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Data Available for All Hawaiʻi Graduates for Hawaiʻi’s Future Goals

We are proud to announce the compilation of data for all four goals of Hawaiʻi Graduates for Hawaiʻi’s Future.

Hawaiʻi Graduates for Hawaiʻi’s Future (HGHF) is a state goal by the Hawaiʻi P-20 Council that explicitly commits to aligning educational attainment with Hawaiʻi’s workforce and economic development needs, empowering individuals to achieve their career goals here at home.

The Hawaiʻi Graduates for Hawaiʻi’s Future Attainment Goals and Metrics Overview:

Goal 1: Universal access to high-quality learning opportunities

  • High-quality early learning programs positively impact young children, from birth to age 5, especially for low-income and otherwise disadvantaged children. Goal 1 metrics include students’ prior early learning experiences and Kindergarten Entry Assessment.

Goal 2: Universal preparation of every K-12 student throughout their education for college, career, and citizenship

  • The K-12 experience provides a strong foundation for all students to engage in career exploration and embrace lifelong learning. Goal 2 metrics report student centered data such as subject proficiency, on-time graduation, and college enrollment, as well as educators’ training.

Goal 3: Universal access to postsecondary opportunity and success

  • Living-wage jobs both now and in the future require additional education and/or training after high school graduation. Goal 3 metrics assess credentialed postsecondary graduates, postsecondary access and success, residents with postsecondary degrees, and degrees and certificates awarded to adult learners seeking upskilling or opportunities for career mobility.

Goal 4: Universal education and training of Hawaiʻi residents to fill and create living wage jobs available across the state

  • The jobs of the future in Hawaiʻi will be created and filled by today’s students with high-valued degrees and credentials, allowing for economic mobility and ensuring these positions and workers stay in Hawaiʻi. Goal 4 metrics show postsecondary graduates in high skill, high wage, and high demand fields, postsecondary graduates in the same category who are working in Hawaiʻi, and work-based learning experiences.

Hawaiʻi P-20 will continue to track and report the state’s progress over time and release new data as it becomes available.

To further explore the metrics and dashboards for each HGHF goal, please visit HawaiiGraduatesforHawaiisFuture.org, and look for an announcement coming soon regarding a new Hawaiʻi P-20 webinar series beginning this fall.

Hawai’i P-20 Releases Report On Student Math Outcomes In Our State

To better understand student math outcomes within our state, Hawai’i P-20 is pleased to announce a newly released Math Achievement Data Story, which illustrates the math journey of Hawai’i public school students through high school and into postsecondary within the University of Hawai’i System. Data shows that math preparedness continues to be a challenge for students whether they are pursuing a skilled trades degree or apprenticeship, or a bachelor’s degree. This data story was a collaborative effort among subject matter experts from Hawai’i State Department of Education (HIDOE), University of Hawai’i (UH) and Hawai’i P-20 Partnerships for Education (Hawai’i P-20) to best advocate for and guide our students throughout their educational pathway based on the data collected.

Recognizing that math skills are critically important to college and career readiness, HIDOE continues to focus on the historic challenges that are seen both locally and nationally with low proficiency in math at the elementary and secondary grades. In an effort to further prepare students for long-term math success, the HIDOE 2023-2029 Strategic Plan includes a targeted desired outcome that “All students are proficient in mathematics by the end of eighth grade, and those who are not proficient receive necessary and timely support to become proficient.” With this focus, students will be prepared to complete the HIDOE math requirements necessary for graduation and beyond.

Key Math Achievement Data Story Key Takeaways:

Waiting until college to address equity in math achievement among students is too late. By targeting interventions at key points along the educational pipeline we can reduce demographic differences in math and use data to address inequities in elementary and secondary math preparation. For example, data shows that while Grade 4 students have recovered to pre-pandemic HIDOE Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA) math scores, Grade 8 students have not.

  1. Students who are successful in early math courses have access and opportunity to take more, and higher-level math courses along the pipeline. We know that high school students who took Algebra 3 or higher were more likely to enroll in and complete college-level math before the end of their first year of college.
  2. Math course data from K12 to postsecondary shows that students who are ready to enroll in and complete college level math are more likely to succeed at their college goals.
  3. Approximately 71% of students who completed college-level math by the end of their first year earn a college certificate or degree within 6 years, which is more than double the rate for students who did not complete college-level math by their first year.

To view the outcomes in their entirety for the Math Achievement Data Story or to see additional resources such as data dashboards and publications, visit hawaiidxp.org.

Student aid hotline to open March 18-22 for federal college financial assistance

March 11, 2024
MauiNow.com

Local assistance will be available during the public schools spring break for families seeking help with applications for federal financial aid for students entering or attending college.

Hawaiʻi P–20 and GEAR UP Hawaiʻi announced that a hotline will be available March 18-22, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., to answer questions about the 2024-2025 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application. The hotline phone number will be 808-842-2540.

Callers to the FAFSA Hawaiʻi Hotline will be able to speak directly with counselors and financial aid specialists to assist with any questions they may have regarding the FAFSA process.

Additionally, virtual FAFSA Submission Summary Review Workshops have been scheduled for the evenings of March 28 and April 4. The workshops will offer families details on what they can expect in the months following their FAFSA submission, including how to review their FSS and Student Aid Report. Registration for these free webinars is available at CollegeIsWithinReachHawaii.com.

“With so many uncertainties surrounding the current FAFSA, we want people to know that we are here to help with the process,” said Gus Cobb-Adams, Hawaiʻi P–20 College Application and Transition specialist. “Completing the FAFSA is necessary whether you plan to attend a two-year or a four-year college, and it must be completed each year.”

It is anticipated that the FSS will be available by Federal Student Aid and sent directly to students this month. Scholarship providers understand there is a delay in processing the FAFSA form and awarding financial aid funding. Families should confirm with scholarship providers regarding any deadlines for applications in addition to verifying any college tuition deadlines.

Hawaiʻi P–20 will continue its Virtual FAFSA Completion Workshops on Wednesday evenings through April to allow families to ask financial aid questions, get individual assistance with creating their FSA ID, or work directly with an expert to submit their FAFSA. During these sessions, attendees are placed with a representative to receive individualized feedback. Families may also email FAFSA@Hawaii.edu to directly contact University of Hawaiʻi System financial aid officers and FAFSA experts year round.

Additional efforts to reach families statewide include Hawaiʻi P–20’s recent collaboration with the Native Hawaiian Education Association for the Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha Series. Nearly 1,000 local families gathered to attend these in-person events across six Neighbor Islands. The Scholarship ʻAha Series aims to provide students an opportunity to discover scholarships that are available to Native Hawaiians in one place. During each event, multiple $500 scholarships were awarded by event co-sponsors and matched by the UH System, in addition to FAFSA and financial aid representatives available on site to ask questions or complete their FSA ID.

“For many in our Native Hawaiian communities, participating in Scholarship ʻAha opens doors to opportunities that may seem out of reach,” said Loea Akiona, NHEA president. “Scholarship ʻAha brings financial aid information and resources directly to our communities, increasing awareness, confidence, and application success. This is important work as we believe that an educated lāhui is a healthier, stronger lāhui.”

The Native Hawaiian Scholarship ʻAha Series was a joint effort made possible by ALU LIKE Inc., Hawaiʻi Community Foundation, Kamehameha Schools, KūPono Educational Foundation, Native Hawaiian Health Scholarship Program, Pauahi Foundation and UH Foundation.

For information about upcoming events for high school juniors and seniors, or to register for free upcoming FAFSA workshops or Junior JumpStart Financial Aid Planning webinars starting in April, visit CollegeIsWithinReachHawaii.com.