Children

The Association for Middle Level Education is an international organization that strives to improve schools that educate 10 to 15-year-olds. Each year, the organization gives out the title of “Schools of Distinction” to institutions that go above and beyond in elevating student success. This year, Moanalua, Kaimukī, and Āliamanu middle schools were all recognized, putting them among 24 schools across the country that were given this title for 2025.

Steve Wood, president of the Aiea Community Board, discusses concerns he's heard from the community about the development of the new Aloha Stadium; Freelance investigative reporter Guthrie Scrimgeour reports on the Robinson family's ownership of 100,000 acres of Hawaiʻi land, including the island of Niʻihau

A New York Times piece this month highlighted a growing problem with cannabis gummies around the country. HPR talked to Andrew Goff of the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation about how physicians can stay ahead of emerging trends with continuing medical education.

The state Department of Education has updated its school breakfast and lunch menus to feature more locally sourced foods in public school meals.

Ceremonies on Aug. 6 to mark the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki included one at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. A contingent from Hawaiʻi included members of the Ohana Arts Youth Theatre Company, which staged a musical called "Peace On Your Wings."

Ron Balajadia, immunization branch chief at the Hawaiʻi Department of Health, spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about the rise in whooping cough cases across the islands as students return to school this month.

About 10 years ago, the Hawaiʻi Department of Education was given $100 million to install air conditioning in 1,000 classrooms. A recent report by the state auditor found that the department not only fell short of its goal, but also had serious lapses in accounting for the funds.

Mother Jones senior reporter Samantha Michaels spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about Hawaiʻi's celebrated program to keep girls out of prison.

Instructors at Aerial Arts Hawai‘i had a grand opening on Aug. 6. They taught LGBTQ+ youth the basics of sling, hoop and juggling, while helping them find their community. HPR's Cassie Ordonio reports.

Tonata Lolesio, principal of Sacred Hearts School spoke to The Conversation's Catherine Cruz about the wildfires and starting off this academic year in a temporary location in Kāʻanapali.