early childhood education

Low pay is the biggest contributor to the state's early educator shortage, which means fewer children can go to preschool. A new report found pay is not competitive with other positions that require the same level of education or experience. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.

The office that oversees the state's public early education and child care system has a new executive director. She enters the role as the state faces a worsening shortage of educators and providers. HPR's Casey Harlow has more.

Kamehameha Schools opened the doors to its new Kikiwelawela Preschool in Heʻeia on Oʻahu this spring. After just three months, rising demand for early childhood education is prompting the school to expand — doubling its capacity for keiki this fall. HPR's Kuʻuwehi Hiraishi reports.

A state board is meeting Tuesday to review and discuss who will lead the state’s public preschool program and early education system.

Funding for seven public pre-K classes were cut to help cover the state’s approximately $2.3 billion budget shortfall due to COVID-19. Program leaders…

State lawmakers have recognized the need for affordable child care in the state, so much so that they’ve made it a part of a joint-legislative package…

Among the 43 states that have a publicly funded preschool program, Hawaii ranks last with less than 5% of 4-year-olds enrolled. That's according to a 2017…