Change is already starting its sweep through the state Department of Education. That’s expected, not only because of its new strategic plan and the governor’s “blueprint” for public schools, though those are principal factors.

It’s also because the school board has not renewed Superintendent Kathryn Matayoshi’s contract. So the decision by her deputy, Stephen Schatz, to leave comes as no real surprise. Schatz’ new job, directing Hawaii P-20 Partnerships for Education, seems a logical fit, too.

Best of luck, DOE. Everyone else, watch these pages for more departures and arrivals.

More turmoil at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs

You know things are getting really bad over at the Office of Hawaiian Affairs when sovereignty activists talk about bringing in the feds.

Bumpy Kanahele and Mililani Trask, two of the most prominent voices in favor of Hawaiian self-government, told the OHA board that the FBI should investigate accusations of corruption and mismanagement at OHA. Their view were expressed at an OHA meeting Thursday, along with others distressed by the infighting among board members and efforts to oust CEO Kamana‘opono Crabbe. Stay tuned.