Education

Through the Kauaʻi Medical Training Track at the UH John A. Burns School of Medicine, students get their tuition, housing and transportation costs covered in exchange for them serving Kauaʻi for at least four years as a physician.

On the eve of the 2026 primary election, The Conversation highlights past stories about engaging in the democratic process.

The Safe Routes to School Program is designed to create safe conditions near school zones that encourage keiki to walk, bike, or roll to school rather than relying on cars.

The School Resource Officer program, which launched in January, is a partnership between the Honolulu Police Department and the state Department of Education. It is expanding to Nānākuli High and Intermediate School.

Today, our panel discusses a new statewide policy to restrict student cell phone usage beginning next school year — which starts next week.

The Puna ʻŌpio Hub is a new Hawaiʻi Island youth resource center for those ages 14 to 25 who want a place where they can gain workforce experience and develop life skills, free of charge.

Starting this school year, families making up to 300% of the federal poverty level are eligible for free school meals.

Act 235 ensures extra grants and scholarships do not hurt the amount of aid a student is eligible for under the Hawaiʻi Promise Program.

One law provides annual step increases for public and charter school teachers while the other provides better protection for school officials against harassment.

Students and families in need can pick up backpacks filled with school supplies at distribution centers across the island.