HI HR163

Honors and congratulates Teach for America-Hawaii on its tenth anniversary operating in the state.

Recognizes the organization's partnership with the Department of Education to place qualified educators in hard-to-fill positions and demonstrate positive impacts on student academic achievement.

Acknowledges that Teach for America-Hawaii provides educational opportunities for underprivileged students while offering career and personal growth opportunities for program participants, with nearly one-third of corps members being Hawaii residents.

Commends the organization for advancing the ideal that all children should have access to high-quality education regardless of socioeconomic background.