With the new school year just around the corner, we checked in with Hawaiʻi Department of Education Superintendent Keith Hayashi and Board of Education Chair Bruce Voss. They answered your questions about masking, mental health, the teacher shortage and more.
The BOE selected Hayashi as superintendent in May after his term as interim superintendent. Gov. David Ige appointed Voss as chairperson in June, but Voss has been on the board since 2016. They're both gearing up to keep students safe and healthy. Hawaiʻi's public school students begin returning to classrooms on Monday, Aug. 1.
What are your concerns for the coming school year? Connect with us on our talkback line: 808-792-8217 or write to talkback@hawaiipublicradio.org.
