This ain’t the Mainland. At least that’s what the iconic bumper sticker says. Many who live on Maui feel somewhat isolated from the tragic gun violence on the US Continent. But the reality is, with the rise of active gun attacks across the United States, we have to be prepared for violence and the unimaginable horrors of school shootings. The School Resource Officers of the … [Read more...] about The New Normal: Active shooter drills come to Maui County public schools
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Department of Education to Review Teacher Pay, Seeks Public Input
Teachers provide a foundation for our youth through constant dedication in and before class, and long after students head home. There’s material to prepare, grading to complete, creative teaching methods to explore, research to stay on top of, and a rapidly evolving school environment to continuously adapt to. It’s a great responsibility that often comes with less-than-great … [Read more...] about Department of Education to Review Teacher Pay, Seeks Public Input
Hawai‘i Department of Education Seeks Public Feedback on ‘2030 Promise Plan’
Children are our future – it’s a well-known truth – and culturally relevant and location-based education strategies can help students lead better lives and make an impact on society. Hawai‘i’s public school system has been steadily evolving in order to keep up with the current trends, new technologies, and an increasing volume of information. The Hawai‘i Department of Education … [Read more...] about Hawai‘i Department of Education Seeks Public Feedback on ‘2030 Promise Plan’
Public Schools Offering Free Lunch Over the Summer
Being that I loathed school lunch as a kid (OK, only sometimes – not gonna lie, the kalua pork and baked spaghetti were bomb), I never thought there’d be a day where I was appreciative of school meals, but here we are. With all that’s been in the news regarding school lunch debt and children being shamed and denied food, it’s reassuring to know that some Maui County schools are … [Read more...] about Public Schools Offering Free Lunch Over the Summer
Who Cares About Climate Change? Apathy is rampant, but not for these 7th-graders who ask, “Why go to school if we don’t have a future at all?”
As I was working on our annual Green Issue last month I became aware of a recent Pew Research Center survey about the US’s future. One particular question caught my attention. It asked respondents how worried they are about climate change when thinking about the country’s future. The results, at least to this Earth-dwelling citizen, were disheartening. Despite a 2018 United … [Read more...] about Who Cares About Climate Change? Apathy is rampant, but not for these 7th-graders who ask, “Why go to school if we don’t have a future at all?”