More Hawaiʻi Students Are First-Time English Learners

The number of English learners in Hawaiʻi schools has grown by 46% over the last decade, leading the Department of Education to double down on teacher training and family outreach to meet students’ needs. Hawaiʻi schools currently enroll over 16,200 students who aren’t proficient in English. Chuukese was the most commonly spoken language in Hawaiʻi … Continue reading More Hawaiʻi Students Are First-Time English Learners