The state education department seeks to add water safety lessons to physical education requirements for all grade levels.
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October 9, 2026
Hawaii Public Schools Reached Academic MilestonesStatewide student proficiency in core subjects and attendance rates neared pre-pandemic levels in 2025-26.
September 30, 2026
Hawaii Schools Reported High Chronic Absenteeism RatesData for the 2025-26 school year shows 23% of students missed 18 or more days of instruction.
September 28, 2026
Hawaii Reopened Public Schools Following Hurricane NoloSchools on Hawaii Island and most of Maui County resumed operations while four Lahaina campuses remain closed.
September 22, 2026
Chu Hong Named Hawaiʻi Teacher of the YearThe Kaimukī High School educator was honored for his work in agriculture and entrepreneurship.
