What's Being Discussed
The Hawaii Board of Education's Student Achievement Committee will meet on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting will be held in person at the Queen Liliʻuokalani Building, Room 404, in Honolulu, with an option to join online. Two main topics are on the agenda:

Nā Hopena Aʻo implementation update: The Department of Education will share progress on Nā Hopena Aʻo, a framework that guides how Hawaii public schools nurture students' sense of identity, community, and belonging — rooted in Hawaiian values and culture.
Kaiapuni Strategic Plan progress report: The Department will update the committee on the strategic plan for Kaiapuni, Hawaii's Hawaiian language immersion public school program.

Decisions Expected
The agenda does not list any formal votes or actions. This appears to be an informational session where the committee receives updates and progress reports from the Department of Education. No final decisions are anticipated at this meeting.

Who Should Pay Attention

Parents and families of students in Hawaiian language immersion (Kaiapuni) programs
Teachers, school staff, and administrators working with Nā Hopena Aʻo or Kaiapuni schools
Community members interested in Hawaiian culture and language education in public schools
Anyone who wants to provide public testimony on either topic — written or oral testimony is accepted for each agenda item

To join online or submit testimony, visit boe.hawaii.gov or call the Board office at (808) 586-3334.