court, and Hawaii's salaries.
Calabash: Why We Cover Public Schools The Way We Do	Archive »
Some people in the public school establishment question why we are so critical of the schools. We answer some of those challenges here. A. Kam Napier
Calabash: Aloha, Lost!	Archive »
Hawaii says “Aloha Oe” to the cast and crew of the ABC hit mystery series, Lost. Mariah Schiaretti
At Home: Go With the Flow	Archive »
Self-watering, self-fertilizing and small, aquaponic gardens are ideal for island living. John Wright
Our Town: Celebrations	Archive »
The East West center turns 50 while the Honolulu Community College turns 90. Mariah Schiaretti
Around Town: Things to do in May in Hawaii	Archive »
This month celebrate Mom, watch a baby crawling contest, browse books by local authors or check out centuries old European lace. Tiffany Hill
Food: C is for Community	Archive »
There’s a new CSA box on the block. Lavonne Leong
Food: A Fresh Idea for Feeding the Hungry	Archive »
Sheila Sarhangi
Shopping: Shine On	Archive »
Honolulu goldsmith Jason Dow is gaining international recognition, winning a 2010 Saul Bell Design Award. Kathryn Drury Wagner
Music Review: CD Reviews: The Throwdowns and Linus	Archive »
Reviews of albums, Don't Slow Down and White Marks on a White Wall. Michael Keany
Entertainment: Field Guide: Fresh Ideas for Pau Hana	Archive »
Instead of hitting the bar after work, why not try something new? We found five relaxing pau hana happenings. Tiffany Hill
Entertainment: Birth of a Tradition	Archive »
The Na Hoku O Hawaii Music Festival will debut this May. Mariah Schiaretti
Books: Queen of Green	Archive »
Saving Earth through simple everyday choices. Jen Tadaki Catanzariti
Books: One in a Million	Archive »
Kaui Hart Hemmings beat the literary odds. Kathryn Drury Wagner
Sports: Taking Aim	Archive »
Once dominated by a macho image, archery is turning into a family-friendly sport. Mariah Schiaretti
History: A Family's Kuleana	Archive »
Caring for the bones at the Royal Mausoleum is a responsibility passed down through generations. Christine Hitt
Environment: On the Move	Archive »
Nene are doing so well on Kauai, some may be moved to help repopulate other islands. Sheila Sarhangi
Dining: Dining: Eat, Memory	Archive »
Sometimes the newer the restaurants are, the more familiar they seem. John Heckathorn
From Our Files	Archive »
May archives Tiffany Hill
Afterthoughts: Afterthoughts: Shipping of Fools	Archive »
Mankind has walked on the moon. Cured polio. Created incredible technologies, from the printing press to the Internet. But still, we cannot ship a cardboard box to Hawaii. Kathryn Drury Wagner

May 2010

Features

Grading the Public Schools: The 2010 Grades

The Maryland Lesson

Caught in Between

Bugs in the System

Departments