Help Us Speak Up for Keiki,ʻŌpio and ʻOhana

Here are key tools, data, and talking points to support informed decision-making and meaningful dialogue around afterschool, summer learning, and community schools. These resources are designed for community champions, families, educators, and policymakers seeking clear information on program impact, current needs, and opportunities for support. Whether you’re looking for research, local data, or practical guidance to strengthen advocacy efforts, these materials provide a shared foundation to advance student success and community well-being!

Afterschool

Safe Places. Caring Adults. Stronger Communities.

​Afterschool programs in Hawaiʻi provide safe, supportive spaces where students build skills, confidence, and connection through learning, culture, relationships, and fun.

IMPACT

Elementary Schools

• Better attendance
• Strong social skills and confidence
• Positive peer and adult relationships
• A safe place to belong 

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Middle and High Schools

• Stronger grades and engagement
• Leadership and teamwork
• Better decision-making
• Graduation readiness

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Young Adulthood

• College and career pathways
• Skills for work and life
• Community engagement
• Healthier choices and well-being

RESOURCES

Hawaiʻi afterschool data

hawaiʻi after 3pm factsheet

National after 3pm report

To do a deeper dive on afterschool in Hawaiʻi, click here.

Summer Learning

Safe Places. Caring Adults. Stronger Communities.

Summer learning programs help more keiki stay engaged and ready for the school year!

​Hawaiʻi Scaled Summer Learning Statewide

IMPACT
Summer learning helps students keep growing year round. Hawaiʻi ranks #2 in Reading recovery* and #4 in Math recovery* nationally (2019-2024). These programs provide safe, reliable care for children during out-of-school hours, giving working families peace of mind while strengthening local communities and keeping youth engaged and supported during the summer months.

*Source: Educational Recovery Scorecard (2025)

RESOURCES

2025 hidoe summer learning report

2020 summer hawaiʻi data

2020 Summer national data

To do a deeper dive on summer learning in Hawaiʻi, click here.

Community Schools

He Lei Poina ʻOle Ke Keiki (A Lei Never Forgotten is the Beloved Child)

A community school is a place where school staff, families, students, and the community work together to help every child thrive.

IMPACT
​Community Schools support the whole child, so they can succeed academically, emotionally, socially, and culturally. By bringing together the school, families, and the community to work as one team, Community Schools can empower students to overcome barriers to success. Without the Community School Coordinator, collaboration does not happen—and impact is lost.

Community Schools in Action Across Hawaiʻi

Explore an interactive map highlighting community schools throughout Hawaiʻi. Click on each location to learn their stories, see how partnerships come to life, and discover the impact these schools are making for students, families, and communities statewide.

RESOURCES

hi community schools impact data

hi community schools framework

hi community schools toolkit

To do a deeper dive on community schools in Hawaiʻi, click here.