May 2012: Table of Contents
Features
Grading the Public Schools
We've ranked Hawaii's more than 250 public schools, using data from the state Department of Education. How does your school measure up?
Research assistance by Brad Baris
A Tale of Two Schools
The inside story of why some schools succeed and others struggle.
By Tiffany Hill
Dragon 'Em Around
Hop on the bus with China's pioneers of leisure travel to see Hawaii through their bleary eyes.
By David Thompson
Departments
Editor's Page: Back to School
Another close look at public education.
By A. Kam Napier
Feedback
Our readers respond.
Calabash
Homegrown maile
Get out and go
World War Brew
Food: A Japanese food explainer
Arts: Maoli Arts Month
Field Guide: Are electric cars practical yet?
HONOLULU Shops
Andy South handbags, girls' clothing from Ava Sky, a sweet bike and more.
By Stacey Makiya and Brie Thalmann
Dining
Kaiseki: Now and Zen
Three local restaurants' takes on traditional, multi-course Japanese cuisine.
By Martha Cheng
From Our Files
HONOLULU Magazine and Paradise of the Pacific—chronicling the Islands since 1888.
By A. Kam Napier
Afterthoughts
Chinatown Lockdown
Businesses are locking their doors in broad daylight. How did it come to this?
By Michael Keany
