Hawaii Students, Union Complete $55,000 School Improvement Project

The Hawaii State AFL-CIO’s Labor Community Services Program has completed its 2025 Labor of Love initiative at Pahoa High and Intermediate School, enhancing the campus through various improvements valued at $55,000. This program connects union professionals with schools, allowing students to engage in hands-on career exploration while learning practical skills. Key features of the initiative include career panels and community collaboration, rotating among schools statewide to foster educational growth. Meanwhile, discussions about educational policies continue to evolve, with debates on equitable funding and curriculum content shaping national conversations in Australia and beyond. The focus is particularly on how different political parties approach issues like school funding and student wellbeing ahead of the 2025 federal election. As these dialogues unfold, the importance of addressing the needs of both government and non-government schools remains a critical concern.