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If we’re going to realize our vision of a Hawaii where all students excel in rigorous and relevant schools, we need your help. By contacting your legislators on key education issues, staying in the loop for future opportunities to act, attending a HawaiiKidsCAN event, you can be a critical partner in our work for Hawaii kids.
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Contact your legislator
When Hawaii students, parents, educators and community members share their concerns and ideas, policymakers really do listen. If you share our passion for strengthening pre-K-12 education and our urgency for addressing key issues facing our schools, we hope you’ll take a few minutes to contact your elected officials.
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The Hawaii State Board of Education was established by the Hawaii State Constitution, which grants the Board the power to formulate statewide educational policy. The Board meets monthly on topics critical to the public education and library systems. Click here to learn about the Board, follow agendas, and submit testimony.
Follow the State Public Charter School Commission
The State Public Charter School Commission is the State of Hawaii’s statewide charter school authorizer. The mission of the Commission is to authorize high-quality public charter schools throughout Hawaiʻi by soliciting, evaluating, and approving applications for new schools; negotiating and executing sound school contracts; monitoring performance and legal compliance of schools; and determining renewal, nonrenewal, or revocation of their charter contracts. Follow Commission meetings to learn about Hawaii’s portfolio of charter schools and potential new schools.