2023–2029 Strategic Plan

Hawai‘i’s public schools are the heart of our communities, shaping the future by empowering students, supporting educators, and inspiring success.

In 2022 the Hawai‘i Board of Education embarked on a journey to create a clear, forward-thinking roadmap for our public schools. The result is the 2023–2029 Strategic Plan, a comprehensive vision to elevate student success and strengthen Hawai‘i’s public education system over six years.

Approved in two phases, the Strategic Plan sets high-level goals while the Department’s accompanying Implementation Plan, approved in May 2023, details how we will bring these goals to life in schools across the state.

The three overarching priorities of the Strategic Plan are:

1. Priority I: High-Quality Learning for All – Ensuring every student receives a rigorous, innovative and inclusive education.
2. Priority II: High-Quality Educator Workforce in All Schools – Recruiting, supporting and retaining exceptional teachers, school leaders and staff.
3. Priority III: Effective and Efficient Operations at All Levels – Strengthening systems to create safe, supportive and well-resourced schools.

Within these priorities are 10 goals and 27 desired outcomes set by the Board.

Through the Department’s Implementation Plan (PDF), we are turning vision into action. In developing the plan, the Department analyzed student data, reviewed performance data, engaged stakeholders and reviewed educational research and evidence-based practices.  

Key highlights of the Implementation Plan:

• Academic Achievement: Our plan focuses on elevating student learning outcomes by ensuring that every student receives a quality education, supported by innovative teaching methods and a rigorous curriculum.
• Equity and Inclusion: We are committed to closing achievement gaps and providing all students, regardless of background, with access to the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
• College, Career and Community Readiness: Preparing students for life beyond school, whether that means pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or becoming active members of the community, is central to our mission.
• Teacher and Leader Excellence: Recognizing that great schools begin with great educators, we are focused on recruiting, retaining and supporting talented teachers and school leaders.
• Safe and Supportive Schools: We are dedicated to creating environments where students feel safe, supported and empowered to learn.

The strategic plan — along with the detailed implementation strategies — sets the stage for transforming public education in Hawai‘i to meet the evolving needs of our students and communities, ensuring all graduates are globally competitive and locally committed.

TRACKING PROGRESS

We are committed to continuous improvement and accountability. Our educational data portal, LEI Kukui, provides regular updates on progress toward the Strategic Plan’s desired outcomes.