A new study published in the Journal of Urban Economics by economists David Albouy, of the University of Illinois, and Bert Lue, of the University of Michigan finds that East Oahu, Hawaii, tops the list of household sacrifice to…
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Summer School Programs on Oahu
Hawaii’s schools have notoriously short summer breaks. For public schools, the school year ends at the end of May and reconvenes in the later part of July. Many parents ask what options…
Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus Auditions – Spring 2015
HYOC Spring Semester Open Enrollment UH-Manoa’s Music Department, 2411 Dole St., Jan. 10 and 17, 8:30 a.m. grades 3-12, 9:30 a.m. grades K-1, 10:30 a.m. grade 2, free. Students interested in joining…
Hawaii Real Estate Tax Valuations 2014-2015
By now, Oahu residents have received their real property valuations. Hawaii real property valuations are calculated based on 100% of the home’s value as of October 1. Assessments are sent out on…
Hawaii Public Education 2013-2014 Math and Reading Rank for Middle Schools
What is the optimal rate of math or English proficiency for any public school? Public school proficiency arguably shouldn’t be 100 percent. The problem with 100 percent proficiency is the price of…