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Gary Cordery on Education

 

 


Hawaiian language instruction starting by grade 3

    Keiki Deserve More--Education Rooted in Culture, Skills, and Community Control. In 2023, a Hawai'i State Department of Education report showed that only 54% of public school students met proficiency standards in English language arts and just 38% in math.
    Gary Cordery's Education Reform Plan
  1. Teach Practical Life Skills: Financial literacy and problem-solving courses in every classroom starting in middle school.
  2. Real-world readiness programs for job skills and entrepreneurship.
  3. Hawaiian Language in Every School: Hawaiian language instruction starting by grade 3 to strengthen cultural connection.
  4. Merit Pay for Educators: Reward outstanding teachers with performance-based pay.
  5. Source: 2026 Hawaii Governor campaign web GaryCorderyForGovernor.com , Aug 17, 2026

    For school vouchers: financial resources follow the student

    We need a constitutional amendment to once again allow parents back into the curriculum decision-making process. The school system must be decentralized, allowing for county-run school budgets and thereby establishing their own priorities. There should also be school vouchers where the financial resources follow the student.
    Source: Honolulu Civil Beat on 2022 Hawaii Gubernatorial race , Jun 15, 2022

    Other governors on Education: Gary Cordery on other issues:
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    Andria Tupola
    Donovan Dela Cruz
    Duke Aiona
    Josh Green
    Kai Kahele
    Kirk Caldwell
    Marissa Kerns
    Paul Morgan
    Vicky Cayetano
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    Brian Schatz
    Mazie Hirono

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