Spike in Distance Learning as Some Maui Schools Reopen

(From The 74 Million) With Lahaina schools set to reopen in two weeks following a devastating fire, parents remain cautious about sending their children back. Concerns about air and water quality persist, prompting some families to consider alternatives, despite the Department of Education (DOE) closing its West Maui distance learning hub. The DOE had seen a spike in distance learning demand, with students resorting to this option due to the fire's aftermath. Some families, unable to enroll in the DOE program, turned to charter schools like Hawaii Technology Academy, which quickly reached capacity.

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