Josh Green on Education

Develop and fund a universal public Pre-K program

• Nurturing Hawaii's keiki is so important that it deserves its own special focus.
• We care about every child in our islands, and we believe that in order to thrive and succeed, our keiki need consistent educational enrichment, healthcare, nutrition, and safety.
• From Pre-K through community college and beyond, we are committed to investing in the education of every child in Hawaii to increase every child's chance for success, their lifetime potential and productivity.
• Develop and fund a universal public Pre-K program to prepare our keiki for success;
• Expand literacy programs for students who need extra help reading;
• Hire and retain quality, experienced teachers by offering competitive pay, benefits, and affordable housing so they can afford to live in Hawaii;
• Conduct a comprehensive review of Department of Education spending to identify and direct more resources into our classrooms.
• [Note: "Keiki" is Hawaiian for "children."]

Offer every high school graduate free community college

• Offer every high school graduate in Hawaii a free community college education;
• Nominate quality candidates to the Board of Education who reflect Hawaii's diversity, including experienced educators;
• Seek more federal funding to invest in our students, teachers, and schools.