Aloha State News

Hawaii State Teachers Association: Budget cuts could mean 1,000 teacher losses

By Mary Lou Lang | Dec 10, 2020

Public schools in Hawaii face huge challenges from proposed budget cuts that could mean the loss of 1,000 teacher jobs.

Kishimoto advises against 'broad internet searches for controversial content' on Acellus after content concerns

By Mary Lou Lang | Sep 2, 2020

Hawaii’s board of education superintendent issued a statement in support of an online program that she says affirms the commitment to high standards of teaching for students after parent concerns related to content.

Hawaii's pandemic-driven economic woes leave lawmakers with tough decisions

By Mary Lou Lang | Jun 15, 2020

Hawaii’s COVID-19-related economic woes include a 22.3 percent unemployment rate and a billion dollar shortfall, forcing lawmakers to face challenging decisions in the weeks ahead.