A class-action lawsuit over problems at Campbell High School has been settled, but the state still has a lot of work to do to comply with a federal anti-discrimination law.
The DOE has also failed to deliver a required annual update to state lawmakers on progress so far.
Some Maui schools were closed for long periods after the disaster, and education officials want to help students recover emotionally and academically.
Riki Fujitani will serve as interim executive director of the School Facilities Authority, tasked with overseeing the construction and completion of school projects.
Funding public education with property taxes needs a deeper discussion many are not prepared for in Hawaii.
The Legislature passed a similar bill in 2018, but the state Supreme Court invalidated the ballot measure for using vague and unclear language.
More families are set to receive subsidies to alleviate tuition costs, but the state is struggling to expand its early learning workforce.
The Board of Education has not amended its student-publication policy to incorporate full student press freedom in accordance with a new law.
HGEA estimated that the arbitration decision could cost the state as much as $150 million.
Ed Noh will join the commission in February.