Hawai‘i P-20 Partnerships for Education is a statewide partnership led by the Good Beginnings Alliance, the Hawai‘i State Department of Education, and the University of Hawai‘i System that is working to strengthen the education pipeline from early childhood through higher education so that all students achieve career and college success. P-20 partners share a sense of urgency about the need to improve Hawai‘i's educational outcomes in an increasingly global economy.
The goal of Hawai‘i P-20 is for 55% of Hawai‘i's working age adults to have a 2- or 4-year college degree by the year 2025. Hawai‘i P-20 seeks to achieve this by:
» Having all children reading at grade level by third grade
» Strengthening the rigor of the high school curriculum
» Increasing student access and success in college
» Facilitating program and policy development based upon research and data
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P-20 HIGHLIGHTS HAWAI‘I WINS RACE TO THE TOP! Hawai‘i will receive $75 million in the second round of the $4.35 billlion "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition. The state is one of 10 states selected for this second round. Click here for more information.
HAWAI‘I P-20 IN THE NEWS Check out the latest articles in the Star Advertiser highlighting the importance of a college education and rigorous graduation requirements.
College Education Grows More Crucial, Star Advertiser, 7/6/10 Diplomas Might Get Harder to Earn, Star Advertiser, 7/14/10
NEW REPORT BY THE GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY CENTER ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE states that by 2018, 65% of jobs in Hawai‘i will require postsecondary education. For the complete report, click here.
STUDENTS ARE STEPPING UP FOR COLLEGE AND CAREER SUCCESS! In the first year of its campaign, over 6,000 8th and 9th grade students, along with their parents, from over 119 public schools statewide have signed a pledge form to earn the Board of Education Step Up Diploma. While schools across Hawai'i have embraced the Step Up program, Hawai'i P-20 is also counting on support from businesses and community organizations to help spread the word to students and their families about the importance of college and career readiness. To date over 100 partners have "stepped up" in support of our efforts. To see a list of our partners, please click here.
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