Education

Ed Noh, the executive director of the Hawaiʻi State Public Charter School Commission, said enrollment in the 40 charter schools across the state is trending up, while enrollment in traditional public schools is trending down.

Kaimuki High School special education teacher Ryan Swinehart spoke to HPR’s Kevin Allen about how the vocational program prepares students for life after high school.

The Friends of ʻIolani Palace historians offer a historical perspective on measles as modern U.S. cases rise; A Kaimukī High School special education teacher is helping students design and sell t-shirts to raise money for their program

The fund is a gift from the 1985 graduating class of the William S. Richardson School of Law in honor of classmate and professor Calvin G. C. Pang.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke talks about a federally funded effort to boost internet connectivity across the islands; Queen's Health Systems CEO Jason Chang shares his concerns about the proposed merger between HMSA and Hawaiʻi Pacific Health

Educational technologist Justin Lai spoke with HPR’s Maddie Bender about the recent incident involving a Hawaiʻi minor receiving inappropriate messages from an AI chatbot.

The state's Executive Office on Early Learning reported that there are 2,275 available seats for preschool-aged keiki. But as of this month, there are close to 5,000 applications.

The John A. Burns School of Medicine plans to use the money to develop AI systems to have a humanistic approach when teaching medical students about rural health.

Heather Peske, president of the National Council on Teacher Quality, spoke to HPR's DW Gibson about a report that highlights the lack of paid parental leave for teachers across the country.

Tourism consultant Keith Vieira talks about the current state of the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority; 2025 was deadliest year on Hawaiʻi roads in nearly two decades