In addition, the cost of living is more favorable. But moving to the Mainland means forfeiture of tenure, years of service and retirement plans. Many teachers have changed professions. This is why Hawai ' i is experiencing a teacher shortage. Repairs and renovation, at this time, only cover up our underlying flaws and avoid the real issues within our schools and ourselves.
Many teachers use their environment very effectively to educate students.
They never asked for a new computer, roof, desk or book. Besides, without the teacher's guidance, knowledge and desire to educate, the above-mentioned only collect dust. Teachers are our No. 1 resource and the very foundation on which our public and private education is founded. It seems only logical that if we invest more in them, our children and communities will be the better for it. The Honolulu Advertiser, a division of Gannett Co .