DOE Mission

 

We serve our community by developing the academic achievement, character, and social-emotional well-being of our students to the fullest potential. We work with partners, families, and communities to ensure that all students reach their aspirations from early learning through college, career, and citizenship.

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DOE Vision

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Hawai'i's students are educated, healthy, and joyful lifelong learners who contribute positively to our community and global society.

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DOE Goals

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Hawaii's citizens and community leaders place a high priority on quality K-12 education. The Board of Education and Superintendent of the Department of Education advance this commitment toward excellence by fostering student achievement, school improvement, and community involvement in education based on higher expectations and challenging standards.
The vision guiding public schools
    1.    Holds high expectations of what students should know, be able to do and care about doing;
    2.    Focuses attention, effort and resources on promoting student learning; and
    3.    Holds each school accountable for meeting high levels of performance.

 

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BOE Mission

 

The mission of the Hawaii State Board of Education is to promote excellence and equity in Hawaii’s public schools and enable all students to meet their own unique and varied potentials.

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BOE Vision

 

Hawaii’s public schools are institutions of learning that parents want their children to attend and students want to attend. All schools, regardless of size, are safe, nurturing learning communities where members work together and all students achieve high academic standards and become contributing members of society.