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With recess over, Richard Akana, left, and Kawika Frederick as well as other students rush back to their classes at Ka Waihona o ka Naauao charter school.

Legislation seeks to shed light on operations and spending

By Susan Essoyan

The state Legislature took small steps this session to enhance oversight and public disclosure for charter schools, and lawmakers plan to work with the charter community on big-picture changes for the system. Story »

With stable teaching staff and financial aid, Waianae school is model for student success

By Susan Essoyan Moana Medeiros was taken aback when she and other eager teachers went to check out the site of a new charter school in Waianae and discovered it was to be housed in a former chicken coop.

Close ties color boards' decisions

By Susan Essoyan Some of Hawaii's charter school boards are so closely entwined with their school's leadership that the relationships could limit their ability to exercise independent oversight, a critical component to ensuring success.

Former private school finds some success in transition to public Waldorf education

By Susan Essoyan KEALAKEKUA, Hawaii » Nine-year-old Joshua Barreras-Float reaches up to show off his latest creation, a colorful crocheted cap that fits snugly on his head.

Hawaii Technology Academy: Fastest-growing charter maintains individual attention for students

Charter Schools: Experiments in education reap widely varying results

Kualapuu School: Once-struggling campus makes educational U-turn

West Hawaii Explorations Academy: Institution founded on choice produces strong test scores

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