David Lassner on Challenges, Finances, TMT and Calm at UH
The outgoing UH president shares his proudest achievements, the changes he’s seen, times he didn’t want to read the news and advice for his successor.
Education
Lau Hala Weavers Maintain a Hawaiian Tradition
Nā Lālā o ka Pūhala offers weekly classes on how to weave leaves from the native hala tree.
How Teachers from the Philippines Help Students in Hawai‘i
Eighty teachers arrived last year to fill recurring vacancies in rural public schools. Here’s what some of them say about their first year in Hawai‘i.
Growing Up in an Age of Anxiety
Hawai‘i’s young people are struggling with mental health issues. Nearly half of high school girls and 60% of LGBTQ+ students experience depression. And help can be hard to find.
The Other Gender Gap Starts in Kindergarten
As boys fall farther behind in school, it’s time to seriously consider the benefits of “redshirting.”
My Job Is Helping Students Learn to Love Computer Science
Mid-Pacific teacher Danelle Landgraf says coding is like a dance, filled with layers of steps.
How the University of Hawai‘i Diversifies the Economy and Nurtures Entrepreneurs
President David Lassner describes the system’s statewide impact, its seven areas of innovation and its goals for the decade ahead.
“It’s Always Different”: 5 Child Care Providers Share Their Challenges and Joys
They spend long days teaching, cooking, cleaning and comforting keiki. And please don’t call it “babysitting.”
Child Care Is a Labor of Love (Translation: It Doesn’t Pay a Living Wage)
But raising those wages would squeeze tens of thousands of working Hawai‘i families dependent on child care. Here’s the problem and possible solutions.
