Beat the School Jam! With so many of our schools returning face-to-face, @MayorRickHNL and I felt it was important to remind everyone what to expect when 50,000 students hit the road this week and the next.

Beat the School Jam! With so many of our schools returning face-to-face, @MayorRickHNL and I felt it was important to remind everyone what to expect when 50,000 students hit the road this week and the next.
As of 2025, Hawaii reported 364 teacher vacancies, equating to 21 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 24th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.
Hawaii ranks 9 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $50,123 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
Hawaii ranks 9 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $50,123 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
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