Megan Tagami – Honolulu Civil Beat https://www.civilbeat.org/author/megan-tagami/ Honolulu Civil Beat - Investigative Reporting Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:36:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Frequent Turnover At Hawaii’s Education Board Is Weakening School Oversight https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/frequent-turnover-at-hawaiis-education-board-is-weakening-school-oversight/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1641131

A lack of institutional knowledge among board members and staff is limiting the BOE's effectiveness and leaving it open to legislative interference, education advocates say.

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A lack of institutional knowledge among board members and staff is limiting the BOE's effectiveness and leaving it open to legislative interference, education advocates say.

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Early College Can Be ‘Game-Changing’ But Many Students In Hawaii Are Missing Out https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/04/early-college-can-be-game-changing-but-many-students-in-hawaii-are-missing-out-2/ Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1640039

Opportunities for high schoolers to earn college credit have been growing in popularity, but Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students are participating at lower rates.

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Opportunities for high schoolers to earn college credit have been growing in popularity, but Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students are participating at lower rates.

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How Much Should People Know About A School’s Safety Plan? Officials Are Reluctant To Reveal Too Much https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/how-much-should-people-know-about-a-schools-safety-plan-officials-are-reluctant-to-reveal-too-much/ Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1638302

The Department of Education is at odds with the teachers union and some Lahaina parents over how much information the public should have access to when it comes to safety plans.

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The Department of Education is at odds with the teachers union and some Lahaina parents over how much information the public should have access to when it comes to safety plans.

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Hawaii Board Of Education To Get New Leader For The Third Time In 2 Years https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/hawaii-board-of-education-to-get-new-leader-for-the-third-time-in-2-years/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1638804

The Senate is being asked to confirm seven picks for the 11-member board, including a member nominated last year who has yet to get a confirmation hearing.

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The Senate is being asked to confirm seven picks for the 11-member board, including a member nominated last year who has yet to get a confirmation hearing.

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Free Summer School Programs In Hawaii Face Uncertain Future https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/free-summer-school-programs-in-hawaii-face-uncertain-future/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1637072

As federal coronavirus funding expires, the Hawaii Department of Education must make the case for continued investments in summer learning.

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As federal coronavirus funding expires, the Hawaii Department of Education must make the case for continued investments in summer learning.

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Teacher Harassment Bill Dies In Senate Committee https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/teacher-harassment-bill-dies-in-senate-committee/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:50:22 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1637545

Supporters of the bill criticized the Department of Education's plan to better define acceptable parent behavior in schools moving forward.

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Supporters of the bill criticized the Department of Education's plan to better define acceptable parent behavior in schools moving forward.

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How Far Is Too Far? Parents Push The Limits Of Harassment In Hawaii Schools https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/how-far-is-too-far-parents-push-the-limits-of-harassment-in-hawaii-schools/ Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1622724

As parent frustration and aggression escalates in schools, the Hawaii Department of Education grapples with how to keep employees safe while respecting families' rights.

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As parent frustration and aggression escalates in schools, the Hawaii Department of Education grapples with how to keep employees safe while respecting families' rights.

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Some Abusive Parents Homeschool Their Kids. Should Hawaii Do More To Screen Them? https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/some-abusive-parents-homeschool-their-kids-should-hawaii-do-more-to-screen-them/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1635766

After a recent fatal abuse case involving a homeschooled child, some are calling for stronger regulations.

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After a recent fatal abuse case involving a homeschooled child, some are calling for stronger regulations.

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DOE Says It Can Step Up Spending To Save Construction Projects https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/doe-says-it-can-spend-half-a-billion-dollars-by-june-30-to-save-construction-projects/ Fri, 08 Mar 2024 10:01:00 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1634530

The department has struggled to use funding for capital improvement projects over the past several years. Now it has a dramatic proposal for catching up.

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The department has struggled to use funding for capital improvement projects over the past several years. Now it has a dramatic proposal for catching up.

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Pandemic Learning Loss Could Cost Hawaii Students Billions In Future Earnings https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/03/pandemic-learning-loss-could-cost-hawaii-billions-in-future-earnings/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:52:11 +0000 https://www.civilbeat.org/?p=1634231

A recent study says the impact of the pandemic on the state's future workforce could be significant, although Hawaii is expected to fare better than much of the nation.

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A recent study says the impact of the pandemic on the state's future workforce could be significant, although Hawaii is expected to fare better than much of the nation.

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