Hawaiʻi saw its first charter school about 30 years ago. Here to talk about that on The Long View was contributing editor Neal Milner.
Further reading:
- Hawaiʻi Charter Schools Need Facilities. Could The DOE Be A Solution? — Honolulu Civil Beat
- Myron B. Thompson Academy Ranked #1 Public School in Hawaiʻi by U.S. News & World Report
This story aired on The Conversation on Jan. 8, 2026. The Conversation airs weekdays at 11 a.m.