2020 Private School Open House Guide
Plan your next campus visit with our list of private school open houses.
Education
Passing Notes With Hawai‘i Public School Teachers Jaimi Dennis and Liann Sanerivi
We put two people in a room to talk story, then stay out of the way.
How Did Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Rank in 2018–2019?
How did your school do?
Push for Preschool for All Hawai‘i Kids Receives Powerful New Supporters
Early childhood offers a critical opportunity for children to learn and grow in ways that help them thrive throughout their lives. Yet Hawai‘i politicians have been debating universal preschool for decades and the first public classes just started six years ago. Will this be the year big expansion happens?
Even With the New Push for Universal Preschool, Families With Younger Kids Will Still Struggle
Even with the new push for universal preschool, families with younger kids will still struggle.
2020 Hawai‘i College Guide
(Sponsored) Your guide to navigating the admissions process, financial aid applications, preparing for college, building a network and more.
Quote Unquote: Meet Kamehameha Schools Newest Trustee, Crystal Rose
Kamehameha Schools latest trustee went from student boarder to powerful attorney who helped change the institution.
Food For Thought: Hawai‘i’s Public School Lunches Are Changing in a Big Way
There is something cooking in Hawai‘i’s public schools, and that’s unusual.
How Hawaiian Immersion Programs Are Inspiring Public School Students
Learning centers and Hawaiian language immersion are among the programs that show that Hawai‘i public schools reach far beyond test scores and letter grades.
The Bottom Line: How the Hawai‘i DOE Gets and Spends its Money
The state Department of Education manages a $1.99 billion operating budget. But how is that budget funded?
Meatballs, Dorms and Line Dancing—What the Hell’s Up With Aloha Tower?
Hawai‘i Pacific University’s move to Aloha Tower Marketplace and Waterfront and Pioneer plazas is a real cliffhanger. What’s next?
How Did Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Rank in 2017–2018?
Since 2003, HONOLULU Magazine has been publishing a chart that ranks Hawai‘i’s public schools.
Inside HONOLULU: Why Do We Rate Public Schools?
I have this conversation every year on the streets of O‘ahu. Here is my answer.
Insider’s Guide to Honolulu Museums
46 cool things to try at O‘ahu’s museums.
O‘ahu Museum Ideas: Sit in a 19th Century Trial at Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center
The center brings the law to life in a courtroom restored to what it looked like in 1913, with an exhibit depicting the effects of martial law in the Islands.
2019 Hawai‘i College Guide
(Sponsored) Your guide to navigating the admissions process, financial aid applications, preparing for college, avoiding the Freshman 15, building a network and more. Plus, get an insider perspective on studying abroad.
How Did Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Rank in 2016–2017?
We’ve ranked Hawai‘i’s public schools from the best-performing to the worst, using official state Department of Education data. How does your school measure up?
How Hawai‘i’s Schools Are Tackling Chronic Absenteeism
A prime predictor of future economic and emotional instability, and even prison time, chronic absenteeism affects large numbers of Hawai‘i public school students. Last school year, nearly 27,000 students got in trouble for missing too much school. Helping them show up consistently will take a community effort.
Can Hawai‘i’s Latest Schools Superintendent Reform Our Public Schools?
After heading two very different school systems that each faced controversy, New York native Christina Kishimoto sees reason to believe Hawai‘i’s much-maligned public schools can adopt innovative school reform that helps students succeed.
2018 Hawai‘i College Guide
(Sponsored) Application to Acceptance: How to find the right college, the money to pay for it, and sushi rice on the Mainland. Plus, tips from local students on everything from campus visits to going Greek.
Is Hawai‘i’s Charter School Experiment Working?
You’ve seen the headlines that read like a police blotter. But look closely at Hawai‘i’s charters and you’ll also see innovation, community and teacher empowerment. What’s the real story?
How Did Hawai‘i’s Public Schools Rank in 2015?
Find out how the state’s public schools rank.
7 Top Hawai‘i Teachers on What It’s Like to Work in the State Department of Education
A few of Hawai‘i’s best teachers share their thoughts on how to improve the state’s public education system—and how they’ve managed to excel in their own classrooms.
Do the New Teacher Evaluations Help Improve Hawai‘i’s Public Schools?
The state rolled out its a new-and-improved version of its teacher evaluations in 2015.