When I was young and would whine about having to attend Mass or help around the house, my dad would often tell me that “Doing God’s will is simple, not easy.” That phrase comes to mind as we observe Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 26-Feb. 1) and celebrate our Hawaii Catholic Schools. Our schools have a […]

The Common Core State Standards Initiative (CCSSI) is a national movement, primarily led by state educational leaders, which attempts to provide a clear, consistent framework of skills for teachers to “teach to.” The belief is that the list of skills will help prepare students for college and the workforce by providing teachers and parents with […]