Hawaii
U.S.
Rank
They say it’s paradise and some parents have found that to be the case. With a small number of diverse charter schools and an expansive focus on innovation there is much to celebrate even now during the COVID crisis. But the leaders need to find what’s over the rainbows as most kids need more access.
Opportunity
Score:
68%
Grade:
D
Rank:
#29
A small but robust diverse array of schools are highly prized but heavily regulated, limiting their autonomy and potential for growth…
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Grade:
F
Rank:
#NA
There are no choice programs in this state.
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Grade:
C
Rank:
#32
50% of student growth is factored into evaluations, but…
Innovation
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Grade:
B
Rank:
#4
Hawaii has made extensive statewide efforts with various digital learning programs and initiatives to promote digital access…

Hawaii first announced school would close on March 19 in response to the COVID crisis. Gov. Ige and state Superintendent Dr. Kishimoto were…
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Policy Environment

Governor David Ige should be a strong advocate for parental choice, having sent his own children to private school, but he generally aligns with…

Hawaii’s Supreme Court has interpreted the state’s Blaine Amendment broadly…

School report cards are easily accessible on their Department of Education homepage by clicking Vision for Success. The Strive HI report…