West Maui Teachers Express Disappointment Over DOE's Student Relocation Plan

Teachers in West Maui are expressing disappointment with the Department of Education's (DOE) plan to relocate students to other campuses following the devastation caused by wildfires. They argue that the DOE did not consider the emotional toll of commuting through the burn zone and the need for bereavement time. Instead, teachers are requesting temporary sites in Ka'anapali or the Kapalua area to keep students together and provide support during this tragic time. The DOE is exploring alternative sites and has set up meetings to hear from families in West and Central Maui.