Financial Literacy Is Required For Hawai‘i Grads. Are Schools Ready?
The education department is requiring financial literacy lessons after two decades of advocacy from lawmakers and educators. ...
Computer science mandate for Hawaii public schools debated
By: Esme M. Infante at Star Advertiser
Published on: March 17, 2023
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A bill to require the state Board of Education to determine whether computer science should become a requirement for public school graduation is moving through the state Legislature.
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