Schools & Kids

The University of Hawaii's Grow Our Own Teachers Initiative is rolling out tuition stipends up to $26,876 to keep educators in Hawaii classrooms amid a dire 51% five-year retention rate. With over 500 vacancies plaguing public schools, these grants demand a three-year commitment to Hawaii's public system. As applications surge for 2025-2026, the program targets HIDOE shortages in math, science and Hawaiian immersion.