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Hawaiian language immersion schools popular, but number of qualified teachers doesn’t meet demand
Enrollment in Hawaiian-immersion schools rose 68% in 10 years, but Hawaiʻi DOE faces a shortage of up to 165 qualified teachers to meet demand.
- The Hawaii State Department of Education expanded Kaiapuni campuses from 14 to 26, with enrollment rising 68%, reflecting rapid immersion program growth.
- Facing demand and limited staff, the Hawaii State Department of Education must balance adding classrooms with hiring enough teachers, as recruiting qualified teachers is one of the largest barriers, Kauʻi Sang said.
- 'Aha Kauleo' projects the DOE will need 165 more Kaiapuni teachers in the next decade, while Kananinohea Mākāimoku estimated the shortfall closer to 100.
- Community petitions and parents say over 100 signatures support Kaiapuni at Highlands Intermediate and Pearl City High School, while plaintiffs in August lawsuits allege DOE barriers and Waiau Elementary students must transfer after sixth grade.
- DOE plans call for new programs at Haleʻiwa Elementary and Kalanianaʻole Elementary and grade expansions next year while tracking seats and waitlists; advocates and the Hawaiʻi Supreme Court say expansion must continue despite staffing shortages.
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Hawaiian language immersion schools popular, but number of qualified teachers doesn't meet demand
In Hawaii, enrollment in schools that teach primarily in the Hawaiian language has increased by 68% over the past decade. But students tend to have fewer immersion options in middle
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