Hawaii families take part in School Choice Week events

News Release from National School Choice Week, Jan 26, 2026

HONOLULU, Jan. 26, 2026 -- National School Choice Week begins today in Hawaii and across the country, focusing on helping parents find the right K–12 schools for their children.

Across the Aloha State, more than 80 schools and organizations are taking part by hosting events, including a school fair in Honolulu.

Learning choices for Hawaii kids include public, charter, private, online, home, and non-traditional schooling. Parents can access a free guide to school choice in Hawaii at: schoolchoiceweek.com/hawaii

"As options continue to expand in the Aloha State, our goal is to make sure that parents have timely, accurate, and jargon-free information so that they understand the choices available to them and feel confident in navigating those choices," said Andrew Campanella, CEO of the National School Choice Awareness Foundation.

Hawaii is one of the most diverse states in the nation, and our options reflect those needs. Whether a family and child is interested in STEM programs, ʻāina-based learning, or Hawaiian culture, there is something for everybody in our state. –– David Miyashiro, Executive Director of HawaiiKidsCAN

National School Choice Week runs until January 31, 2026. Organized by the nonprofit National School Choice Awareness Foundation, the week shines a positive spotlight on all K–12 options available for families.

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IN TWO WEEKS: Hawaii School Fair to Bring Families and Schools Together

News Release from HawaiiKidsCAN, January 12, 2026

HONOLULU, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Honolulu parents who want to find new schools for their kids can attend a free event on Sun, Jan. 25 and learn more about all the different schools in the region. The Hawaii School Expo starts at 11:00 am at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum and more than 35 public, charter, and private schools will have representatives available to talk with families about their school options.

The event, organized by HawaiiKidsCAN in collaboration with local partners and the nonprofit National School Choice Awareness Foundation, is timed to coincide with National School Choice Week. It will take place from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, Jan. 25 at the Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum (1525 Bernice Street, Honolulu, HI 96817). In addition to searching for schools, attendees can enjoy balloon art, face painting, and complimentary snacks. A limited number of free tickets to the entire museum will be offered to families who register in advance.

"Hawaii has a wealth of educational offerings to meet our diverse population. There is no better place to celebrate learning than The Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, and we are proud to offer free admission to families participating in our expo," said David Sun-Miyashiro, Executive Director of HawaiiKidsCAN.

National School Choice Week runs Jan. 25–31 and includes 28,000 events across America. The goal of the week is to raise awareness about the various education options available to families, empower parents to find the learning environment that best suits their child's needs, and help them feel confident in navigating those choices.

For more information, visit hawaiikidscan.org/hawaii-k-12-parent-and-school-expo/

The National School Choice Awareness Foundation (NSCAF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We show parents how K–12 school choice can change their children's lives, and then guide them through the process of finding schools that best meet their children's needs. Our three charitable programs––National School Choice Week, Navigate School Choice, and Conoce tus Opciones Escolares––raise equal awareness of the public, charter, magnet, private, online, home, and nontraditional education options available for families. We are nonpolitical and do not advocate for or against legislation at any level of government.