Quality education priorities

Priority guidelines to promote quality education: (1) Pursue effective programs which reflect the varied district, school, and student needs to strengthen basic skills achievement; (2) Continue emphasis on general education "core" requirements to provide common background to students and essential support to other university programs; (3) Initiate efforts to improve the quality of education by improving the capabilities of the education workforce; (4) Promote increased opportunities for greater autonomy and flexibility of educational institutions in their decision-making responsibilities; (5) Increase and improve the use of information technology in education by the availability of telecommunications equipment for: (A) The electronic exchange of information; (B) Statewide electronic mail; and (C) Access to the Internet. Encourage programs that increase the public's awareness and understanding of the impact of information technologies on our lives; (6) Pursue the establishment of Hawaii's public and private universities and colleges as research and training centers of the Pacific; (7) Develop resources and programs for early childhood education; (8) Explore alternatives for funding and delivery of educational services to improve the overall quality of education; and (9) Strengthen and expand educational programs and services for students with special needs.